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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 (21,280 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
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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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Treasure chest of great info

I think if I only take away one thing from a audiobook I am happy. This one is loaded with all sorts of amazing information.
Tim is obviously extremely intelligent and a real world class achiever. The average guy would find it much harder but this is a step in the right direction and very motivating.

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Awesome!

Everything I've always wanted to do and did not know how... Now I have a very detailed guide. I recommend.

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Good Book for starting a side business/dividend co

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Great book for someone interested in starting a side business. Gives great ideas on automation and expands your thinking on how to lead your companies.

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The most valuable book you can read

This book is truly life changing. The author gives a step by step guide to designing the life you want, complete with invaluable resources for doing so. Whether you love or hate your current job, whether you're a dreamer or if you've forgotten how, literally everyone should read this book. The narration was also probably the best I've ever heard - no exaggeration.

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Paradigm Shift, please.

An absolute game changer. Your only thought upon finishing this book will be "I wished I'd found it sooner." Thank you, Tim.

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Not convinced, still a great read

I don't need to escape my job as I love it and I already live in a tropical paradise. Although I won't become an "Entrepreneur" this book gives great lessons on how to become more productive and be more present. I now only check my email twice a day.

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Amazing, but out of date

The book is fantastic. It is full of essential principles and mindsets, such as "the 80/20 rule". It outlines the process from A to Z of how to legitimately work 4 Hours per week comfortably, and the process should still work. The only issue is that as more time goes by, the more things change in society. The process is not as objective and step-by-step anymore, and the tools provided (i.e. the links to numerous websites) are 10 years old. Read this more for the principles and mindsets to adopt in your life, not so much the process to achieving a 4-hour workweek.

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Great book on delegations

Who to do more by doing less is the theme of this book. Enjoyable and enlightening. #selfhelp #4hourweek

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Amazing!

This audiobook is inspirational, a riot, and filled with knowledge and helpful guides to redesign your life and career for a more free and fulfilling lifestyle design. Tim Ferriss is genius! And I feel the reader captured the writer's essence and character in his rendition of The 4 Hour Work Week!

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The step by step guide

This is the step by step guide. He lists ways to talk to your boss and how to have the freedom and the time.

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