First, you can think of your Ikigai as being comprised of four parts: Passion Vocation Mission Profession It’s best to ponder these four attributes in the form of four questions. Each time you encounter a new career opportunity, ask yourself: Could this be my Passion? How much do I love this skill? Could this be my Vocation? How good am I (or could be) at this skill? Could this be my Mission? How much will this skill benefit the world? Could this be my Profession? How likely am I to get paid well for this skill?

