Best 7 Rules of IKIGAI Which Change My Life 

The Ikigai Effect: 7 Powerful Ikigai Rules to Live By

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1. Stay Active: Don't Retire

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2. Reconnect with Nature

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3. Don't Fill Your Stomach

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4. Get in Shape for Your Next Birthday

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5. Enjoy This Moment

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7. Give Thanks

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