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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
  • Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (21,284 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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good listening option. take notes. alot of info

take notes, there's a lot of info. you need to write alot of it down.

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Best book I've EVER "read".

Don't even hesitate to buy this book, it'll be the best thing you've ever done.

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Inspiring reading even if you already practicing

I have worked remotely for years and teach many of these methods, but I still found myself inspired. the narrator's voice is perfect for the content. Well done.

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Your mind will wonder in a good way

While listening to the 4-Hour Work Week, your mind will wonder, in a good way, as you daydream about ideas for your New Rich lifestyle and business on your terms. Ferriss is a master of the entrepreneurial spirit. I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone interested in STOPing the traditional mode of work. - Eric Parmenter, author of "STOP! 21 STOPs to Reduce Stress and Enhance Joy"

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Brain Opener

Really makes you sit back and restructure your goals and life. He breaks down how to accomplish these things and provides websites and links for you to checkout. His ideas adopting a virtual assistant is what in trying to build upon now. Learned a lot gems inside this book and will probably give it another read to refresh on important topics.

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If you ever plan to do anything other than dream

it's a must read if you ever plan to do anything other than dream about what you want
I'm now working at getting my first business up and running and looking at leaving for my first new mini retirement and by the way I'm retired I'm 65 but went back to work because I needed extra money but more than that I was bored

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Potential life changer

While I just finished listening, I've already begun my master plan to embrace life and free my time.

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Thee Bible of Escaping The Rat Race

if youre killing yourself with the 9 to 5 job, please read this book. life is too short. i advise any starving artist or miserable working machine to read this book ASAP! I was skeptical at first but then decided to powerhouse a weekend, shutting off my phone and listen to this audio book. I figured I got NOTHING to lose. I'm so happy i picked up this book.

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Not for me, but good ideas

I took some good ideas out, but Tim's a little too anti-social for my taste.

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life changing

life has already begun to change

listened through half way, ordered the actual book, about to listen again and read along. pause will be pressed many times to implement the actions. thanks Tim!

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