A space where the story becomes a personal practice.
This additional section is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai — the search for what gives a person meaning, joy and a sense of their own path. Through questions and writing practices it helps them see their strengths, understand what truly matters, and put into words the direction they want to move in next.
The book is about the person. Ikigai is for the person.
First they read how the people close to them see them. Then they receive questions they answer themselves. It is an important shift: from the outside view — to the inside one, from memory — to choice, from the story — to a direction.
The book stops being just something to read — it becomes a personal act.
Interactive pages — in the style of the whole book.
The full module stays personal — here is only what its questions and practices work with:
It is a calm writing practice: a place to think about yourself — at your own pace, with no grades and no right answers.
Who it suits — and who it doesn't.
When Ikigai strengthens the gift
When it's better to go without
Ikigai helps you see the direction. The Journal gives you room to continue.
In the Signature Edition the two are already together: the Ikigai module inside the book and the handcrafted journal for the chapters ahead.
+200 MDL with any book.
It is separate editorial work: additional pages, an interactive structure and a layout in the style of the book. In the Signature Edition the module is already included.
One step in the builder.
In the book builder, choose “The Ikigai module” in the “Make the book deeper” block — it can be added to any format: A5 Standard, Premium Square or Digital.