Wiser Guy: Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech's Chief Evangelist - Hardcover

by Guy Kawasaki (Author), Madisun Nuismer (Author)

A collection of honest, humorous, and heartfelt stories from a Silicon Valley icon

Wiser Guy is Guy Kawasaki's dynamic update of Wise Guy, delivering a fresh collection of stories that combine humor, humility, and the wisdom gained from five more years of life--and 250 episodes of the Remarkable People podcast.

This new edition reflects Guy's continued evolution, enriched by deep conversations with luminaries such as Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, Stephen Wolfram, Angela Duckworth, and Julia Cameron.

These interviews have broadened his perspective and deepened the relevance of his advice--transforming Wiser Guy into more than just a memoir; it's a collaborative, cross-generational conversation about purpose, resilience, and leadership.

Whether you're launching your career, building a company, navigating uncertainty, or simply striving to grow, Wiser Guy is a practical and inspiring guide. It offers candid reflections and actionable insights from Guy and the remarkable minds who have influenced him--creating a roadmap for living a more meaningful, impactful life.

Front Jacket

Guy Kawasaki delivers a surprising and insightful collection of stories from his life. This book explains the key career insights that one can only accumulate by competing--sometimes winning and sometimes losing--in the trenches of Silicon Valley while working with Apple, Google, Wikipedia, Canva, and Mercedes-Benz.

Wiser Guy, his 16th book, aims to enlighten and inspire as it discusses everything from family to sports, humor, parenting, business, and more. The author explores how he took on new challenges and navigated surprising situations, including learning how to surf at age sixty and being mistaken for Jackie Chan and Robert Kiyosaki.

You'll learn about how Kawasaki got his first "real job" in the jewelry business, where he learned how to sell, as well as how he once told Steve Jobs, "That's okay, Steve, I don't trust you either." In this book, he covers the ethics and morality of doing business and moving through life while still taking the high road.

Perfect for young professionals, ambitious readers doing their best to advance their careers, managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and founders, Wiser Guy is also a can't-miss resource for anyone with an interest in uncovering new opportunities (in business and in life), overcoming new challenges, and expanding their horizons.

Back Jacket

An inspiring and exciting collection of stories designed to help guide you through life, work, and more

Wiser Guy, by tech titan Guy Kawasaki, offers a compelling compilation of stories about the author's long journey through life and business at Apple, Canva, Google, Wikipedia, and Mercedes-Benz that sheds light on everything from work to sports, humor, family, and relationships.

The book explains Kawasaki's approach to conquering new challenges and finding new opportunities, providing you with actionable, straightforward lessons you can apply in your own life. You'll discover how the author got his first "real job" in the jewelry business where he learned how to sell. You'll also learn about working for Steve Jobs, as well as the lessons he's gleaned from helping make Canva a dominant force in design.

Wiser Guy is an insightful and eye-opening read for adventurous professionals and businesspeople, at any stage of their careers, who are ready to try something new, do something great, or learn something exciting. It's a must-read for everyone interested in meeting tough challenges and uncovering new opportunities.

Author Biography

GUY KAWASAKI is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable People podcast, and author of Think Remarkable. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

MADISUN NUISMER is the producer of the Remarkable People podcast. Nuismer has a BA in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a certified holistic health coach.