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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ray Porter (Narrator), Timothy Ferriss (Author), Blackstone Audio, Inc. (Publisher)
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Forget the old concepts of retirement and a deferred life plan. There is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. For living more and working less, this book is the blueprint.

This expanded edition includes dozens of practical tips and case studies from people who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book. Also included are templates for eliminating email and negotiating with bosses and clients, how to apply lifestyle principles in unpredictable economic times, and the latest tools, tricks, and shortcuts for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.

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  1. Listening Length
    13 hours and 1 minute
  2. Author
    Timothy Ferriss
  3. Narrator
    Ray Porter
  4. Audible release date
    December 28, 2008
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  7. ASIN
    B0031KN6T8
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 13 hours and 1 minute
Author Timothy Ferriss
Narrator Ray Porter
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Audible.com Release Date December 28, 2008
Publisher Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0031KN6T8
Best Sellers Rank #477 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#5 in Money Management & Budgeting
#7 in Budgeting & Money Management (Books)
#17 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Audible Books & Originals)

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Good motivational book.
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Good motivational book.
Obviously when it comes to these books they can be somewhat vague and positive so it can be hard not be contrived. The average cliche's are certainly here and the youth of the writer at the time of its creation does present itself from time to time but overall this is a pretty good book and worth recommending. The key aspects are efficiency, planning, and staying on task. Of course everyone knows these are important. What is valuable about this book is it gives you actual advice, tasks, and worksheets to help you build these habits rather than just telling you how awesome you are and just how good it is to stay motivated. There are some pretty good quotes in here, both from the author as well as various snippets from famous thinkers and celebrities sprinkled throughout the book. This is important since it lets me pretend to know about more historical figures than I really do in passing conversation. Since this book was made in the early 2000s a lot of the links are for outdated platforms that have been replaced with better options with the passage of time, but that will always be the case with anything over a decade old. Much of the matter is timeless however, and it is important to remind ourselves to keep our minds on track. Ive finished about half of the book at the time of writing this review, and so far I feel like it has been worthy of my time.In terms of the seller the book came in excellent condition. Minor bump on the hardcover but for its price it was essentially a steal. I have certainly damaged and defaced it more since I purchased it.Book 4/5 Physical condition and shipment 5/5
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Robert O'Shea
5.0 out of 5 stars Good motivational book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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Obviously when it comes to these books they can be somewhat vague and positive so it can be hard not be contrived. The average cliche's are certainly here and the youth of the writer at the time of its creation does present itself from time to time but overall this is a pretty good book and worth recommending. The key aspects are efficiency, planning, and staying on task. Of course everyone knows these are important. What is valuable about this book is it gives you actual advice, tasks, and worksheets to help you build these habits rather than just telling you how awesome you are and just how good it is to stay motivated. There are some pretty good quotes in here, both from the author as well as various snippets from famous thinkers and celebrities sprinkled throughout the book. This is important since it lets me pretend to know about more historical figures than I really do in passing conversation. Since this book was made in the early 2000s a lot of the links are for outdated platforms that have been replaced with better options with the passage of time, but that will always be the case with anything over a decade old. Much of the matter is timeless however, and it is important to remind ourselves to keep our minds on track. Ive finished about half of the book at the time of writing this review, and so far I feel like it has been worthy of my time.

In terms of the seller the book came in excellent condition. Minor bump on the hardcover but for its price it was essentially a steal. I have certainly damaged and defaced it more since I purchased it.

Book 4/5 Physical condition and shipment 5/5
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Robert O'Shea
5.0 out of 5 stars Good motivational book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Obviously when it comes to these books they can be somewhat vague and positive so it can be hard not be contrived. The average cliche's are certainly here and the youth of the writer at the time of its creation does present itself from time to time but overall this is a pretty good book and worth recommending. The key aspects are efficiency, planning, and staying on task. Of course everyone knows these are important. What is valuable about this book is it gives you actual advice, tasks, and worksheets to help you build these habits rather than just telling you how awesome you are and just how good it is to stay motivated. There are some pretty good quotes in here, both from the author as well as various snippets from famous thinkers and celebrities sprinkled throughout the book. This is important since it lets me pretend to know about more historical figures than I really do in passing conversation. Since this book was made in the early 2000s a lot of the links are for outdated platforms that have been replaced with better options with the passage of time, but that will always be the case with anything over a decade old. Much of the matter is timeless however, and it is important to remind ourselves to keep our minds on track. Ive finished about half of the book at the time of writing this review, and so far I feel like it has been worthy of my time.

In terms of the seller the book came in excellent condition. Minor bump on the hardcover but for its price it was essentially a steal. I have certainly damaged and defaced it more since I purchased it.

Book 4/5 Physical condition and shipment 5/5
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Dani Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Transformative Guide to Achieving Lifestyle Freedom
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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"The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich" is nothing short of revolutionary. Tim Ferriss doesn't just offer a book; he provides a blueprint for redefining your relationship with work and reclaiming your time.

Ferriss's approach is refreshingly honest and practical. He challenges conventional wisdom about the traditional 9-5 grind and introduces readers to the concept of lifestyle design. Through a series of actionable steps and real-life examples, he demonstrates how to streamline your workload, maximize productivity, and create a life that aligns with your passions and priorities.

What sets this book apart is its accessibility. Ferriss breaks down complex concepts into simple, digestible nuggets of wisdom that anyone can apply. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a disillusioned employee, or simply someone craving more freedom and flexibility in your life, there's something here for you.

But perhaps the most compelling aspect of "The 4-Hour Workweek" is its underlying message of empowerment. Ferriss doesn't just offer a roadmap to financial success; he encourages readers to question societal norms, challenge their own limiting beliefs, and dare to pursue their wildest dreams.

In short, this book is a game-changer. It's not just about working less; it's about living more. If you're ready to break free from the shackles of conventional wisdom and design a life on your own terms, then "The 4-Hour Workweek" is your ultimate guide. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to join the ranks of the New Rich.
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Ken Flemming
4.0 out of 5 stars A Book That Will Make You Feel Uncomfortable and Inspired at the Same Time
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
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The 4-Hour Workweek doesn't beat around the bush: it gets to the point in making a statement that the fastest way to get wealthy is by hiring other people and building an online business. It even says that outsourcing is the way to go to save money and to get rid of the nonsense in your life by having other people do the work that you don't want to and you can focus on the bigger wins, which is most likely building a new business or managing the future of an existing one.

Tim Ferriss uses rogue and immoral practices such as trying to get your boss to let you work from home more so that you can work remotely from a cheaper country. I don't know about you, but I can imagine that this would be extremely difficult to execute in the line of business that I am in--since it is super-collaborative. I don't agree with everything in this book, and a lot of it's theories seem immoral to me and "fly-by-night" or "get-rich-quick" methods. It does have merit though, and it tells you the best websites to use to build your own website and market your product and do market analysis on your customer purchases.

Here are some notable sections of the book:

-New rich are people who are self-made and have built a business or success from nothing. They are people who like to have fun and be more flaunting with their wealth and have more fun. They are the live fast, die young crowd but they do it with large paychecks. I may not agree with flaunting my money everywhere whenever I become rich, but I would rather be someone who is a new rich and has more fun than the traditional corporate world high-paying and stressful job. The new rich don't associate time with money, but rather results with money and understand how to do more with less (which is most likely utilizing technology or paying someone else to do it). If a video goes viral on Youtube, it may have only taken an afternoon to make, yet has more credibility than a product or service that has taken years to craft. It is mostly about leverage in the new-rich age.

-There is an example in the book about a comparison between two different strategies for selling products. One person does not use any data analysis and does not focus-test their product before revealing it to a broader audience. The other person does not spend much time developing their product but spends most of their time analyzing the marketing data and customer actions such as PPC, or pay per click in Google ad-words. They test which wording is the best on their site and the structure of the website and the button placement. This person ends up winning more customers in the end, because they understand the psychology of selling and what customers are more likely to do when presented with certain information. Just like the name of the book "4 hour:" Tim said that he did countless testing to see which search inquiry had the most popularity online whenever he was determining a new title for his book. It didn't matter what he thought, it mattered what the customers wanted more. He knew that the title and the information in the book would be desirable and an easy sell before he even started selling it--as opposed to spending all of his time thinking that he himself is making the right decisions and then trying to fix a broken product once it is released.

-Anyone can be an expert. He claims that with the digital age that everyone is an expert, because knowledge is so readily available. The only difference between an expert and someone who is not one is positioning: selling yourself as an expert and marketing yourself by giving seminars or appearing in talk shows to build hype around yourself. I used to think that this was immoral, but if you look at all of the marketing that goes into rising singing stars then you will know that there is a lot of hype that was built for nothing and most of the part of greatness is marketing and convincing others that you are great and to want the service that you have. This is why you must micro-est everything and leave nothing to chance when going to market.

-Mini-Retirements. Quite the quirky section of the book. Tim talks about taking vacations for cheap and staying in more poor countries than America so that the exchange rate is lower. He claims that for a vacation to truly be life-changing, it must be long-term and around two months rather than two weeks. I think this idea is interesting but I'm not sure if it is for everyone: me included. I'm sure that living abroad is life-changing but I don't think that many people would have the drive to keep doing that and still be able to build a successful empire if they are relaxing too much.

I began reading this book being defensive and not wanting to believe it's practices. I still don't know if there is such a thing as a four hour workweek but the book does prove that time does not equal money and that by being smarter and being scale-able with your approach to life that you can leverage other people's time and money to gain more with your own contributions. If you look at all major companies or businesses owners, they have already been using these practices for quite some time yet did not put it in blunt and clear terms that this book does. In order to get the life style that you want you have to change your approach to life and utilize automated systems and the new technology that we have at our fingertips. In order to be successful you have to test your product and hire others to do work that would take you too long to learn on your own. This book is essentially calling everyone to break free from their employee status and to work for themselves and be an entrepreneur. Many like the idea, but only a few make it happen. I believe that this book is a wealth of information and is the sort of knowledge that you won't learn in school, but is the ultimate lesson in "street smarts."

-Ken Flemming
Author, How to Get a Job in Video Games
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Edoardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Ti apre la mente
Reviewed in Italy on May 6, 2024
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Un libro interessante ben scritto e che fa riflettere
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Kumbi .M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly liberating and insightful book, was a blessing for me...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2024
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Truly liberating and insightful book, was a blessing for me...
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Sofia
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Narration
Reviewed in France on April 1, 2024
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I recently started reading the book and I looove the author's writing style. Great book so far
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Timo Rupprecht
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Paradigmenwechsel für das Arbeitsleben
Reviewed in Germany on January 18, 2024
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Tim Ferriss' "Die 4-Stunden-Woche" ist ein faszinierendes Buch, das einen revolutionären Ansatz zur Lebens- und Arbeitsgestaltung präsentiert. Ferriss fordert konventionelle Arbeitsmuster heraus und zeigt auf, wie man ein Leben führen kann, das mehr Freiheit, Flexibilität und Erfüllung bietet.

Die Stärke des Buches liegt in Ferriss' persönlichen Erfahrungen und seinem Talent, komplexe Ideen verständlich zu vermitteln. Sein Konzept der Effektivität über Effizienz und die Idee, das Leben in sogenannten "Museen" zu gestalten, inspirieren viele Leser dazu, ihre eigene Arbeit und Lebensweise zu überdenken.

Die vorgestellten Prinzipien wie Outsourcing, Automatisierung und die Fokussierung auf das Wesentliche haben viele Menschen dazu ermutigt, nach neuen Wegen in ihrer beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung zu suchen. Das Buch bietet praktische Ratschläge und Tools, um den Weg zu einem lebenswerteren Arbeitsleben zu ebnen.

Allerdings ist Ferriss' Ansatz nicht für jeden geeignet, und einige Leser könnten Schwierigkeiten haben, seine radikalen Ideen in ihrem eigenen Kontext umzusetzen. Die Betonung auf finanzieller Unabhängigkeit und die Kritik an herkömmlichen Karrierepfaden könnten in manchen Fällen als zu extrem empfunden werden.

Insgesamt ist "Die 4-Stunden-Woche" ein inspirierendes Buch für diejenigen, die nach alternativen Lebens- und Arbeitsmodellen streben. Es ermutigt dazu, die eigenen Prioritäten zu überdenken und eine ausgewogenere Lebensweise anzustreben.
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It's great
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Reviewed in Poland on December 18, 2023
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The book is absolute 10 but I wouldn't recommend it as the first book to read it's too long for the first book. It will make you bored and you won't read other books 📚
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