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title: Ikagai and Optimism: Raiyaan Tabassum Imita
description: Raiyaan Tabassum Imita draws lessons from ikigai and asks us to be optimistic. Know yourself better. Smile more to show your friendliness.
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# [Ikagai and Optimism: Raiyaan Tabassum Imita](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/we-should-be-grateful-for-our-lives-and-approach-them-with-optimism)

 Written by [Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) | Feb 8, 2023 7:33:44 PM

"we should be **grateful** for our lives and approach them and the advantages we already enjoy with **optimism**."

An interesting column by [Raiyaan Tabassum Imita](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#) entitled "[The Japanese idea of 'ikigai' shows you how to find meaning in your own life](https://bdnews24.com/lifestyle/f42dnxuf58)"

**"BE OPTIMISTIC:** Know yourself better. Be confident about your strong points and embrace your weaknesses. **Smile** more to show your friendliness. Whatever may happen in life, accept it enthusiastically. This kind of optimism helps our persona flourish tremendously."

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