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Wiser Guy
Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech's Chief Evangelist
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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 humour, humility, and the wisdom gained from five more years of life—and 250 episodes of...
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"In this newly revised and updated edition, Canva's (and formerly Apple's) chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki delivers a surprising and inspirational collection of vignettes from his own life designed to enlighten and inspire"--
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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 humour, 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.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394324828
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 August 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 386g
Pages: 224
About the Author
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.
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