• 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 (21,143 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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Amazing. Hands down the best book of the year!

Oh how doth I love this book. Timothy Ferriss is a genius and has quite a sense of humor as well. So many great lessons to learn from this audio book.

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Time for the nest part of my life to begin

listened to this the while way through in about 3, 4 1/2 hr sessions and am going to listen to it again to make some notes and review what is needed to be done.

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The First Half is Worth The Price

What was one of the most memorable moments of The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)?

When he was able to remove nonprofitable customers and free up time and money

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

Just a little hard to tell who is telling their story at times but other than that it flows well.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)?

Do only the important things and get on with doing my best work elsewhere.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the book, Timothy, you have my ear!

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I thought this was an amazing read.

I am amazed how many poor reviews are out there about this book. I will agree the title is a bit desceptive but the information and resources in this book are well worth the small investment. If I were to say this book did one thing for me, it was to open my mind to posibilities that I had never thought of in both business and travel. The creativity the book sparked was invaluable.

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Absolute Life Changer

Thank you Tim Ferris!!! This book has single handedly changed my life on multiple occasions. It motivated me to pass up a huge opportunity with my company and pursue my true passion of real estate. Instead of accepting the job, I gave my notice and took off to Hawaii for a week to Parasail at Waikiki Beach, swim with sea turtles, hike to exotic waterfalls and admire the tdouble rainbows! Little did I know, that decision was only the beginning! I just finished reading the book for the fourth time and about to start it again. This book is my Bible, and has continued to motivate me to push the limits of comfort, pursue entrepreneurial success, and it continues to pay off financially and emotionally for me! I recommend this book to everyone I care about! I couldn't imagine being where I am in my life right now without the suggestions, motivation, and guidance of this book. Tim, you really speak to me and articulate exactly how I felt for a long time but never knew how to communicate the others...until now. Thank again, this book has been an absolute life changer!

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Must read for anyone looking to business better

Great advice for maximizing business efficiency. All the travel info made it a lot of fun to listen to.

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Inspiring and thrilling.

This book was so inspiring! I want to listen to it over and over again. I will be gifting and recommending this book to my family and friends. Thank you Tim Ferriss for sharing your knowledge.

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Government employee

Amazing book ! Granted if you have a government job like me these rules will never apply to you to be able to work from home but more someone try to become an entrepreneur. Reading this book makes me realize more that I need to leave my government job and work for myself...

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Any and all doubters...

Are idiots. This is life changing and beyond doable. Buy this book. Apply the lessons. Be happier. Seriously, do it.

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Life changing

I am so glad I but this book
and I just had my 40th birthday and I feel like I just started living and this connection will help me enjoy them freedom I have imagined I would already have at this point in my life.

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