Gonzo Capitalism, Chris Guillebeau
Gonzo Capitalism, Chris Guillebeau
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Gonzo Capitalism
How to Make Money in An Economy That Hates You

Author: Chris Guillebeau

Narrator: Chris Guillebeau

Unabridged: 5 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/22/2023


Synopsis

Discover “new paths to prosperity you never knew existed” in this “must-read guide to the new economy.” (Ozan Varol, author of Awaken Your Genius)

The traditional ways of earning a living are outdated, if not outright rigged. That’s why a growing number of enterprising individuals are instead turning to the growing ecosystem of decentralized, fast-moving virtual markets to pursue a host of previously unheard-of ways to pay the bills.
 
Join New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau on a fascinating tour of this brave new world where novelty is currency, and the creators are in control. Along the way, you’ll meet a colorful cast of renegades who are driving this money revolution, including:
  A teenager who earned more than $400,000 helping indecisive parents pick the perfect name for their newborn child The armchair pundits and pop culture enthusiasts making hundreds of dollars a day betting on everything from local elections to who will be next to be voted off Love Island via online “prediction markets”. A broke 29-year-old who bartered her way from a hairpin to a new house—twice—while gaining internet fame in the process. The gamers racking up digital currency by breeding virtual crabs in the metaverse. A remote worker who collects two six-figure salaries from simultaneously working two different jobs.
Gonzo Capitalism is your field guide to the new rules of money, where any and everything is for sale. In it, you’ll learn how capitalize on today’s technology and platforms to turn your time, talents, and creativity into income—on your own terms.

About Chris Guillebeau

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on September 24, 2023

It’s no longer enough to work a job and expect things to work out for you. Chris’ book delivers on this idea by highlighting creativity and stories of weird experiments without falling into toxic hustle culture - it’s what you choose to do. I’ve read several of Chris’ books over the years and this g......more

Goodreads review by Krista on August 22, 2023

I have been a fan of Chris Guillebeau since I read one of his first books, The Happiness of Pursuit. When I found out I was able to read an advanced copy of his latest book, Gonzo Capitalism: How to Make Money in An Economy That Hates You, I was ecstatic. After all, my brother had been talking my ea......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on August 23, 2023

I have read several books by author Chris Guillebeau- I enjoy his accessible writing style. His consistent theme is non-conformity, outside the box thinking, and here he applies it to unique ways to make money now and going forward. I am drawn to his work because he challenges my conforming tendenci......more

Goodreads review by Mary on November 03, 2023

Interesting if you’re someone who doesn’t already have a wire into new tech (or are otherwise on twitter. No I will not call it X.) Instantly dated, and doesn’t have enough in underlying concepts to create evergreen content.......more

Goodreads review by Chris on September 25, 2023

Guillebeau is an excellent author when it comes to writing about ways to make some extra money. In this book, he focuses on a wide range of unconventional ways to make money on the side, and I really liked it. I have a couple criticisms, but overall, this is a great book for anyone looking to make s......more


Quotes

“A must-read guide to the new economy. This book will help you navigate emerging paths to prosperity that you didn’t even know existed. If you weren’t a Chris Guillebeau fan already, you will be after this read.”—Ozan Varol, bestselling author of Awaken Your Genius and Think Like a Rocket Scientist