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Zen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design (Arkana) (Paperback)

by Laurence G. Boldt (Author)

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Paperback: 704 pages
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); Rev Exp edition (1 May 1999)
ISBN-10: 0140195998
ASIN: B0012F49SQ
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 19.3 x 5.1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and challenging read, 26 Sep 2005

By	R. Rowett "Wodger" (Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zen and the Art of Making a Living in the Post-modern World: Career Guide for Dharma Bums, Social Activists and Reformed Yuppies (Paperback)

Like many people I have striven to find a meaningful way to earn a crust. I am just at the point of leaving a very well paid and secure job and reading this book has been one of the critical factors in my decision. I am actually reading it for the second time and again have found inspiration. It really focuses on what matters (in my view) and also provides quotes from key thinkers on every page. I would highly recommend it to people who are at that crossroads in life and want to carve out a more meaningful and creative way to make a living

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4.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual advice on finding a meaningful livelihood, 19 Mar 2007

By	Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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The scene is repeated at 7 a.m. every morning. Millions of people roll over and hit the buttons on their alarm clocks, dreading the fact that they will soon be heading off to jobs they consider drudgery, mere vehicles for paying their bills. The lucky ones will only dislike their jobs a little bit. If they're really fortunate, they'll find work tolerable, even though it falls short of satisfying their yearnings. A handful of blessed individuals will actually feel happy as they walk into their jobs, knowing they're heading for work that brings them fulfillment. But once you've committed 40 hours a week to something, shouldn't it give you joy? In this comprehensive, revealing - though excessively long - tome, Laurence G. Boldt proposes that everyone has the power to choose a satisfying career. By taking a spiritual approach (that's the Zen message) and embarking upon real self-examination, you can discover your true interests and free yourself to pursue your passion. Boldt offers concrete suggestions for success, such as how to write a convincing resume, weigh the pros and cons of entrepreneurship, and conduct a successful interview. He provides pages of exercises, resources and questionnaires. Plenty of books provide such tips, but this may be the only one that dishes them up along with ancient Chinese proverbs and Japanese calligraphy. So we suggest that if you're just starting out or stuck in an unsatisfying job, find a comfortable chair, light a stick of incense and take a journey within yourself. You may be surprised at what you find - your life's work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, 20 Jul 2009

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A wonderful fusion of spiritual and practical aspects of making a living. I found this book by chance in my local library and kept on borrowing and reborrowing (there was another library member who was doing the same, it was quite competitive) for a year. Finally I bought it. It's something I should have read 20 years ago, but it has a lot to offer people at the end of their working lives too. Even if you're perfectly happy with your chosen living, this book is food for thought.
It 's not just a book but a voyage of discovery and, as such,it'll take you a long time to get through it. And then you'll want to start all over again...

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