Wiser Guy : Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech's Chief Evangelist

A collection of honest, humorous, and sometimes heartfelt, stories from a Silicon Valley icon

In this newly revised and updated edition, Canva’s (and formerly Apple’s) chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki delivers a surprising and inspirational collection of vignettes from his own life designed to enlighten and inspire.

You’ll follow Guy as he:

• Gets his first “real job” in the jewelry business – not tech – where he learns how to sell
• Demolishes his Apple career with a single sentence uttered to CEO Steve Jobs: “That’s okay, Steve, I don’t trust you either.”
• Learns to take on new challenges and surprises, from being mistaken for Jackie Chan (4 times in a row!) to discovering surfing at age 62

In Wiser Guy, the author covers everything from ethics and morality to business, parenting, and more. His stories are designed to uplift and inspire, and help you to live a more joyous, productive, and meaningful life.

A collection of honest, humorous, and heartfelt stories from a Silicon Valley icon Wiser Guy is Guy Kawasaki’s dynamic update of Wise Guy, delivering a fresh collection of stories that combine humor, humility, and the wisdom gained from five more years of life—and 250 episodes of the Remarkable People podcast. This new edition reflects Guy’s continued evolution, enriched by deep conversations with luminaries such as Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, Stephen Wolfram, Angela Duckworth, and Julia Cameron. These interviews have broadened his perspective and deepened the relevance of his advice—transforming Wiser Guy into more than just a memoir; it’s a collaborative, cross-generational conversation about purpose, resilience, and leadership. Whether you’re launching your career, building a company, navigating uncertainty, or simply striving to grow, Wiser Guy is a practical and inspiring guide. It offers candid reflections and actionable insights from Guy and the remarkable minds who have influenced him—creating a roadmap for living a more meaningful, impactful life.