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Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau is an American author and entrepreneur known for books on unconventional work, entrepreneurship, and personal development, including the New York Times bestsellers The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit. He achieved global distinction by visiting every country before age 35 and founded the World Domination Summit, gathering thousands of creative professionals.

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Chris Guillebeau is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker known for championing unconventional paths to personal and professional fulfillment. Born in the United States, Guillebeau’s early years were marked by curiosity and a resistance to traditional expectations. He did not complete high school in the conventional sense but went on to earn degrees from the University of Washington and Athens State University, demonstrating that formal education, while valuable, is not the only route to achievement. A formative experience came during his early twenties, when he spent four years volunteering with Mercy Ships in West Africa. This period not only exposed him to global diversity but also crystallized his belief in the importance of service and self-directed living.

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名言

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You don’t have to live your life the way other people expect you to
-A Brief Guide to World Domination
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Unreasonable, unrealistic, and impractical are all words used to marginalize a person or idea that fails to conform with conventionally expected standards
-The Art of Non-Conformity
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Never despise small beginnings, and don't belittle your own accomplishments. Remember them and use them as inspiration as you go on to the next thing
-The Art of Non-Conformity
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A good plan allows for plenty of spontaneity and room for change - but without a plan at all, it's difficult to work toward something significant over time
-The Happiness of Pursuit
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It’s better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of one you don’t
-The Happiness of Pursuit
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Everyone dies but not everyone truly lives
-The Happiness of Pursuit
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Always revisit your decisions in the light of new knowledge and information. Don't be afraid to change
-The Happiness of Pursuit
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Say yes to everything you’re excited about or afraid of
-Born for This
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Ideas are cheap, fleeting things; by itself an idea is worth less than a half-eaten sandwich. At least you can eat the sandwich
-The Art of Non-Conformity
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If you want to make every day an adventure, all you have to do is prioritize adventure. It has to become more important than routine
-The Happiness of Pursuit

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"Chris Guillebeau is an American author, entrepreneur, blogger, and speaker known for his books on unconventional living and entrepreneurship"

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"Chris Guillebeau organized the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon from 2011 to 2022"

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"Chris Guillebeau’s book The $100 Startup reached number 6 in its respective category on The New York Times Best Seller list"

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"Chris Guillebeau is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit"

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"Chris Guillebeau's Side Hustle School podcast features stories of people who complement traditional jobs with extra income sources"

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"As of 2025, Chris Guillebeau has released nine books covering topics from entrepreneurial advice to non-conformity and purposeful living"

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"Chris Guillebeau initially received attention for his entrepreneurship and travel blog, The Art of Non-Conformity"

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"Chris Guillebeau speaks at dozens of events, companies, and universities, including Google, Facebook, and SXSW"

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"Chris Guillebeau's books help readers think for themselves, see the world, and earn extra money"

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