The article explores the importance of finding joy and meaning in one’s work, particularly within the UX design field. It questions whether tasks performed for compensation would still be pursued if unpaid, encouraging reflection on personal satisfaction versus obligation. The concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term for finding life’s purpose, is presented as a key to align skills with passion, suggesting that true happiness comes from working on endeavors that excite us and provide value, rather than mere competence.
Ikigai brings true satisfaction by aligning work with joy, skills, and purpose. It’s about finding meaning and waking up with enthusiasm for life.
Many fall into the trap of working solely for obligation, excelling at tasks that don't excite them, leading to a lack of genuine satisfaction.
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