Table of Contents

Prologue: the art of life's work: the Tao of work; or, creative self expression; zen at work; or, poetry in motion; myth at work; or, crafting the story of your life; the world calls for the post-modern (blissful) hero. Part 1 The quest for life's work: the quest for your best - vision questing, clarifying values, pointing to purpose, targeting talents, marking mission objectives, what if you still don't know?. Part 2 The game of life's work: playing the game - winners, losers, and choosers - your new career - getting a picture, reality testing, evaluation - no or go?. Part 3 The battle for life's work: winning in the marketplace - taking it to the street - choosing your marketing strategy, sailing the entrepreneurship, wielding the free-lance, crafting the nonprofit foundation, landing the right job, street smarts. Part 4 The school of life's work: learning to change - the old boy and the student-sage - getting there - transition strategies, training thrills - knowledge and skills, creating the self-image you need to succeed, help! - enlisting support, loving what you do ('til you are doing what you love). Appendix A: Economics - scar-city or mutual support system?. Appendix B: volunteering. Appendix C: long-term planning for zealots, fanatics, and eager beavers.