{"id":7696,"date":"2011-10-28T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2011-10-29T05:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=7696"},"modified":"2013-09-13T08:21:38","modified_gmt":"2013-09-13T16:21:38","slug":"book-review-a-brief-guide-to-world-domination-by-chris-guillebeau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/book-review-a-brief-guide-to-world-domination-by-chris-guillebeau\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: A Brief Guide to World Domination by Chris Guillebeau"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cNo matter what you have been told, no matter what has happened to you, and no matter what mistakes you\u2019ve made, you can completely change the way you live every day of your life. You can focus the majority of your time on the things you enjoy, and you can also make an incredi\u00adble difference in the lives of other people while you are at it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Taking over the world isn\u2019t just for genetically modified mice; it\u2019s for regular people too. After four years volunteering in Africa, Chris Guillebeau started a social movement called The Art of Nonconformity<\/a>. His mission is to take over the world and to help you do the same. Taking the road less traveled can be scary, but letting go of our assumptions, expectations, and comfort zones is the only way we\u2019ll ever have what really matters.<\/p>\n

The Unremarkably Average Versus the Remarkable Few<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAn individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.\u201d \u2013 Martin Luther king, Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n

The two most important questions in the universe are:<\/p>\n

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  1. What do I really want to get out of life?<\/strong> Your ultimate goal is what you\u2019d do if you had unlimited resources like money and time. Close your eyes and picture the perfect day from start to end. How can you start turning this into a reality? \u201cIf you take the time to write out the description of your perfect day and then combine it with your long-term goals, you\u2019ll have a pretty good idea of what you really want to get out of life,\u201d Guillebeau writes.<\/li>\n
  2. What can I offer the world that no one else can? <\/strong>This <\/strong>question is a lot tougher than the first. The two also seem to be in conflict. But it\u2019s possible to do something that\u2019s good for you and that\u2019s good for others. It\u2019s the only way you\u2019ll go to the next level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Crowded World and the Way to Break Through the Noise<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Many might think there\u2019s no point in following their dreams because so many others already are. But that\u2019s not true: \u201cWhen you finally come out with something truly worth caring about, people will notice.\u201d The key is to silence the gatekeepers and critics. It\u2019s about seeking out people who can help you so you can turn around and help others in return.<\/p>\n

    The Plan of Attack and How to Overcome the Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201c[If] you want to achieve your most significant goals, and you want to change the world for the better in the process, you really don\u2019t need to jump through all the hoops that people hold up for you,\u201d Gillebeau points out. The toolkit for world domination requires:<\/p>\n