A Brief Guide to World Domination

by Chris Guillebeau

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Self Help, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship

29 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup and other books. During a lifetime of self-employment, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. Every summer in Portland, Oregon he hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people. Chris also hosts Side Hustle School, a popular podcast that is downloaded more than 2 million times a month.

Reviews

[Kevin Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most kick-ass, get up and do-awesome-things piece of writing I've ever read. It sparked my love for Chris, who I've followed for around 3 years now, and is definitely a reason why I'm ok being as crazy as I am.

A call to action, a breath of fresh air for those looking for a tribe of awesome people, and a little bit of what Chris thinks on how to get to where you want to go.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read this short piece, which (along with The Art of Nonconformity) was very formative for me when it came out, as an act of nostalgia. I appreciate Chris’s approach that questions conventional assumptions about how we should live, and also his practical goal-setting techniques.

[Wouter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually a wake up call and Chris does a good job on giving examples and success stories why you should do what you want to.
Everyone has dreams but almost none try to realise it because they think it's (virtually) impossible. That's called self-destruction: once you really believe in something you don't need to keep on dreaming, you need to take ACTION and make the first step in being what you really want to be!

It's inspiring to read but it does not differ that much from other similar material.
And in the end I'm afraid not many people will change their daily lives after reading this. I'm struggling with this myself. But as Franklin once said: "better well done than well said".

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

short and sweet enough filler to make it more than a series of bullet points
"You don’t have to live your life the way
other people expect you to."
"What do you really want to get out of life?"
"What can you offer the world that no one else can?"
you can take it from there

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A low-key "manifesto" intended to spur those individuals feeling trapped by mediocrity to do the things they've always dreamed of doing. A quick read, a motivating read. Not brilliantly original, but a good jumpstart if you've haven't read this kind of thing in a while.

[flora · Rating 3 out of 5]

honestly thought it was actually about world domination. it's helpful... i guess but i wanted to become a dictator.

[Maxim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read and it really gives you confidence to achieve your goals. Gives you a fresh perspective about future and life. Highly recommended.

[María Rojas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A challenging and inspiring point of view! MUST-READ along with his book the Art of Non-Conformity

[Niranj · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you do not know who Chris Guillebeau is or what Chris Guillebeau is upto, may not make much sense. But considering it's a short book [of 29 pages] and free, a few minutes of your time should be worth it. Chris talks about breaking away from convention, and also points out a lot of resources that will help you do what you want to do, not what is expected of you by others.

Keeping an open mind is important when reading this book, else the point the author wishes to bring forward is lost. The author insists this in the first few pages, and requests those who can not keep an open mind not to proceed further.

Has this book changed me? I'm not sure :)

[Eveline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing guide to lead a fulfilling life. I think this is a must-read book. You may find nothing new here if you already read other books on this topic but this book gives me more excitement to do a work that really changes people's lives.

[Geo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelente libro que te cambia el paradigma al afirmar que no debes seguir tu vida como los demás esperan, sino como tu lo desees.

[Soraia Ferreira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read this. This is what society need. People that can think for them selves in order to reach their goals.

[Jo Querol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hoy leí este y otro libro de este autor. Me gustaron mucho, me parecen más realistas y acertados que la mayoría de los libros sobre el éxito y el emprendimiento.

[Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and smart. Now I am inspired to attend the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon.

[Roland · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice, short version of what would become Chris' Art of Nonconformity book. Definitely worth reading for some quick inspiration.

[Bethany N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really needed this kick to get started on several new passion projects for 2017. Much needed.

[Tasshin Fogleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for the ideas; some filler; still, free and only 29 pages.