• 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 (21,148 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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The links to the Apps/Methods are worth it alone

If you could sum up The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) in three words, what would they be?

Worth Your Time

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?

Absolutely! It has instructions on uncluttering your life, simplifying the use and access to technology, and actual instructions in a step by step format that are easy to follow.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

His believeable and solid voice inspires trust and is easy to follow, understand and immerse oneself into the lessons being laid out.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but one needs to go over different portions while in front of their computer.

Any additional comments?

While I likely wont start an online business as he shows how to do, the structuring of ones life, the methods for stripping the essentials out for analyses are important and enjoyable. A fun listen that also is very educational.

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Great book

Would you listen to The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) again? Why?

A must read for anyone working or unemployed. It teaches self discipline, tricks of the trade to manage whatever business you have. I'm considering to buy the paperback, to get easy access to the web links and phone numbers.

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A must read for any "wantreprenuer"

A great book filled with actionable nuggets. The tone of the book is a bit on the condescending side, but the funny stories tend to make up for it.
From a Christian perspective most of the ideas Tim expresses a can be traced back solid biblical teachings when a person has the right heart in their actions. For the Christ follower how much better is it to know that we are not the NR "new rich" but rather we are ER "eternally rich"!

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loved it. best book ever. seriously. too many nuggets to learn so will keep a copy next to me always :)

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Life Changer

Thank you Tim! This book is a true gift. Let this mark the first day of a brand new life.

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Ground-breaking, illustrative guide

As has been the consensus, this book can redefine how you look at work, time, and life.

My only issue is it lags in this audio version when stating links and resouces; much more effective to include a written list.

The delivery in the audio sounds monotone, not sure if that's intentional for the hilarious deadpan humor...

As a whole, it's worth infinite times its cost and the value here applies to all conceivable professions and paths in life.

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More business tools than I have found in one book.

Would you listen to The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) again? Why?

Yes, the tips weather you use them all or pick what you want are amazing.

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Very Practical

I was very impressed with the practical advice. You can really take it and run with it. Very high recommend.

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Amazing!

Not just motivational but a real practical guide as well! Even if you don't buy into all of his ideas, reading it alone will give you a kick in the butt.

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Useful and actionable informaiton

Would you listen to The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) again? Why?

Yes, I have listened to this 3 times so far.

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)?

Nothing comes to mind.

Which scene was your favorite?

Not really applicable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Found it useful.

Any additional comments?

Tim Ferris is a self promoter, but if you can get over that, there is a great deal of useful information to be taken from this book.

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