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The Ikigai Way
A Simple Path for Living a Life of Purpose
David E. Marlow (Author)
9781394286522, Wiley
Hardback, published 17 March 2025
256 pages
22.9 x 16 x 3 cm, 0.431 kg
Discover the secret to living a life of purpose and fulfillment with The Ikigai Way In The Ikigai Way, David Marlow, a seasoned business leader and personal transformation expert, tackles the challenges of today's disrupted career landscapes. Utilizing the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai, Marlow offers a fresh perspective on finding harmony and fulfillment in both personal and professional life amidst the twin modern crises of burnout and career uncertainty. The book meticulously explores how to align your career with your true self by integrating Ikigai into your daily routines and strategic thinking. Marlow provides hands-on strategies and practical examples to help readers harness their passion and skills in ways that benefit not only their professional growth but also their personal satisfaction. Each chapter is dedicated to unraveling a facet of Ikigai, making its ancient wisdom accessible and actionable for modern-day professionals across all career stages. The Ikigai Way is a movement towards integrating deeper meaning into your work and creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling. Ideal for any stage of life, this book is your guide to rediscovering joy, enthusiasm, and balance. Don't wait to transform your professional life. Start your journey to fulfillment today.
Prologue: Begin, to Become 1 Chapter 1 What Is Ikigai? 3 Chapter 2 If You Were Done 15 Chapter 3 The Three Invitations 25 Part I The First Invitation: Getting the Noise Down 31 Chapter 4 The Seven Rituals of Calm 33 Chapter 5 From Chaos to Calm 51 Chapter 6 Glimpses of Ikigai 59 Chapter 7 Ikiverse 69 Part II the Second Invitation: Uncovering Your Purpose 91 Chapter 8 Uncovering Our Essence 93 Chapter 9 The Tennis Ball 101 Chapter 10 All Models Are Wrong 113 Chapter 11 The Path of Intention 121 Chapter 12 The Journey Begins. 131 Part III the Third Invitation: Living Out Your Ikigai 139 Chapter 13 Harmony 141 Chapter 14 Hara Hachi Bu 151 Chapter 15 Efficiency 157 Chapter 16 Better Next Year 169 Chapter 17 Playing Games 179 Chapter 18 The Urgency of Ikigai 195 Chapter 19 Living the Question 207 Notes 215 Acknowledgments 221 About the Author 223 Index 225
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
