Ganbatte!, Albert Liebermann
Ganbatte!, Albert Liebermann
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Ganbatte!
The Japanese Art of Always Moving Forward

Author: Albert Liebermann, Hector Garcia

Narrator: Brent Hirose

Unabridged: 2 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2022


Synopsis

Ganbatte (gan-ba-tay) is a Japanese philosophy focused on doing the best you can with what you have. Though there is no direct translation, ""keep going,"" and ""give it your all,"" embody the sentiments behind the word. Just as wabi sabi shows the beauty of imperfection in life, ganbatte teaches you how to get past obstacles and be motivated to keep moving forward.

In Ganbatte! author Albert Liebermann provides an inspirational, yet practical guide to becoming more resilient the Japanese way. In 50 short chapters, some deeper and some more playful, Liebermann guides you through ways you can adopt the ganbatte approach to achieve a happier, more fulfilling life—and a happier, more fulfilled self.

These include:Separating ""difficult"" from ""impossible""Making use of failureCultivating patienceWorking mindfully with a sense of awareness Continually improvingPracticing meditationPushing through a crisisTaking the slow route
Sprinkled throughout the book are ""Ganbatte Rules""—short, actionable steps you can take to move forward in a part of your life where you may be stuck (whether it's fitness, love or starting a business). A foreword by Hector Garcia, author of the bestselling Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, introduces the concept of ganbatte and how he learned of its existence from one of Japan's centenarians.

While many aspects of life are beyond our control, how we deal with setbacks and difficulties is as much of a choice as how we approach everyday tasks. This book helps you tap into your own ability to persevere and encourages you to stay motivated and hopeful in difficult times. If you apply the tenacity and resilience of the Japanese in your daily life, difficult becomes easy, and impossible becomes possible.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Teneal on April 01, 2025

I purchased this book because the concept of 'Ganbatte' focuses on how the Japanese put care and effort into everything they do, no matter how small. The book was okay, some of the anecdotes were a bit of a stretch, and weren't even from the perspective of Japanese people. I feel like the book would......more

Goodreads review by Bob on December 02, 2024

Even though there were some pearls of wisdom in this book, it seemed to lack in depth. It felt like another book written by a westerner trying to capitalize on the Japanese spirit. I am on a journey of my own to find my own enlightenment. The last 10 years or so have been focused on doing the right t......more

Goodreads review by Brian on January 20, 2023

Albert Liebermann extends the Japanese concept/phrase of ganbatte into a lightweight and breezy book of 50 short essays highlighting examples of ganbatte throughout history, in Japanese culture, and elsewhere. Ganbatte is a Japanese phrase that essentially means "Keep going!" and/or "Do your best an......more