The Ikigai Way (eBook)

A Simple Path for Living a Life of Purpose

David E. Marlow (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
302 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-394-28916-5 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

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.

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Praise for The Ikigai Way

Do you find yourself wondering “is that all there is” after hitting your big life goals? Are happiness and purpose still eluding you? Or, are you stuck in the grind of the “shoulds” on your list wondering if you'll ever get to live life instead of life living you? David Marlow's The Ikigai Way is what you've been looking for: a step-by-step guide to the life you've always wanted answering the questions you never quite knew how to ask.

—April Shprintz
Business Accelerator, Creator of The Generosity Culture® and Award-Winning Author of Magic Blue Rocks: The Secret to Doing Anything https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshprintz

For a couple of years now, David's personal, poignant musings on Ikigai have graced my weekly reading and given me a touchstone for professional reflection.

At a time when, as committed professionals, our personal and professional lives are inextricably interwoven … a battle, really, for the self … David's musings have been an inspiration to developing a centered, focused mindset, to align common priorities, and to craft a unified way forward as a whole person. I'm deeply grateful for his own deeply personal insights.

Now … a book! Nothing short of a roadmap … complete and orchestrated … to help guide us toward full potential for a balanced life. This book, like his weekly musings, will certainly become a touchstone for balance.

—Gordon RAY
Lecturer in Management, Technology, and Strategy, Grenoble Ecole de Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-ray

At last: The Ikigai Guy between two covers! For those people, like myself, who've been part of David Marlow's LinkedIn community these past few years, this publication is a welcome evolution. In these pages, you'll find generous helpings of Marlovian material: Etymologies galore! War stories from corporate life! Cute anecdotes about single-letter grandkids! A plethora of life lessons from running and the Marines! And then some! You ought to look into this *Way of Ikigai* thing.

—Ken Gordon
Chief Communications Specialist, EPAM Continuum https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonken

David Marlow is a gifted writer, highly accomplished leader, and a master of Ikigai who expertly guides people to connect with and joyfully live in alignment with their unique purpose. I find David's insights and sage storytelling to be immensely thought provoking and inspiring. I'm excited to delve deeper into the ideas he shares in his new book!

—Andrea Choate
Founder, Soul Mechanics Healing https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreachoate

I've been a fan of David Marlow, as a person, social media influencer, and ardent follower of his work for nearly eight years. It's no exaggeration to say that he's one of the foremost authorities on the Japanese concept of IKIGAI.

Beyond his ability to personally connect with his audience, his writing is a masterful blend of precision and wit, never wasting a word yet always leaving you with a smile. I'm excited about reading his new book because I'm guaranteed that it will be another brilliant example of how he can capture my imagination while delivering profound insights.

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy, and you shouldn't hesitate to buy one either. Marlow's stuff is “must-read” for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of purpose and fulfillment.

—Monte Pedersen
Principal/Owner, The CDA Group LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-pedersen-9554a1126

Dave entertains, instigates, educates and inspires. Sometimes he magically manages to do all of those things in a single paragraph or story. I'm thankful for his thoughtful, accessible approach to helping me uncover my purpose and embrace my Ikigai.

—Mark Cumicek
“The Dream Dude” https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcumicek

In a world where we feel overrun and overwhelmed by options, or conflicted between aspirations and obstacles, comes the guidance of David Marlow and his Ikigai quest. From the moment you are able to grasp the concept as he lays it out, one feels that they have embarked on a trail where they can only see the rest of the path, and the next scene emerge around the corner, as we walk the first steps available to us. Uncovering one's reason for existence gradually impacts everything we do … on purpose.

—Scott Boddie
(Director of Organizational Development PATTERN4building) Nationally Recognized Mental Health Advocate LinkedIn Top Voice https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-boddie

Unlock the power of your Ikigai with David Marlow's insightful and action-oriented debut. This book offers a profound vision of living one's Ikigai, paired with practical, manageable steps to make it a daily reality. It's an empowering read, designed to support and inspire readers in a refreshingly informal and approachable way, boosted with maximum clarity and momentum-building ideas.

—Adam Hansen
(author of Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhansen

Working with David Marlow to craft my Ikiverse has given me a powerful, life-changing tool that helps me live my purpose each day. My Ikiverse is a reminder of why I'm here, what's important to me, and how I can best spend my time and energy. Having my Ikiverse makes it easy for me to communicate my purpose and values to others, and it also serves as a touchstone for helping make sure my decisions are aligned with my Ikigai.

When I'm feeling lost or not quite myself, a read through my Ikiverse always brings me back to myself. It's become one of my favorite tools for knowing and staying true to myself. I will always be grateful for the gentle and supportive way David has helped me craft and live by my Ikiverse, and I'm excited to see the impact his new book will have on the world.

—Amanda Stern
(founder Good Things Come to Those Who Journal) https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasternjournaling

David Marlow possesses a singular talent for simplifying complex ideas in the form of practical, inspirational wisdom. His insights and observations are penetrating, ceaselessly relevant, and guaranteed to set you on course for living a more successful and satisfying life. You can't help but come away from his work with feelings of gratitude and exhilaration.

—Rabbi Yonason Goldson
(author of Grappling With the Gray: An Ethical Handbook for Personal Success and Business Prosperity) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonason-goldson

I've been reading Dave's writing for the past three years. Now you may think you know what this book is about when you see Ikigai on the cover. But I guarantee you'll be surprised by the originality and depth of Dave's thinking. As a bonus, his work is informed by decades of lived experience and peppered with humor. Read this book!

—Kat (Katrijn) van Oudheusden
(author of Selfless Leadership: A Complete Guide to Awakening the Servant Leader Within) https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrijnvo

David is one of the most insightful, intuitive and brilliant thinkers I know in the area of purpose, Ikigai and strategy. He opened my eyes and gave me new perspectives around Ikigai that I hadn't considered. His writing, storytelling and teachings engage and inspire in a way that honors the learner and expands their thinking. You will want to keep this book with you as a resource and a guide throughout your life.

—Jean Marie DiGiovanna
(author of Stop Talking Start Asking: 27 Questions to Shift the Culture of Your Organization) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanmariedigiovanna

In his book, David guides us on a journey to uncover a deeper self-understanding. He helps us rise above the noise and programming, rediscovering our essential selves to live from a place of inner wisdom and vitality.

This journey isn't prescriptive; rather, it offers a map and compass to reflect on our past and envision the future we wish to explore. The book's ideas are clear, concise catalysts for self-reflection, prompting us to question and disrupt self-limiting beliefs and outdated mental models that hold us back from answering life's bigger questions.

—David McLean
(Executive Counselor McLean & Company) LinkedIn Top Voice 2022 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcleanatgetkeepgrow

Dave's insights have always inspired me to push deeper, both personally and professionally. His unique approach to Ikigai is powerful yet accessible, making complex ideas feel approachable and transformative. I'm excited to explore these concepts further in his new book.

—Rishita Jones MCIPD
(Featured contributor BIZCATLYST 360° and LinkedIn Top Voice)

Ever since David Marlow and I were high school friends during his radio DJ days, I have appreciated David's humor, perspective, and outlook on life. He is a lifelong learner with a love of improving things and helping people discover their identity, gifts, and purpose. He is a great communicator with a knack for saying things in new ways that make sense. I know you'll appreciate this book!

—Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden
Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.3.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management
• Schlagworte: achieving work-life balance • Burnout • fighting burnout • how can I achieve work-life balance • ikigai book • ikigai guy • Ikigai philosophy • ikigai principles • Japanese lifestyle • life purpose • work burnout • work-life balance • Work-Life Balance Tips • workplace burnout
• ISBN-10: 1-394-28916-2 / 1394289162
• ISBN-13: 978-1-394-28916-5 / 9781394289165