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

  • By: Timothy Ferriss
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (21,144 ratings)

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

By: Timothy Ferriss
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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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.

©2007 2009 by Tim Ferriss (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"It's about time this book was written. It is a long-overdue manifesto for the mobile lifestyle, and Tim Ferriss is the ideal ambassador. This will be huge." (Jack Canfield)

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Read it now.

1/4 of the way through and was already in my top 5 books. Gives you the roadmap to free yourself from being busy but not effective. Extremely relatable and even if you are not trying to take mini retirements and vacation around the world, this book gives you the precise plan to get more done in your day, free up time and give you your life back. Stop scrolling through reviews and buy this one.

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This is a great book. I just finished today and I’m I am about to listen again!

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This Book Is Gold

I was recommended this book by my Mom, who absolutely loved it. I have to say this book completely changed my perspective on life and I can not recommend it enough.

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Great Read!

Amazing read, however the Audio Book flow seems a little awkward at points. The story's are great, but the seaways seem to happen very abruptly. The instructions about books and websites, seem to just pop up in the middle of the story, when they come up I am usually deep and thought and get detracted by the website and number of pages of the books that are recommended. Maybe these issues are only present in the expanded and updated version. I will be purchasing this book in the physical form because I need a version to write notes in.

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Amazing

Amazing and changed all my goals and the goals for my family. We will be living as NR in 3 years and I can't wait!

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Some good nuggets

Ferris begins with the notion that you should be doing what you want to be doing. I've been doing that for 30+ years. Still there are some useful ideas for increasing your productivity.

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Not Just Another Get Rich Quick Scheme

What did you love best about The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)?

I am applying the principles of this book into my business and life. Tim did not invent this book, this book is a reflection of many great thinkers. It provides great business advice and it demonstrates what creative people can in order to avoid the terrible realities of daily life.

Would you recommend The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) to your friends? Why or why not?

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Thank you Tim

This was one of the best books I have ever come across. Oh my god, my life will definitely change starting now. Thanks Tim

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interesting perspective on life

Challenges basic assumptions about what's possible and what variables to optimize for.
However, feels a bit too romantic at times.

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get it now

bookmarks needed to go back again. A lot of bookmarks. I would need a newer version

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