TGM Classic | Sam Ushio | Using Ikigai, the Japanese Concept of Living a Life of Purpose, 7 Year Cycles of Life, and Building a Business that Thrives with Engagement

In this episode, Darius and Sam talk about finding purpose, taking risks,  living a life with no regrets, building wealth through well-being, and a lot more.

In this episode, Sam and I talked about:

  • Sam explains the definition of the Japanese concept of “Ikigai”
  • Difference between shareholder and stakeholder
  • Living with regrets and how to deal with them
  • Sam looks back on becoming an entrepreneur
  • The 7-year cycles of life
  • Sam talks about Connect3x and what they do
  • Importance of employee engagement in business
  • And other topics…

Meet Sam:

Sam Ushio is a visionary entrepreneur and purpose-driven leader at the forefront of revolutionizing personal and organizational development. As the Founder & Principal of Ikigai Lab, he spearheads the creation of the ikigai ecosystem, driven by his great-grandmother’s inspiring journey of sacrifice, legacy, and triumph. With a mission to empower purpose-driven individuals and organizations worldwide, Sam’s Ikigai Lab serves as a beacon for those seeking fulfillment and meaning in their lives and work.

Meet Darius: 

Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to create 1,000,000 Core Value Driven Organization by 2030. He is calling this “The Core Value Revolution.” Darius is an alumni of the Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program at MIT and Stagen Integral Leadership Program. Darius’s accolades include being ranked #9 Top Rated CEO in America on Glassdoor, has won numerous Stevie Awards, and has founded and grown organizations that have been ranked #40 in the Inc. 500 and were ranked #3 Best Places to Work By the San Francisco Business Time. He is all about the P’s: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and, especially, Pink Unicorns. His book, The Core Value Equation, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is available at www.thecorevalueequation.com.

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