In celebration of Children’s Day this May, this special episode of The Samurai Way invites us to return to something we often leave behind as adults… the power of play. Lori Tsugawa welcomes David Ko, an Ikigai Play Coach from Singapore and the creator of KoPlay, who combines Ikigai and LEGO Serious Play to help people rediscover clarity, purpose, and meaning in their lives. What if finding your purpose did not begin with pressure… but with curiosity? Through this heartfelt and insightful conversation, David shares how play becomes a powerful, non-threatening way to explore who we are. Instead of overthinking life’s biggest questions, we learn to reconnect with meaning through action, reflection, and creativity. Just like children do.This episode explores: Why play helps people move from feeling stuck to discovering purpose How Ikigai is not a fixed answer, but a flowing experience The role of curiosity, identity, and self-awareness in shaping a meaningful life Why staying childlike, not childish, may be the key to living fully Inspired by the spirit of Children’s Day in Japan, this conversation reminds us that some of life’s most important lessons are learned not through pressure, but through play, connection, and openness. Because sometimes, the path to your purpose… begins by simply allowing yourself to play again. Connect with David Ko: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkoweixiong/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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