Book · 1993 · Zen Buddhism
Zen and the Art of Making a Living
Why people recommend it
Zen and the Art of Making a Living by Laurence G. Boldt is a career-guidance and self-discovery workbook designed to help readers align their professional pursuits with their inner values and personal passions. The book was enthusiastically recommended by comedian Jimmy Carr on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett. Carr described the title as a valuable resource that he personally worked through, noting that it remains accessible to anyone seeking guidance. He recommended it alongside classic vocational literature like What Color Is Your Parachute?, characterizing both works as structured, corporate-adjacent guides that help individuals navigate career choices and personal identity. Carr emphasized the practical utility of these workbooks for listeners trying to figure out their lives, professional directions, and paths to greater fulfillment. Through this recommendation, the book was framed as an enduring tool for professional introspection and vocational reinvention.
Who recommended it
- Jimmy Carr Recommended
Jimmy Carr — 2 mentions
“I literally went through uh it's two books um Zen and the Art of Making a Living I would recommend to people. It's still available. And there's a book called um What Color Is Your Parachute? They're quite corporate both of them.”
“I literally went through uh it's two books um Zen and the Art of Making a Living I would recommend to people. It's still available. And there's a book called um What Color Is Your Parachute? They're quite corporate both of them.”