Wise Guy: Lessons of Life

Guy Kawasaki - Chief Evangelist, Canva

This course is heavily based on Guy Kawasaki’s book, Wise Guy, Guy’s most personal book. It’s not a traditional memoir but a series of vignettes. He toyed with calling it Miso Soup for the Soul because these stories (like those in the Chicken Soup series) reflect a wide range of experiences that have enlightened and inspired him.

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Overview

This course is heavily based on Guy Kawasaki's book, Wise Guy, Guy’s most personal book. It’s not a traditional memoir but a series of vignettes. He toyed with calling it Miso Soup for the Soul because these stories (like those in the Chicken Soup series) reflect a wide range of experiences that have enlightened and inspired him. For instance, you’ll follow Guy as he:
  • Gets his first real job in the jewelry business—which turned out to be surprisingly useful training for the tech world.
  • Disparages one of Apple’s potential partners in front of that company’s CEO, at the sneaky instigation of Steve Jobs.
  • Jeopardizes his Apple career with a single sentence, after Jobs withholds a pre-release copy of the Think Different ad campaign: “That’s okay, Steve, I don’t trust you either.”
  • Reevaluates his self-importance after being mistaken for Jackie Chan by four young women.
  • Takes up surfing at age sixty-two—which teaches him that you can discover a new passion at any age, but younger is easier!
  • In total, Guy covers everything from moral values to business skills to parenting. As he writes, “I hope my stories help you live a more joyous, productive, and meaningful life. If Wise Guy succeeds at this, then that’s the best story of all.”

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Shaka of Life

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  • Lesson 1: Mahalo – Gratitude - (The Importance of Knowing Your Roots)

  • Lesson 2: Grit - Work Hard, Follow Your Passion (Lessons from My Parents)

  • Lesson 3: Wisdom PDF - Mahalo 360° - Document, Acknowledge and Say "Thank You"

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2 lessons, 2 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + Quiz

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Learning in and out of the Classroom

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  • Lesson 1: Education: A Fundamental Truth

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Education: One Person Can Make a Difference

  • Lesson 3: Your Unique Path

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Toughest Teachers Are the Best

  • Lesson 5: Denting the Universe with Influence and Gratitude

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - You Can’t Measure Impact Immediately

  • Lesson 7: “Aintegration”

  • Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - A Little Fear Is Good - The World Isn’t Black and White

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4 lessons, 4 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Decisions That Shape Your Life

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  • Lesson 1: The 5 Stages of Life

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Father Knows Best

  • Lesson 3: Explore the Unknown

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Learn Who You Are

  • Lesson 5: Drive the Car of Your Dreams

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Inspiration Comes from Many Sources

  • Lesson 7: Be Unique and Valuable

  • Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - One Book Can Change Your Life

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4 lessons, 4 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Lemons to Lemonade

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  • Lesson 1: It’s Not Personal

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDFs - It’s Not Personal & You’re Not a Victim

  • Lesson 3: Rejection is Not Failure

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Quitters Can Win

  • Lesson 5: Embracing the Unknown & Skepticism

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDFs - Joy & Embracing the Unknown and Learning & Playing to Win

  • Lesson 7: Skepticism & What is a Source?

  • Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - 11 Things to Remember

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4 lessons, 4 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Truth or Dare

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  • Lesson 1: Getting the Job

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDFs - Reasons I Thrived at Apple & Getting the Job, Just Get In

  • Lesson 3: The Wisdom of Telling the Truth

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Truth Works

  • Lesson 5: The Art of Negotiating: Bluffing & Being Bluffed

  • Lesson 6: The Art of Negotiating: Anchoring

  • Lesson 7: Wisdom PDF - The Art of Bluffing

  • Lesson 8: The Truth & Letting It All Hang Out

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5 lessons, 5 Videos + 3 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Evangelist - Lessons from Leading Companies

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  • Lesson 1: Evangelism & Wisdom

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - People Who Love Your Product Are a Powerful Force

  • Lesson 3: Making a Product Great

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Evangelism Wisdom

  • Lesson 5: When a Company Mistakes its Mission for its Tech

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - The Gospel According to Steve

  • Lesson 7: Netflix Got It Right

  • Lesson 8: Invent the Category or Be a Fast Second

  • Lesson 9: Wisdom PDF - The Silicon Valley Phenomenon

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5 lessons, 5 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Business Essentials

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  • Lesson 1: Selling Is a Crucial Skill

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Learn How to Sell

  • Lesson 3: The Value of Honor & IStock Photo

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Art of the Question

  • Lesson 5: The Value of Honor & Steve Case

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Honor Counts

  • Lesson 7: Taking a Chance - Canva

  • Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - Why Canva Succeeded

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4 lessons, 4 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Karma

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  • Lesson 1: Do the Right Thing

  • Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - What Are You Going to Tell Your Grandchildren?

  • Lesson 3: Writing & Wisdom

  • Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Writing Wisdom

  • Lesson 5: Social Media

  • Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Social Media Wisdom

  • Lesson 7: Humility & Giving Back - Richard Branson

  • Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - Humility & Giving Back

  • Lesson 9: You Never Know

  • Lesson 10: Wisdom PDF - You Never Know

  • Lesson 11: The Top 10 Wisdoms (PDF)

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5 lessons, 5 Videos + 6 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz

A journey in entrepreneurship, venture capital, marketing and business evangelism with Guy Kawasaki.

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