Exactly, what I'm trying to say is that everyone, in the context of culture and family and overall concepts how we view the world, everyone sees success differently.
The way I interpreted Ikigai was that it expresses this idea, that you should seek success as a being, not something the culture or society around you seeks or deems as "success".
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Exactly, what I'm trying to say is that everyone, in the context of culture and family and overall concepts how we view the world, everyone sees success differently.
The way I interpreted Ikigai was that it expresses this idea, that you should seek success as a being, not something the culture or society around you seeks or deems as "success".
Yep, I think we are both right. You can and shouuld take inspiration from the ikigai in your own life.
At the same time it's also almost the standard definition of "success" if you happen to be japanese.
My synthesis being that if you can understand 2-3 different visions, you are more likely to find the one right for you.