Laurence G. Boldt

If, as the I Ching says, thoughts are spirits, then this collection of highly distilled thoughts from history's greatest philosophers and religious figures will certainly put you in good spirits. Laurence Boldt has long made a practice of applying Zen principles to everyday life. Here he applies wisdom from all corners of the world to twenty-five aspects, or qualities, associated with the Zen tradition. The result is a soup of the most hearty and wholesome kind, well-seasoned with age, and show more filled with delicious surprises: show less

I read this book many times. It's "What Color is Your Parachute?" for those of us who see it as "life" instead of as a "career". I have given away five copies. Includes many exercises to encourage new ways to think about jobs, making money, and what to do in general.

In this timely, accessible book, Laurence G. Boldt applies ancient wisdom to modern life, presenting eight guiding principles from Taoist philosophy geared to help you make the practical life changes that will enable you to enjoy new levels of abundance in all areas of your life. With exercies designed to help you find a balance between societal demands and your own deepest desires, this helpful, inspiring book gives you the tools you need to chart your own path to total abundance.

It's not a bad manual on how to determine what your personal likes and dislikes are.
As far as an aide to FINDING and landing that job that will make you happy...
these people really need to learn it is no longer 1950, it is no longer a buyer's market but a sellers and has been for a VERY LONG time. With no end in sight.