Books by Chris Guillebeau
These books will help you rethink time, build something on your own terms, see the world, and earn extra money. Order from your favorite retailer.
What others are saying
“Chris Guillebeau is a rare combination of sage and adventurer. The passion Chris chronicles is infectious.”
— Susan Cain, author of Quiet
BOOKS
Time Anxiety
Our relationship with time is one of the most important—and most vexing—aspects of our lives. Time Anxiety provides fresh insight into the uneasiness so many of us feel, as well as concrete steps to deal with time guilt, deadline dread, and chronic rushing.
Through practical advice and simple practices, learn how to overcome the fear of running out of time, conquer the chronic indecisiveness of how to spend it, and look to the future with hopefulness instead of trepidation.
The $100 Startup
Here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who’ve learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. It’s all about finding the intersection between your “expertise”—even if you don’t consider it such—and what other people will pay for.
You don’t need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.
The Happiness of Pursuit
“The Happiness of Pursuit is smart, honest, and dangerous. Why dangerous? Because it is as practical as it is inspiring. You won’t just be daydreaming about your quest—you’ll be packing for it!”—Brené Brown
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Side Hustle
A side hustle is more than just another stream of income, it’s also the new job security. When you receive paychecks from different sources, it allows you to take more chances in your “regular” career.
More income means more options. More options equals freedom. Anyone can make more money, pursue a passion, and enjoy greater security – without quitting their day job.
The Art of Non-Conformity
If you’ve ever thought, “There must be more to life than this,” The Art of Non-Conformity is for you.
You’ll discover how to live on your own terms by exploring creative self-employment, radical goal-setting, contrarian travel, and embracing life as a constant adventure.
Gonzo Capitalism
A fascinating tour of this brave new world where novelty and creativity are currency, and the creators are in control. From the community of gamers getting paid to play, to the armchair pundits beating the bookies in online prediction markets, to TikTok “Sleepfluencers,” AI artists, and the band of renegade investors upending the rules of finance, in the world of Gonzo Capitalism, anything goes.
Learn how to capitalize on the new tools and platforms at our disposal to discover unconventional ways to turn our time, talents, and creativity into income—on our own terms.
Born for This
Finding the work you were “born to do” isn’t just about discovering your passion. Doing what brings you joy is great, but if you aren’t earning a living, it’s a hobby, not a career. And those who jump out of bed excited to go to work every morning don’t just have jobs that turn their passions into paychecks. They have jobs where they also can lose themselves for hours in the flow of meaningful work.
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100 Side Hustles
Distilled from the Side Hustle School podcast, these case studies feature teachers, artists, coders, and even entire families who’ve found ways to create new sources of income.
With insights, takeaways, and photography that reveals the human element behind the hustles, this playbook covers every important step of launching a side hustle, from identifying underserved markets to crafting unique products and service.
The Money Tree
Like financial classics The Latte Factor and The Richest Man in Babylon, The Money Tree uses a compelling story with captivating characters to share its core insight: you are never at the mercy of fortune as long as you have an appetite for hard work and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.
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