This book is a captivating exploration into the mind of Tony Hsieh, the visionary CEO of Zappos. Through fearless and immersive journalism, the author takes us on a journey through Hsieh's quest to build his own version of utopia in the heart of Las Vegas. With firsthand interviews and intimate experiences, readers get a rare glimpse into the inner workings of this eccentric and influential figure. Whether you're interested in business, technology, or simply fascinated by the pursuit of happiness, this book will leave you questioning the boundaries of success and the cost of chasing one's dreams.

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Fearless gonzo journalism—an insider’s look at the enigmatic and successful CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, and his quest to create his own version of utopia in the center of Las Vegas.In 2010 Tony Hsieh was introduced to many as a visionary modern business leader. Under Hsieh’s leadership, Zappos became the world’s largest online shoe company by championing satisfied customers and a valued workforce. After his company was purchased by Amazon, even as he continued as its CEO, Hsieh engaged his energies and considerable fortune toward a much larger building a new and more socially conscious Silicon Valley in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, all within his five-year plan.Hsieh challenged business and technology journalist Aimee Groth to uproot her life and participate in his social engineering experiment. Beginning with couch surfing, moving to a Downtown Project crash pad, and then living in Zappos corporate housing above the Gold Spike bar, Groth had a front-row view of Hsieh’s efforts to build his ideal society.With interviews from insiders on all ends of the Zappos spectrum—like the “broken dolls” who gravitate toward Hsieh’s almost cultlike personality and make up some of his inner circle, to the Zapponians who live and work on campus, to players in the top echelon of Silicon Valley—Groth offers a unique view of a world few people know much about, and sheds a new light on this complex, eccentric man.The Kingdom of Happiness is the story of one man’s quest to create his own nirvana in the desert based on his exacting design and experimentation with lessons he’s gleaned not only from the incredible success of Zappos, but also from rave culture and Burning Man. Is it the business model of the future or a cautionary tale of hubris?

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