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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 (21,279 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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Would you listen to The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) again? Why?

I would listen to it again, there were many areas I would like to do more research in and check in after I have applied some of the suggestions.

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Great Idea's!

I stress the point of idea's because unless you are building company from the ground up as Tim did it will be nearly impossible to shift a large business (or medium size one for that mater) to a business run this way.

With that I give the book 4 stars as it is brilliant and inspiring. As others stated, the reading is poor which is why I give it 4 instead of 5.

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Great Resource

Would you be willing to try another book from Timothy Ferriss? Why or why not?

Yes, I think he has a lot of good information and tips. Very resourceful.

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

No. It is entirely too long for one sitting.

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The book was very good and had a plethora of resources. Some of the stories seemed a bit long and dragged on in making the point. The testimonies were a bit too long for my liking as well. However, it is well worth listening to it and going through even the long, drawn out parts. It is full of practical information that is applicable on many levels. I feel that my knowledge has increased from listening to this book. I will apply some of them.

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Life changing. must read. ............. seriously

.............................. stop reading this review and start reading the book. it can't wait any longer.

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amazing book

tim knows what he's talking about. I have read hundreds of business books and this is in my top 3.

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Fuel for your life journey

I bought this because I was bored to death: is life only about work, bills, and staying home to shoulder your "responsibilities?" I was born and made myself for this? No - shouts Tim Ferriss but unlike others with revolutionary ideas he makes it REAL and entertaining and informative!
There isn't a sould who can't gain something valuable from this book. Just Ray Porters voice is enough to get you up in the morning.

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Love it. ready to implement

It was a great book. ordered the hardcopy to reference to. ready to implement a lot of the principles and get my early retirement.

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Real, practical steps and resources provided to free up time!

I appreciate Tim's willingness to share his own personal tips, techniques and sometimes questionable methods. He gives real steps and resources for one to use to automate processes, work remotely, reduce work stress, and free up valuable time. I don't think these concepts will work for everyone, but they are great for the entrepreneurs and those who's professions are conducive to working remotely. I also like his tips for traveling efficiently and cheaply. The "new rich" concept is a great one! He's a little arrogant, but I'm a retired Naval Aviator and an aspiring entrepreneur, so I can appreciate the need for confidence in a demanding environment.

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Great buy, opens your mind up to possibilities in our current economic condition. Not a huge fan of the voice actor but he's bearable.

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Great Read

Easy to listen to and tons of resources to take advantage of. Definitely worth the listed!

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