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This Japanese Concept Outlines 4 Questions for Finding Life and Career Fulfillment

Ikigai means having a sense of purpose in life as well as being motivated

Illustration of a person walking away from a large crowd. — There are four elements to finding your ikigai: what you love, what you're good at, what you can be paid for and what the world needs.Malte Mueller/Getty Images

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I know I’m not alone when I say this has been a tough year. Personally, these past 11 months have tested me like no other.

In November of 2021, I left my CMO job. Soon after, on November 30, my niece was shot during the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan. Thankfully, Kylie is still with us. She is a true survivor, and her recovery has been an inspiration for me, my family and the Oxford Community.