No matter how productive you are, there are times when obstacles will disrupt your progress. Jim Kwik introduces 3 Japanese techniques to transform your approach to productivity.

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Each technique carries with it a unique philosophy a cultural wisdom that has stood the test of time first up is the concept of Kaizen which stands for small improvements and how they have a big impact remember little by little a little becomes a whole lot. Imagine a life where progress isn't measured in Leaps and Bounds, but in tiny consistent steps Kaizen at its core encourages us to focus on small improvements every day. It's becoming 1% just 1% better each day rather than aiming for Perfection right from the start. Remember 1% compounded over the course of a year 1.01 * 1.01 / 365 * equals 37 Multiple for 37 times better just improving 1% at anything over the course of one year by setting small achievable goals and embracing small games and celebrating those we pave the way for lasting success and we train ourselves and becoming more productive number to the next technique is something we have already discussed before on our podcast. It's called shinrin-yoku shinrin-yoku. Otherwise known as Nature's Healing Touch doesn't sound really great. The Japanese words Shenron means Forest youku means bath and they come together to create an experience where we spend time Outdoors surrounded by the healing Embrace of nature. It's not just a walk in the woods. It's a profound connection with the Fireman that can rejuvenate the mind body and spirit by reducing our Stress and Anxiety levels and who doesn't want more of that number 3 moving forward. We will explore the familiar term if he guy also known as the Japanese way of discovering your reason for being and I thought was pretty profound but this concept holds the key to our reason for being e-team meaning life and Guy describing our value or our worst. Ikigai is the driving force that gets his out of bed each morning the four rules of ikigai provide a roadmap do what you love do what you're good at do what the world needs can do what you could be paid for passion is the intersection of what you love and what you are good. Mission is the intersection of what you love and what the world needs profession is the intersection of what you are good at and what you can be paid for vacation is the intersection of what you could be paid for and what the world needs bring. These four points together will help you discover. You're a guy and set you on your personal growth and Discovery Journey.

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