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Zen and the Art of Making a Living

Laurence G. Boldt ISBN 9780140195996

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This book by Laurence G. Boldt came up once on Diary of a CEO in the episodes we index. That mention was a genuine on-air recommendation, not just a passing reference. The people who brought it up: Jimmy Carr. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.

What it is

Completely revised and updated--the most innovative, unconventional, and profoundly practical career guide since What Color Is Your Parachute?First published in 1991, Zen and the Art of Making a Living is the life-changing book that helped revolutionize the career planning field by offering a new vision of work. This new edition has been updated throughout with up-to-the-minute contact information and hundreds of new biographical resources.

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RecommendedDiary of a CEO

Jimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier Life | E106

“I would recommend to people”
“there's two books. Um Zen and the Art of Making a Living I would recommend to people. It's still available”— Jimmy Carr

The guest here is Jimmy Carr: British comedian, TV host, and author known for rapid-fire one-liners; a Cambridge graduate who writes about happiness and purpose in his book. Comedian Jimmy Carr shares his philosophy on finding purpose, happiness, hard work, and surviving cancellation, depression, and his tax scandal.

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