• 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 (21,158 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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Publisher's summary

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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An interesting perspective on life/work

Good mix of entertaining anecdotes, general philosophy and some specific cases/“nuts and bolts” style technical advice.

Not all universally applicable, but there are several tips that a lot of people can use to declutter their professional lives and get back to living instead of grinding out unproductively

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It was ok

There are some great tips in here, especially regarding prioritizing tasks, but this seemed like it was a dragged out read. I’m happy I finally checked this off of my reading list. #AutomateYourLife

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I have never given a 5 star rating before!

Why 5 stars? It isn't a gut twisting thriller or sci-fi novel. Or a head scratching mystery.
First off the narrator makes you feel like he is the author reading and explaining his work. You lean forward to hear more and you feel like you are with the source of all of the information being given.
Next the author's story sucks you in and makes you think..I mean really think about the possibilities of this earth moving life change.
Outstanding!!

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I loved it

This is a book my friends have been recommending for years. I just never found the time to read it.

I’m so glad that I did!

It has given me many new strategies and ideas on how to create my current reality

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fantastic book 15 years ago two outdated

well there are still some great principles and methodologies portrayed in this book so much of the information is just not relevant anymore If you were an early adapter and were able to pick this book up 15 years ago it probably changed your life today ehh not so much

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As great as I expected!

This book is definitely a must-read, such helpful advice with actual resources, and step by step instructions on how to get the goals achieved without the major anxiety-inducing culture shock.

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Easily one of the best audiobooks I’ve read

The content is life changing, the voice actor emphasizes the key points in the right tone of voice, it really feels as if he’s channeling the original intent of the author. This book is an excellent resource for becoming financially independent. I will be relistening several times.

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Excellent Read

Great book with great resources. I will definitely be putting some of the resources mentioned in this nook to use.

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Worth every second of reading and listening!!!

I absorbed every page of this book like a sponge. I can’t get enough of this book, and I wish he had more case studies and more details to dive into. Onto the next book.

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Full of Gems

Not everything is entirely applicable universally and many references are outdated (websites, tech) but there is a bunch if great advice and timeless themes worth hearing throughout.

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