Unusually good; outstanding and surpassing what is common or usual.
"The exceptional teacher's methods were adopted nationwide after students consistently showed remarkable improvement."
Exceptional results emerge when you invest your best efforts in work that genuinely matters to you.
How this connects to your life purpose:
This word represents the vocation aspect of Ikigai — what you are good at. Reflecting on this quality can help you understand what drives your sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Ikigai Reflection
“How can cultivating 'Exceptional' sharpen your unique abilities?”
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Take the Free Ikigai Test →Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something; capable.
Highly skilled or expert; having achieved great success in a particular area.
Able to adjust to new conditions; flexible and versatile.
Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and able to adapt rapidly.