Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau is a modern-day explorer and the best-selling author of books that provoke thought and inspire others to find their purpose and live a meaningful life. His popular books include The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and The Art of Non-Conformity. Through his writing, public speaking, and other work, he has helped people around the world to move beyond “conventional” lives and create their own.

The title of Chris Guillebeau’s first book, The $100 Startup, reveals his practical approach to helping others become entrepreneurs. He encourages readers to think creatively about how to start a business on a small budget. He showcases real-world examples of others who have done this successfully, and provides advice about finding the perfect niche and building a customer base. In the book he stresses the importance of cultivating relationships and providing excellent customer service.

Chris’s second book, The Happiness of Pursuit, dives deeper into the topic of building a meaningful life. He argues that we find true satisfaction when we focus on challenging and purposeful goals, even if they take considerable time and effort to attain. In the book, Chris explores the lives of some extraordinary people who pursued their dreams and encourages readers to construct their own ‘quest’ and write their own personal manifesto.

The Art of Non-Conformity is a manifesto of sorts in which Chris outlines his own personal philosophy. The idea is not just to buck convention, but to become a ‘world changer’ who works to make a real and lasting difference in the world. He challenges readers to actively define and follow their own ‘code of living’ and to defy norms by listening to their inner guidance rather than to external pressures or norms.

Chris Guillebeau’s books are refreshingly practical and inspiring. He shows readers how to start their own businesses on a shoestring budget, to find and pursue meaningful goals, and to live a purposeful and fulfilling life. Through his books, talks and events, Chris has been able to touch a great many lives and inspire them to live more unconventional lives.