3 Things I Learned Last Week #74 – Finding Purpose with Ikigai and Dragons

Welcome to the 74th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🎉

Buckle up, knowledge seekers! It’s time for another wild ride through the jungle of my brain. Each week, I venture into the deepest, darkest corners of the internet (and sometimes even books!) to bring you the juiciest morsels of wisdom. So grab your Indiana Jones hat and let’s explore!

Here’s what I’ve excavated for you this week:

1. Ikigai: Your Life’s Golden Ticket
2. Fabric Patterns: The Rosetta Stone for AI
3. LiFE RPG: Because Real Life Needs More Dragons

Let’s dive in like it’s a pool full of ice cream!

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✨ Ikigai: Your Life’s Golden Ticket

Ever feel like you’re wandering through life like a lost puppy in a dog park full of Great Danes? Well, put down that chew toy and listen up!

The Japanese concept of “Ikigai” is like a treasure map for your soul. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where your passions, talents, and the world’s needs collide in a beautiful explosion of purpose. (No actual explosions involved, safety first!)

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Ikigai is where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what pays the bills have a group hug.
• It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being perfectly content. (Take that, Instagram influencers!)
• Embracing your quirks and flaws is part of the journey. (Finally, a reason to celebrate that weird thing your elbow does!)

🎥 Watch the Ikigai gurus spill the beans here.

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🤖 Fabric Patterns: The Rosetta Stone for AI

Tired of talking to AI like you’re trying to order coffee in a foreign language? Say hello to Fabric, the universal translator for human-AI communication!

Fabric is like a cheat sheet for your AI conversations, offering pre-designed prompt patterns that’ll have you chatting with robots like you’re old pals. It’s time to stop fumbling and start finessing!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Fabric gives you a foolproof recipe for AI small talk. No more awkward silences!
• It’s like having a wingman for your AI interactions. Smooth operator, engage!
• It’s open-source, which means it’s free. (Your wallet just breathed a sigh of relief.)

🎥 Watch Fabric work its magic here.

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🕹️ LiFE RPG: Because Real Life Needs More Dragons

Ever wish your to-do list came with experience points and cool armor? Well, strap on your imaginary sword and shield, because “LiFE RPG” is here to turn your Notion workspace into a quest-filled adventure!

This isn’t your grandma’s planner (unless your grandma is secretly a dungeon master). LiFE RPG gamifies your personal growth, making adulting feel less like a chore and more like a choose-your-own-adventure book.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Based on the Octalysis Framework, it’s got more game mechanics than a Vegas casino.
• Create your own vision board and skill tree. It’s like Pinterest met World of Warcraft and had a beautiful baby.
• Includes multiplayer mode! Because nothing says “I’m adulting” like forming a guild to tackle life’s challenges.

🎥 Learn how to level up your life here.

And that’s a wrap on this week’s knowledge nuggets! Hope these insights make your brain tingle in all the right places.

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May your week be filled with more “Aha!” moments than a detective solving a case!

Until next time, keep your curiosity on high and your BS detector higher!

~ Nathan “The Knowledge Ninja” Onn