Understanding Men’s Midlife Crisis and Desperation: A Research-Based Perspective

What Is a Midlife Crisis? A midlife crisis, as originally defined by Elliott Jaques in 1965, is a period of emotional and psychological turmoil often triggered by the realization of one’s mortality and a reevaluation of life’s accomplishments. This stage, commonly occurring between ages 40 and 60, varies significantly in intensity and impact among individuals.

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Why Self-Reflection is Critical in Finding Your Ikigai: A Year-End Guide for Midlife Men

As the year closes, it’s a natural time for reflection. For many midlife men, this period offers a unique chance to pause and ask important questions about careers, relationships, and life’s purpose. If you’ve been feeling uncertain, self- reflection can be the key to rediscovering your ikigai—your “reason for being.” What Is Ikigai? Ikigai, a

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Transitional Intelligence (TQ), Ikigai, and the Men’s Midlife Renaissance: Navigating Change with Purpose

The idea of a midlife crisis is slowly evolving into a more empowering concept: the midlife renaissance. Rather than viewing midlife as a period of decline, it’s embraced as a time for personal reinvention and growth. Two powerful tools that can guide men through this transition are Transitional Intelligence (TQ) and the Japanese philosophy of

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Men of R.E.E.A.L. Purpose: Finding Your Midlife Ikigai with Ken Mogi’s 5 Pillars

Midlife can often feel like a turning point for many men. As questions about purpose, fulfillment, and meaning arise, familiar paths that once seemed satisfying may no longer feel as fulfilling. Yet, this phase isn’t the end of your vitality and passion—it’s a unique opportunity to reset, reinvent, and rediscover your true purpose. By combining

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Finding R.E.E.A.L. Purpose in Midlife: A Journey to Reconnect, Expand, Explore, Adapt, and Lean into Your New Life

Explore, Adapt, and Lean into Your New Life Midlife is often a pivotal time for men. It’s a season where the questions of purpose, meaning, and direction can no longer be ignored. Many men face these challenges with a sense of uncertainty, wondering what their future holds and how they can rediscover passion, meaning, and

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The Importance of Ikigai for Men in Midlife: Finding Purpose and Fulfillment

“The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” – Robert Frost Midlife can be a challenging time for many men. Questions about career, purpose, and personal satisfaction often come to the forefront as life enters a new phase. It’s a time of introspection, where many men feel the weight of unfulfilled ambitions or the pressure

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The Japanese Concept Of Ikigai Vs The Western Interpretation of Ikigai

There is no direct translation of ikigai in English. It’s unique to Japanese culture. It can be roughly defined as “a sense of a life worth living,” “a reason for being,” or “a reason to wake up in the morning.”  Explaining the difference between the Japanese concept of ikigai and the Western interpretation requires understanding the

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