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Whether you have followed Chris Guillebeau's "Art of Nonconformity" blog or not (though I encourage you to do so), there is a huge amount of useful information and inspiration packed into this book and he generously adds more for free on his website for the book.
The great thing about "The $100 Startup" is the step-by-step approach designed to increase your comfort with starting a business and reduce your fears. By encouraging the reader to begin a low investment business around a personal knowledge base and fulfilling a customer's need (one for which you'll get paid, that is), the terror of risk is minimized.
Through numerous case studies and total transparency about finances and challenges, Chris illuminates the framework of modern cottage industries.
These are not get-rich-quick schemes and some people rake in more bucks than others, but Chris encourages everyone to know exactly what they really want and need from a business as well. Wouldn't it be great to be a millionaire? But can you get by without being one? Sure.
In all of his work, Chris espouses the philosophy of not "living on less" but "living more." And that, my friends, is the best way to create a new future.
The book is thoroughly enjoyable, but, as others have noted, is uneven and has a somewhat undeveloped feel to it. That said, it is a cut above many books of this type and is good enough to encourage further exploration of Neil Gaiman's work.
It is an appealing book that draws you into the story, but it's hard to create a world and juggle every single nuance finely. If the reader is not a nit-picker and likes this kind of fantasy adventure, go for it. I have no regrets. In regard to the book anyway.
The book is thoroughly enjoyable, but, as others have noted, is uneven and has a somewhat undeveloped feel to it. That said, it is a cut above many books of this type and is good enough to encourage further exploration of Neil Gaiman's work.
It is an appealing book that draws you into the story, but it's hard to create a world and juggle every single nuance finely. If the reader is not a nit-picker and likes this kind of fantasy adventure, go for it. I have no regrets. In regard to the book anyway.
Whether you're a zombie or not, if you like brains and reading about them, you'll likely find this book fascinating. It is full of interesting tidbits about what makes humans human.
The book is fast-paced, sardonically amusing and, despite that, very educational. Dr. Ramachandran is a clever and learned writer. My only quibble, and it is minor, is that the good doctor sometimes comes off as a bit full of himself, much in the way of Sherlock Holmes, but I also think many of his comments are to be taken in a spirit of irony. And, let's face it, he's got the goods--no use hiding his light under a bushel.
You may also find that this book explains so much about your loved ones--and yourself.
Keith Richards has nurtured his reputation as a doped out, wacky rock star, but underneath his persona lies a bright mind with a clever way of describing his fascinating life.
Far better than most celebrity memoirs, Keith intersperses helpful information about how he developed his guitar style as well as a bit of gossip about his friends and a lot about his life and literature (yes, literature!).
Although written with a professional writer, this book reads just as if you were having a conversation with Keith himself. In fact, you may find yourself speaking with a British accent even if you're from Texas.
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The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future by Chris Guillebeau
Marie Angell, May 18, 2012
Whether you have followed Chris Guillebeau's "Art of Nonconformity" blog or not (though I encourage you to do so), there is a huge amount of useful information and inspiration packed into this book and he generously adds more for free on his website for the book.The great thing about "The $100 Startup" is the step-by-step approach designed to increase your comfort with starting a business and reduce your fears. By encouraging the reader to begin a low investment business around a personal knowledge base and fulfilling a customer's need (one for which you'll get paid, that is), the terror of risk is minimized.
Through numerous case studies and total transparency about finances and challenges, Chris illuminates the framework of modern cottage industries.
These are not get-rich-quick schemes and some people rake in more bucks than others, but Chris encourages everyone to know exactly what they really want and need from a business as well. Wouldn't it be great to be a millionaire? But can you get by without being one? Sure.
In all of his work, Chris espouses the philosophy of not "living on less" but "living more." And that, my friends, is the best way to create a new future.
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Marie Angell, September 5, 2011
The book is thoroughly enjoyable, but, as others have noted, is uneven and has a somewhat undeveloped feel to it. That said, it is a cut above many books of this type and is good enough to encourage further exploration of Neil Gaiman's work.It is an appealing book that draws you into the story, but it's hard to create a world and juggle every single nuance finely. If the reader is not a nit-picker and likes this kind of fantasy adventure, go for it. I have no regrets. In regard to the book anyway.
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Marie Angell, September 5, 2011
The book is thoroughly enjoyable, but, as others have noted, is uneven and has a somewhat undeveloped feel to it. That said, it is a cut above many books of this type and is good enough to encourage further exploration of Neil Gaiman's work.It is an appealing book that draws you into the story, but it's hard to create a world and juggle every single nuance finely. If the reader is not a nit-picker and likes this kind of fantasy adventure, go for it. I have no regrets. In regard to the book anyway.
The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human by V S Ramachandran
Marie Angell, September 1, 2011
Whether you're a zombie or not, if you like brains and reading about them, you'll likely find this book fascinating. It is full of interesting tidbits about what makes humans human.The book is fast-paced, sardonically amusing and, despite that, very educational. Dr. Ramachandran is a clever and learned writer. My only quibble, and it is minor, is that the good doctor sometimes comes off as a bit full of himself, much in the way of Sherlock Holmes, but I also think many of his comments are to be taken in a spirit of irony. And, let's face it, he's got the goods--no use hiding his light under a bushel.
You may also find that this book explains so much about your loved ones--and yourself.
Life by Keith Richards and James Fox
Marie Angell, December 9, 2010
Keith Richards has nurtured his reputation as a doped out, wacky rock star, but underneath his persona lies a bright mind with a clever way of describing his fascinating life.Far better than most celebrity memoirs, Keith intersperses helpful information about how he developed his guitar style as well as a bit of gossip about his friends and a lot about his life and literature (yes, literature!).
Although written with a professional writer, this book reads just as if you were having a conversation with Keith himself. In fact, you may find yourself speaking with a British accent even if you're from Texas.
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