40 Curious Infographics That Teach Us Things We Didn’t Know We Needed to Know

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being,” referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose and meaning. The graph below breaks down the components of Ikigai. According to Ikigai, our purpose in life, or reason for being, comprises four aspects: what we love, what we are good at, what we can get paid for, and what the world needs.

Those aspects are broken down into smaller components: what we love – passion; what we’re good at – profession; what we can get paid for – vocation; and what the world needs – mission. If you pursue your passion and life’s mission, you’re supposed to feel satisfied, complete, and comfortable.