Or DO - Doctor of Osteopathy. That's not the only field with its own name for the doctorate degree. Law school gives a JD, vet school gives a DVM, dental school gives a DDS, and more. PhD is generally just for academic fields focused on research. You don't need a PhD to become a medical doctor.
`Ikigai (çãç²æ, pronounced [ikiÉ¡ai]) is a Japanese concept meaning a reason for being. Everyone, according to the Japanese, has an ikigai. Finding it requires a deep and often lengthy search of self. Such a search is regarded as being very important, since it is believed that discovery of one's ikigai brings satisfaction and meaning to life. In the culture of Okinawa, ikigai is thought of as a reason to get up in the morning; that is, a reason to enjoy life.
The previous answers have very well defined the translation behind Ikigai; to be oneâs purpose in life or reason to live, but Iâd like to explain the concept a bit further. To understand your own Ikigai, you should assess your life and find where the following four things merge: What is it that you love to do? What does the world need (that you can offer)? What are you good at? And finally, what can you get paid for doing? When you find your Ikigai, you have a much greater chance to live a meaningful life. Mine is to âunlock human potential, as a global entrepreneurâ. If youâd like to find out more about the Ikigai subject check out our blog post on the subject.