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The Ikigai Way

A Simple Path for Living a Life of Purpose

Marlow, David E.

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1. Edition March 2025
256 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-28652-2
John Wiley & Sons

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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.

* Learn to identify and harness your unique strengths and passions to thrive in every area of your life

* Gain practical strategies to apply Ikigai principles in everyday scenarios, from work and leadership to personal relationships

* Discover how to achieve a fulfilling life by expressing your essence and purpose in harmony with whatever you do

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
DAVID E. MARLOW has over 30 years' experience as a senior leader and executive in Fortune 500 companies. He is the Founder of VLURU, helping organizations and individuals achieve transformative change. His pioneering work bridges Ikigai's ancient wisdom with modern business practice, creating powerful frameworks for both personal and professional transformation.