Chris Guillebeau

:: Lifestyle ::

What does it mean to you to be quirky and what do you love about it?
To me it means thinking for myself and making my own decisions. I also have coffee and a pastry every day at 3pm. I love these things because letting someone else make your decisions is a terrible idea, and coffee + pastry is a great idea.

What’s a secret, unusual talent that you have?
I’ve always wished for invisibility. But since that hasn’t arrived yet, I’m often able to figure out alternative or unconventional ways to accomplish big goals.

:: Quest ::

Where do you find your mojo?
Every day I wake up and ask myself, “Hey, where’s the coffee?” And then I think: “What do I want to make today? What can I deliver today?” and of course, “Why does it matter?”

Explain one experiment you’ve done that changed your life:
Cold showers? Paleo? I’m not a fan of either of those. But more than six years ago I started writing 1,000 words a day. It’s safe to say that practice has changed my life!

What’s your favorite recent discovery for…
Your home: This chair –>
Your body: Green smoothies
Your belly: See above
Your soul: Hmmmm….
Music: Spotify “Chill Party” station
Writing: The new Murakami book
Art: The Fox Is Black (a blog)

:: Mission ::

How do you celebrate the deliciousness of being quirky?
I try to live with gratitude, because even though being quirky is a value available to everyone, not everyone knows how to embrace it. Fortunately I found it and I’m very glad I did.

What is your #1 tip for a fellow quirkster?
The mission of AONC: You don’t have to live your life the way others expect. You can do good things for yourself and for others at the same time.

About: I’m a writer, traveler, and entrepreneur. I wrote the books The Happiness of Pursuit and The $100 Startup. I visited every country in the world from 2002-2013.

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