How to Survive the 9-to-5 by Finding What You Truly Care About

Have you ever had that moment at work – where you’re doing everything ‘right’, hitting targets, being praised, maybe even earning well – and yet, something inside still feels off?

You might have a good job, a decent salary, maybe even some recognition. But deep down, something still feels… off. It’s like you’re running a race you didn’t sign up for and you’re not sure where the finish line is – or why you're even running.

This isn’t just another career guide. And it’s not another book chasing the ‘purpose’ hype. That word’s been unfortunately drained of meaning. It’s not about climbing the ladder faster.

This book is about something quieter – and stronger. It’s about stepping back and asking a deeper question: what kind of work actually feels worth doing?

The Japanese have a word for this: Yarigai. It means ‘engaging in something worth doing’. It’s more than job satisfaction or career success. It’s about waking up in the morning and feeling excited – not just because you have a job to do, but because that job means something to you.

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About the Author

Patrick Ubezio has spent his career inside the engine rooms of complex organisations – leading change, guiding strategy, and helping people find their footing when the path ahead is uncertain. From global pharma launches to executive coaching, he’s operated at the intersection of business pressure and human truth. But through it all, one question kept pulling at him: ‘What makes work actually worth doing?’

This book is his answer. Drawing on a career that blends science, marketing, and leadership, Patrick brings rare clarity to a noisy world. He’s not here to sell you inspiration. He’s here to offer insight – practical, honest, and deeply human. If you’re tired of surface-level advice and looking for something real, My Yarigai is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

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