by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai
A word of caution. Although pursuing one’s ikigai—one’s purpose—can lead to a fulfilling life, it doesn’t necessarily lead to a happy one. For example, just take a look at any of the several tech billionaires so well known to all of us. They are...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai, Writing
For most of the things I purchase, I focus strictly on functionality and cost. But there are rare purchases that are important to me at the level of my ikigai—my purpose. And for these items, I always strive for quality. For me, these items include my Montblanc pens...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai, Twitter, Twitter Lists
I am part of two Twitter communities: the healthcare community and the writing community. In the past, my Twitter focus has been on the healthcare side. But now, being fully committed to my ikigai pivot from healthcare to writing, I have decided to shift my Twitter...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai
The Sirens bewitch everybody who approaches them. There is no homecoming for the man who draws near them unawares…For with their high clear song the Sirens bewitch him, as they sit there in a meadow piled high with the mouldering skeletons of men, whose withered skin...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Book Reviews, Ikigai
Some books are meant to be read hard and fast, in just one sitting. Here’s the book I am reading now: Cogwheels of the Mind—The Story of Venn Diagrams, written by the mathematician A.W.F. Edwards. It’s only 94 pages long, packed full of both lovely graphics and...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai
I’m an advocate for specifically writing down, saving, and consistently reviewing important goals and objectives. For example, I have what I believe to be my life’s purpose written down. I review it once a week, comparing it with my current projects list....
