Wise Guy: Lessons of Life
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.
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)
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Lesson 3: Wisdom PDF - Mahalo 360° - Document, Acknowledge and Say "Thank You"
Lesson 1: Mahalo – Gratitude - (The Importance of Knowing Your Roots) 
Lesson 3: Wisdom PDF - Mahalo 360° - Document, Acknowledge and Say "Thank You" 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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Education: One Person Can Make a Difference
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Lesson 3: Your Unique Path
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Toughest Teachers Are the Best
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Lesson 5: Denting the Universe with Influence and Gratitude
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - You Can’t Measure Impact Immediately
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Lesson 7: “Aintegration”
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Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - A Little Fear Is Good - The World Isn’t Black and White
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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Father Knows Best
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Lesson 3: Explore the Unknown
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Learn Who You Are
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Lesson 5: Drive the Car of Your Dreams
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Inspiration Comes from Many Sources
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Lesson 7: Be Unique and Valuable
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Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - One Book Can Change Your Life
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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDFs - It’s Not Personal & You’re Not a Victim
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Lesson 3: Rejection is Not Failure
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Quitters Can Win
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Lesson 5: Embracing the Unknown & Skepticism
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDFs - Joy & Embracing the Unknown and Learning & Playing to Win
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Lesson 7: Skepticism & What is a Source?
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Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - 11 Things to Remember
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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDFs - Reasons I Thrived at Apple & Getting the Job, Just Get In
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Lesson 3: The Wisdom of Telling the Truth
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Truth Works
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Lesson 5: The Art of Negotiating: Bluffing & Being Bluffed
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Lesson 6: The Art of Negotiating: Anchoring
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Lesson 7: Wisdom PDF - The Art of Bluffing
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Lesson 8: The Truth & Letting It All Hang Out
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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - People Who Love Your Product Are a Powerful Force
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Lesson 3: Making a Product Great
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Evangelism Wisdom
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Lesson 5: When a Company Mistakes its Mission for its Tech
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - The Gospel According to Steve
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Lesson 7: Netflix Got It Right
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Lesson 8: Invent the Category or Be a Fast Second
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Lesson 9: Wisdom PDF - The Silicon Valley Phenomenon
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
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - Learn How to Sell
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Lesson 3: The Value of Honor & IStock Photo
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - The Art of the Question
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Lesson 5: The Value of Honor & Steve Case
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Honor Counts
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Lesson 7: Taking a Chance - Canva
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Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - Why Canva Succeeded
4 lessons, 4 Videos + 4 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz
Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Karma
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Lesson 1: Do the Right Thing
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Lesson 2: Wisdom PDF - What Are You Going to Tell Your Grandchildren?
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Lesson 3: Writing & Wisdom
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Lesson 4: Wisdom PDF - Writing Wisdom
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Lesson 5: Social Media
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Lesson 6: Wisdom PDF - Social Media Wisdom
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Lesson 7: Humility & Giving Back - Richard Branson
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Lesson 8: Wisdom PDF - Humility & Giving Back
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Lesson 9: You Never Know
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Lesson 10: Wisdom PDF - You Never Know
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Lesson 11: The Top 10 Wisdoms (PDF)
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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