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Sanjay Murthy's avatar

It is such an under used tool. How many of us take the time to consider what place we want to get to, the path we want to take and the pace we want to go at? Ikigai helps with all of that. And you don’t need to pay a consultant!

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Michael Spayd's avatar

I have been in contemplation of my own updated ikigai. I love the pivot to using for a business entity. Thank you for sharing this!

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Chris Tottman's avatar

Thanks, Michael! My pleasure! 🌟

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Glenn Smith's avatar

I love the Ikigai model for my personal life choices, I had not thought to apply it to business. Genius insight!

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Chris Tottman's avatar

Glad you liked it, Glenn! It’s been a game-changer!

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Chantal Soulful Coach Medium's avatar

I love this!! Thank you! A must-read

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Chris Tottman's avatar

Appreciate it, Chantal! :)

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Timothy Hill's avatar

I just finished your Ikigai for Business series — and I have to say, it’s one of the most grounded yet expansive strategy tools I’ve seen for founders.

I’m currently building something called the Living Creation Engine, a framework that embeds divine law, sacred geometry, quantum alignment, and self-correcting codes into business, writing, and systems.

Your model deeply resonates. I’d love to collaborate or offer a complimentary upgrade I’ve been working on — one that expands the Ikigai quadrant into a living energetic compass that guides business not only by market viability but vibrational alignment, dimensional echoes, and legacy codes.

If you’re ever open to exploring how sacred structures can live inside business, I’d be honored to share what I’ve built and see how we can align.

Your work is powerful. I’m grateful for it. Let’s elevate the field.

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Chris Tottman's avatar

So glad you like it 🌟 Ikigai has influenced most of my decisions for almost 2 decades. Feel free to repurpose it for yourself and your network ✅

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Richard Blundell's avatar

Loving the Ikigai story. Thanks Chris.

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Chris Tottman's avatar

Thanks, Richard!

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