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The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World [Paperback]

Chris Guillebeau
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Sep 7 2010

If you've ever thought, "There must be more to life than this," The Art of Non-Conformity is for you.

Based on Chris Guillebeau's popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," The Art of Non-Conformity defies common assumptions about life and work while arming you with the tools to live differently. 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.

Inspired and guided by Chris's own story and those of others who have pursued unconventional lives, you can devise your own plan for world domination-and make the world a better place at the same time.


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"This is a direct, honest and truly scary book. I hope you have the guts to listen to what Chris has to say, and not become one of the monkeys he warns you about."
-Seth Godin, author of Linchpin

"Chris Guillebeau is the Indiana Jones of career experts."
-Gretchen Rubin author of The Happiness Project

"The Art of Non-Conformity is like a lightning bolt to the head. Read it and your brain will spark and sizzle."
- Neil Pasricha, author of The Book of Awesome

"The conventional world order has blown up, much to the relief of students, cubicle dwellers, artists and activists who knew there was a better way. This brilliant book will wake you up and inspire you as it guides you to create a new life on your own terms, earn a great living and positively impact your corner of the world."
-Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation

"Some people are content to report on others' success. Not Chris. He lives and breathes what others dare to dream, pushes the envelope of possibility, then shares his experiences, lessons, tools, ideas and strategies in a way that makes it all seem not just doable...but imperative. Go! Read this book now!"
- Jonathan Fields, author of Career Renegade

"Chris Guillebeau's delightfully rebellious book, The Art of Non- Conformity, teaches us how to live with gusto, on our own terms, and bring excitement into our lives. His encouraging and witty tone will inspire even the least courageous person to make bold steps. I love this book!"
-Barbara Sher, author of I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was

"Here's the way to find your own path, set your own rules and find your own purpose-and all with courage and grace, resilience and style."
-Michael Bungay Stanier, author of Do More Great Work

"Chris Guillebeau is an inspiration. Many people talk about living their dreams, and here's a young person who has actually done it- traveling around the world, giving back to the community, and getting paid to work on his own terms. The Art of Non-Conformity tackles the toughest problems associated with following your passion, and Chris supports the provided viewpoints with eye-opening statistics and anecdotes. He derives valuable life lessons from all of his experiences, and we have been privileged to go along for the ride."
-Alexandra Levit, author of New Job, New You

"Do not be surprised if you start noticing the guy next to you in the coffee shop or the woman seated across the aisle on your plane intently reading a battered copy of The Art of Non-Conformity. It's not just a book, after all, it's a beloved companion for those who know that life is an adventure worth exploring."
-Barbara J. Winter, author of Making a Living Without a Job

About the Author

Chris Guillebeau is a writer, world traveler, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. Self-employed for his entire adult life, his entrepreneurial history has ranged from importing coffee from Jamaica, search engine optimization in its early days, Google Adwords and Adsense arbitrage, and building a small publishing company while volunteering in Africa. Chris currently writes for an army of remarkable people at ChrisGuillebeau.com. He is also a regular contributor to CNN.com, Bloomberg Businessweek, the Huffington Post, and other outlets. He lives with his wife, Jolie, in Portland, Oregon. Dan John Miller is an American actor and musician. In the Oscar-winning Walk the Line, he starred as Johnny Cash's guitarist and best friend, Luther Perkins, and has also appeared in George Clooney's Leatherheads and My One and Only, with Renee Zellweger. An award-winning audiobook narrator, Dan has garnered multiple Audie Award nominations, has been twice named a Best Voice by AudioFile magazine, and has received several AudioFile Golden Earphones Awards and a Listen-Up Award from Publishers Weekly. He has narrated books by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth as well as by Pat Conroy, Andre Dubus III, John Green, Nora Roberts, and Dean Koontz. Dan lives in the Detroit, Michigan, area with his wife, Tracee Mae, and their daughter, Frances Rose.
--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh, not what I was expecting Oct 26 2010
By JEA
Format:Paperback
Bought this as a last minute impulse, wasn't too sure what it was about but maybe I was unfortunately pulled in by the front cover (which I hear you should never judge a book by). The start was interesting talking about how everyone does the same and you don't have to, but then it turns into a story of a guy that hated working for others and stopped doing it as soon as possible and followed personal goals like travelling to every country in the world. Now it is not in the normal sense where he started a little business and started making millions a year so that he had this freedom, no, he simply makes enough to support his lifestyle (why should you make more). Then it turns into a how to start a blog manual which was unexpected. Still eyeopening, it reminded me of my brother who has worked less than a quarter of the time since he graduated university then he's been unemployed for the other quarter and travelled the world the other half (it's been about 5 years) - so maybe that's why it wasn't too shocking. One part I didn't like was the evidence for his ideas or outlooks is a story of a friend or a someone he has heard of. It feels a little bit like the book is being written 1. to get the ideas out to the world (as stated in the book) but also 2. so that he can make a form of passive income while he travels (missing a lot of meat for what I'm used to)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Promises, promises... Jan 29 2012
Format:Paperback
It's hard not to LIKE Guillebeau; he's just so damn earnest. But this book suffers from the same dynamic that motivational speakers engender; post-talk letdown. Some meals consist of a number of tasty morsels, but not much actual nutrition. You're hungry almost immediately afterward. So it is here.

First the positive stuff: Yup, this will get you in the proper mindset for examining your priorities, needs and goals. (But, what self-help book doesn't?) It's encouraging to hear how the author has "made do" (and then some, apparently) with an unconventional approach to "making a living", while actually managing to have some fun. He's perhaps the ultimate paradigm for getting paid for play. An inspiration or model for others? Perhaps.

The book starts out as if it will really lead up to something, but peters out; a promising "let's get our thinking in order" platform kind of trails off into a series of vignettes concerning his quest to visit every country on earth, ramblings on "world domination" (his rather loose construct for living live on your own terms) and numerous appropriations from a number of other self-help guide authors (Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Chris Brogan, etc.) If cheer-leading is what you're looking for, this book never relents. If you want more, you'll be disappointed.

In sum, this is what I call a 'booklet' - a couple of core ideas that have been expanded and expounded on enough to fill several hundred pages. (Seth Godin is a master of churning out an endless series of flabby brochures of this kind.) EVERYTHING in this book is available for free on Gillebeau's blog. As much as I like Guillebeau and admire his feisty way of making a living, I can't avoid observing that a BIG part of this book is pure filler. On the other hand, if you want to get a (quick) handle on why Guillebeau's blog is so damn popular, this is probably as good a way as any. (Just don't expect to start issuing world orders right away.)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Something Important to Say Oct 11 2010
By Ben
Format:Paperback
This author has a lot of great thoughts and lives what he is talking about. Have you ever thought that there is more to life? Do you have a nagging dissatisfaction with your life and yearn for a life that is truly aligned with who you are? Then you should pick this up book up and read it. My personal story is that the thoughts in this book compelled me to make a decision to leave a secure, good paying job that left me hollow, buy a plane ticket to South America and embark on a solo bicycle trip across that continent starting in January 2011....so from my personal standpoint, this guy definitely has something important to say (and maybe just a little crazy)...so be careful, if you listen and think hard about what he is saying, it just might change your entire life. good luck.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Everyone who feels unsatisfied with their work or with what is considered « normal » should read this book. It's inspiring, smart and full of great tips and examples.
Published 3 months ago by cargaut
2.0 out of 5 stars Surprised I didn't like it
As a successful entrepreneur who takes pride in living a life based on my own rules, not as society expects, I was really expecting to like this audio book, feel some inspiration... Read more
Published 8 months ago by gpye
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for someone trying to break out of a rut!
I absolutely loved this book. The first time I read the sentence "you don't have to live your life the way that people expect you to" marked the beginning of a serious paradigm... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pavonine1
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, Inspirational, Powerful
Remember the part in the 1999's 'American Beauty', where Kevin Spacey finally snaps, and starts to drastically change his life? Read more
Published on May 2 2011 by Michael A. Robson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Guy, Great Inspiration
Just met Chris in Toronto and he's just as genuine in person as he is in the book. In the industry of "lifestyle design" there are a few "snke-oil salesmen" - but CHRIS IS NOT ONE... Read more
Published on Jan 19 2011 by James Tonn
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-Provoking Read on How to Live Your Life
If you've read and enjoyed Chris Guillebeau's popular blog of the same name, you're bound to enjoy his book. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2011 by Jennifer J Ettenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book - well worth a read
A concise and well written book that really gets to the heart of the matter if you aren't doing what you love. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2010 by Lisa M
3.0 out of 5 stars A mindset focused book
This book was great in terms of mindset. He really communicates why life is better if you are a non comformist and stribe to change the world. Very inspiring. Read more
Published on Oct 14 2010 by torque
5.0 out of 5 stars Changing the world - In a book
I know that the title of my review is a bit blunt and over the top and I believe so is this book. I have been reading the blog by the same name for about a year and ordered the... Read more
Published on Oct 11 2010 by Bill Nadraszky
5.0 out of 5 stars The Art Of Non-Conformity, a great book!
If you like Chris Guillebeau's website, this book is for you. If you don't know about the author yet, I suggest you to visit his website, so you'll have a very good idea if this... Read more
Published on Sep 16 2010 by Seb
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