Ganbatte!

Ganbatte, which means "Give it your all" in Japanese, is like a high-five for doing your best with what you've got. Just like wabi sabi finds beauty in life's hiccups, ganbatte is all about powering through obstacles and staying hyped to keep moving forward.

In "Ganbatte!" by Albert Liebermann, you're in for a rad journey to boost your resilience, Japanese style. With 50 chill chapters, some deep and some playful, Liebermann hooks you up with ways to rock the ganbatte mindset for a happier, more awesome life—and an even happier, more awesome you.

These include:

• Separating "difficult" from "impossible"
• Making use of failure
• Cultivating patience
• Working mindfully with a sense of awareness
• Continually improving
• Practicing meditation
• Pushing through a crisis
• Taking the slow route

Check it: sprinkled through the book are "Ganbatte Rules"—quick, easy steps to help you bust through whatever's holding you back, whether it's crushing fitness goals, finding love, or starting that dream business. Plus, Hector Garcia, the dude behind "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life," drops some wisdom in the foreword, introducing you to the whole ganbatte vibe.

Life's full of twists and turns, but how you handle them? Totally up to you. Embrace the Japanese spirit of never giving up, and watch tough stuff turn easy and the impossible become totally possible. So, why wait? Let's ganbatte our way to awesomeness! 🌟

About the Author:
Albert Liebermann is a writer and philosopher. He studied art and literature in Europe before moving to Japan, where he decided to put his musings on creativity and personal development down on paper. He enjoys playing the piano, traveling the world and hanging out with his cat.

Foreword writer Hector Garcia was born in Spain and worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan, his home of more than 15 years. In Japan he developed voice recognition software and the technology for young Silicon Valley companies to enter the Japanese market. His popular blog led to his internationally successful book, A Geek In Japan.