
Titles in This Set
Side Hustle
The Happiness of Pursuit
The $100 Startup
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This three-book paperback collection brings together Chris Guillebeau's most influential guides to building a freer, more purposeful life. Side Hustle shows how to launch an income stream without quitting your day job, The Happiness of Pursuit explores the power of a personal quest to bring meaning and momentum, and The $100 Startup proves that a viable business can begin with almost no capital. Together they form a practical toolkit for readers turning ambition into concrete, actionable steps toward independence and fulfillment.
About the Books
Chris Guillebeau built his reputation writing directly for people who want more control over their time, money, and purpose, and this set gathers three of his most widely read works into one collection. Side Hustle is a fast, structured 27-day framework for testing and launching a small income-generating project alongside an existing job, focused on speed, low risk, and real-world validation rather than theory. The Happiness of Pursuit steps back from business mechanics to examine why humans need quests: long-term, self-directed challenges that give ordinary life a sense of narrative and progress, drawing on interviews with people who have pursued everything from visiting every country to running across continents. The $100 Startup, the book that first established Guillebeau as a leading voice in modern entrepreneurship, profiles founders who built profitable businesses on shoestring budgets, distilling their common habits into a repeatable method centered on customer value over funding or credentials. Read together, the three books move naturally from mindset to method to momentum: the Happiness of Pursuit supplies the "why," the $100 Startup supplies the founding blueprint, and Side Hustle supplies a low-risk way to start testing ideas immediately. The collection suits readers at very different stages, from someone weighing a first side project to someone who already runs a business and wants a renewed sense of direction. Guillebeau's conversational, story-driven style keeps each book approachable even when the underlying ideas are ambitious.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Side Hustle — A 27-day plan for building a side income stream without leaving your full-time job.
The Happiness of Pursuit — An exploration of personal quests and why chasing a meaningful goal brings lasting fulfillment.
The $100 Startup — A field-tested guide to launching a profitable business with minimal starting capital.
About the Author
Chris Guillebeau is an author, entrepreneur, and speaker known for encouraging readers to design unconventional, self-directed lives and careers. He is the author of several bestselling books on entrepreneurship and personal achievement, including The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit, both New York Times bestsellers. Guillebeau has also documented his own quest to visit every country in the world, an experience that shaped his writing on goal-setting and purpose. His books combine research, interviews, and personal narrative to offer readers practical, encouraging guidance.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for anyone plotting a career pivot, this trio pairs big-picture inspiration with concrete first steps. It's a thoughtful graduation gift, a strong pick for a birthday or holiday stocking stuffer, and a smart addition to any entrepreneur's bookshelf.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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