The $100 Startup: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love and Work Better To Live More by Chris Guillebeau

Discover The $100 Startup: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love and Work Better To Live More by Chris Guillebeau — a practical, inspiring paperback edition for aspiring entrepreneurs, parents returning to work, teachers, and anyone craving more freedom and fulfillment. This BRAND NEW format unlocks actionable steps to quit the rat race on a budget and build a business around your passions. As a New York Times bestseller, it’s a trusted guide for turning ideas into income without a big upfront investment.

What this book is

The $100 Startup is a user-friendly manual for a new way of living. It doesn’t center on traditional employment but on turning dreams into real, sustainable work. You’ll find practical strategies that help you earn a good living on your terms, achieve a meaningful blend of passion and income, and design a life with more time for living. The book distills lessons from 50 ordinary people who started a business with $100 or less, making it feel achievable and relatable for readers at every stage.

Paperback edition details

Format: Paperback | Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 978-1447286318

Title in this Set: The $100 Startup: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love and Work Better To Live More by Chris Guillebeau

Inside the pages

Chris Guillebeau provides a clear blueprint for launching a lean, location-independent venture. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify opportunities to earn a steady income in small, scalable steps
• Balance passion with practical business basics to avoid burnout
• Extract crucial insights from real-life case studies of people who started with $100 or less
• Minimize time spent on non-essentials while maximizing meaningful, revenue-generating work

Whether you’re drafting your first side hustle or reimagining a long-held dream, the book equips you with actionable, repeatable ideas. It’s well-suited for a book collection of entrepreneurial literature, a gift set for graduates, or a paperback edition you’ll keep on your bedside table for motivation.

About the author and credibility

Chris Guillebeau is a bestselling author known for guiding readers toward purposeful productivity and independent living. Beyond The $100 Startup, he’s written The Art of Non-Conformity and The Happiness of Pursuit, with frequent commentary on mental health and time management. His ongoing work, including Time Anxiety, reflects a commitment to practical, human-centered approaches to work and life. This pedigree adds trust for parents, teachers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want proven strategies from a proven voice.

Why this is a great pick

This book stands out for its realistic, low-barrier entry to entrepreneurship, its focus on outcomes rather than theory, and its compelling stories of everyday people who made big changes. It’s timeless in its core message: you can design a life you love by starting small, working smart, and choosing work that fits your passions and values.

Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or weekend planning, The $100 Startup is a timeless keepsake for dreamers and doers alike — a practical, motivating companion for building freedom, one small step at a time.