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The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content.

Ever wonder, “How can I work smarter and not harder?” Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan–there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint.

This step-by-step guide to luxury lifestyle design teaches:
• How Tim went from $40,000 per year and 80 hours per week to $40,000 per month and 4 hours per week
• How to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want
• How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs
• How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist
• How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent “mini-retirements”

The new expanded edition of Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek includes:
• More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers (including families) who have doubled income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting point
• Real-world templates you can copy for eliminating e-mail, negotiating with bosses and clients, or getting a private chef for less than $8 a meal
• How Lifestyle Design principles can be suited to unpredictable economic times
• The latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either
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Boredom is the enemy, not some abstract ‘failure.”

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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, Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul®, 100+ million copies sold

"This is a whole new ball game.  Highly recommended."
—Dr. Stewart D. Friedman, Director of the Work/Life Integration Project, The Wharton School

"Stunning and amazing. From mini-retirements to outsourcing your life,
it's all here. Whether you're a wage slave or a Fortune 500 CEO, this
book will change your life!"
—Phil Town, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Rule #1

"The 4-Hour Workweek is a new way of solving a very old problem: just how can we work to live and prevent our lives from being all about work?  A world of infinite options awaits those who would read this book and be inspired by it!"  
—Michael E. Gerber, Founder & Chairman of E-Myth Worldwide and the World's #1 Small Business Guru

“Timothy has packed more lives into his 29 years than Steve Jobs has in his 51.”
—Tom Foremski, Journalist and Publisher of SiliconValleyWatcher.com

“Thanks to Tim Ferriss, I have more time in my life to travel, spend time with family and write book blurbs. This is a dazzling and highly useful
work.”
—A.J. Jacobs, Editor-at-Large, Esquire Magazine, Author of The Know-It-All

"If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint."
—Mike Maples, Co-founder of Motive Communications (IPO to $260M market cap), Founding Executive of Tivoli (sold to IBM for $750M)

"Tim is Indiana Jones for the digital age. I've already used his advice to go spearfishing on remote islands and ski the best hidden slopes of Argentina. Simply put, do what he says and you can live like a millionaire."
—Albert Pope, Derivatives Trading, UBS World Headquarters

“This engaging book makes you ask the most important question that you will ever face: What exactly is it that you want out of work and life, and why? Tim Ferriss is a master of getting more for less, often with the help of people he doesn't even know, and here he gives away his secrets for fulfilling your dreams.”
—Bo Burlingham, Editor-at-Large, Inc. magazine and author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big

"Reading this book is like putting a few zeros on your income.  Tim brings lifestyle to a new level–listen to him!"
—Michael D. Kerlin, McKinsey & Company Consultant to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund and J. William Fulbright Scholar

"Part scientist and part adventure hunter, Tim Ferriss has created a road map for an entirely new world.  I devoured this book in one sitting–I have seen nothing like it."
—Charles L. Brock, Chairman and CEO, Brock Capital Group; Former CFO, COO, and General Counsel, Scholastic, Inc.; Former President, Harvard Law School Association

"Outsourcing is no longer just for Fortune 500 companies.  Small and mid-sized firms, as well as busy professionals, can outsource their work to increase their productivity and free time for more important commitments. It's time for the world to take advantage of this revolution.”
—Vivek Kulkarni, CEO Brickwork India and former IT Secretary, Bangalore;Credited as the “techno-bureaucrat” who helped make Bangalore an IT destination in India

"Tim is the master! I should know. I followed his rags to riches path and watched him transform himself from competitive fighter to entrepreneur. He tears apart conventional assumptions until he finds a better way."
—Dan Partland, Emmy Award-Winning Producer; American High, Welcome to the Dollhouse

"The 4-Hour Workweek is an absolute necessity for those adventurous souls who want to live life to its fullest.  Buy it and read it before you sacrifice any more!"
—John Lusk, Group Product Manager, Microsoft World Headquarters

"If you want to live your dreams now, and not in 20 or 30 years, buy this book!"
—Laura Roden, Chairman of the Silicon Valley Association of Start-up Entrepreneurs;Lecturer in Corporate Finance, San Jose State University

“With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week.”
—Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Fisher Jurvetson; Financiers to innovators including Hotmail, Skype, and Overture.com

"Tim Ferriss’s book is about gaining the courage to streamline your life… But even more than that, it challenges the reader to seriously consider an essential–yet rarely asked–question:  What do you really want from life?"
—Rolf Potts, Author of Vagabonding and Travel Columnist for Yahoo! News

"Tim has done what most people only dream of doing. I can't believe he is going to let his secrets out of the bag. This book is a must read!"
—Stephen Key, Top Inventor and Team Designer of Teddy Ruxpin, Lazer Tag; Consultant to “American Inventor”

About the Author

TIMOTHY FERRISS is a serial entrepreneur, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and angel investor/advisor (Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, Uber, and 20+ more).  Best known for his rapid-learning techniques, Tim's books -- The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef -- have been published in 30+ languages. The 4-Hour Workweek has spent seven years on The New York Times bestseller list. Tim has been featured by more than 100 media outlets including The New York Times, The Economist, TIME, Forbes, Fortune, Outside, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and CNN. He has guest lectured in entrepreneurship at Princeton University since 2003. His popular blog www.fourhourblog.com has 1M+ monthly readers, and his Twitter account @tferriss was selected by Mashable as one of only five “Must-Follow” accounts for entrepreneurs. Tim’s primetime TV show, The Tim Ferriss Experiment (www.upwave.com/tfx), teaches rapid-learning techniques for helping viewers to produce seemingly superhuman results in minimum time.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; Expanded, Updated ed. edition (December 15, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307465357
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307465351
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.21 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
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Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company‘s ‘Most Innovative Business People’ and one of Fortune‘s ‘40 under 40’. He is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others) and the author of four #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef and Tools of Titans. The Observer and other media have called Tim ‘the Oprah of audio’ due to the influence of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to exceed 200 million downloads. Tim received his BA from Princeton University in 2000, where he focused on language acquisition and East Asian Studies. He developed his non-fiction writing with Pulitzer Prize winner John McPhee and formed his life philosophies under Nobel Prize winner Kenzaburo Oe. He is far dumber than both. Tim enjoys bear claws, chocolate croissants, writing ‘About’ pages in third person and neglecting italics.

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Customers find the humor in the book very humorous and catchy. They also say the content is unbelievable, crucial in encouraging a mindset of resilience, and contains a good collection of tools and demonstrations. Readers describe the book as concise, descriptive, and consistently engaging. Opinions are mixed on the plot, usefulness, and writing style. Some find the stories amazing, while others say they're unrealistic and profane. Reader opinions are mixed also on the usefulness and writing styles, with some finding it efficient and productive, while other say it lacks a sense of values and soul.

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1,250 customers mention "Content"1,185 positive65 negative

Customers find the book an unbelievable source of knowledge, packed with great examples, testimonials, and other tidbits. They say it provides a sense of perspective and a toolbox to help clean up their lives. Readers also say the book is inspiring, straightforward, and well-written. They appreciate the author's willingness to challenge readers' assumptions and push them out of their comfort zone.

"...This approach is crucial in encouraging a mindset of resilience and proactive problem-solving.Selective Ignorance and Focus:..." Read more

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342 customers mention "Readability"319 positive23 negative

Customers find the book concise, descriptive, and engaging. They also say it's an incredible how-to guide with detailed information, formulas, and plans for navigating lifestyle design in a rapidly changing economy. Readers also mention the paperback is better to follow because of the tasks and the author's engaging writing style. They love the way it'd structured, and say it provides actual advice, tasks, and worksheets to help them.

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"...Honestly, the book is easy to read and the content is amazing...." Read more

"Personally, i loved the book. The way its structured, what it opens you up to, the various covered topics, its mostly, an all around amazing book..." Read more

63 customers mention "Humor"59 positive4 negative

Customers find the humor in the book very entertaining, poetic, and likable. They also say the author is clever and well-written. Customers also mention that the book is catchy and offers a solution in a very catchy title.

"...Casual enough - but not vulgar. I now understand why it’s such a cult book among productivity and entrepreneurship gurus...." Read more

"...Tim takes this rather weighty topic on with a combination of humor, frankness, and specific advice which yields an extremely motivational and..." Read more

"...honest and down to earth. very well written, sometimes even poetic...." Read more

"...offers great insights and first-hand experiences in a very straight-forward and humorous way...." Read more

31 customers mention "Income"28 positive3 negative

Customers find the book provides great tips to maximize income, create automated income streams, and give hope for financial freedom and independence. They say it creates a paradigm shift and elevates their business immediately. Readers also mention that the book has great points on the power of automation and how manual processes are not effective.

"...There are million ways to create passive income, and once set up properly maybe only need to work one hour or five hours or 10 hours…or no hours per..." Read more

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"...Ferris presents a very interesting way of viewing personal wealth and success and offers very detailed, clear, and easy to follow steps for how you..." Read more

"...web businesses that run mostly by themselves, giving you a decent income and plenty of free time...." Read more

128 customers mention "Usefulness"54 positive74 negative

Customers are mixed about the usefulness of the book. Some mention that their efficiency in work has improved with the app, while others say that it's generally useless and disappointing.

"...Great, right? But the problem is this DOESN'T work for everyone...." Read more

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"...a lot of the "tools" in this book to be a little out of date or not as relevant, which isnt the end of the world...." Read more

"...The key aspects are efficiency, planning, and staying on task. Of course everyone knows these are important...." Read more

128 customers mention "Writing style"40 positive88 negative

Customers are mixed about the writing style. Some mention that the author is very honest and direct, and the book is concise, descriptive, and consistently engaging. They also appreciate the good quotes and excellent communication. However, some customers feel the author uses difficult words, and at times the tone is over simplistic and condescending. They find the book frustrating and filled with a lot of fluff.

"...a side business that I’m trying to build out more, I found it lacking in depth to take me to the next level...." Read more

"...much harder to grasp due to the way it's written, without properly summarizing the covered content or properly dividing the content into bite-sized..." Read more

"...There are some pretty good quotes in here, both from the author as well as various snippets from famous thinkers and celebrities sprinkled..." Read more

"Good read but too many references to try and bring everyone to the website." Read more

63 customers mention "Plot"22 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the stories amazing and inspiring, while others say it's unrealistic and off-putting. They also say the childish approach blurs the theme and objective of the book.

"...Conclusion: this book is for naive, weak, dummies who hate their jobs and will take any terrible advice to give them hope...." Read more

"...is much like his speaking style (on his podcast)--personal, casual, relatable and real...." Read more

"...On the minus side, Ferris's presentation is cheesy: he gives us a four step plan concocted from a gee-whiz acronym, DEAL..." Read more

"At times, I didn't like the over simplistic and even condescending tone of the book...." Read more

38 customers mention "Narrative length"0 positive38 negative

Customers find the narrative length of the book too long, boring, repetitive, and confusing. They also say the pep-talks are brief and some topics drag on. Readers also mention that the stories are made up to make a point and are long on fluff and short on substance.

"This book was a decent read but really repetitive...." Read more

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Good motivational book.
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Good motivational book.
Obviously when it comes to these books they can be somewhat vague and positive so it can be hard not be contrived. The average cliche's are certainly here and the youth of the writer at the time of its creation does present itself from time to time but overall this is a pretty good book and worth recommending. The key aspects are efficiency, planning, and staying on task. Of course everyone knows these are important. What is valuable about this book is it gives you actual advice, tasks, and worksheets to help you build these habits rather than just telling you how awesome you are and just how good it is to stay motivated. There are some pretty good quotes in here, both from the author as well as various snippets from famous thinkers and celebrities sprinkled throughout the book. This is important since it lets me pretend to know about more historical figures than I really do in passing conversation. Since this book was made in the early 2000s a lot of the links are for outdated platforms that have been replaced with better options with the passage of time, but that will always be the case with anything over a decade old. Much of the matter is timeless however, and it is important to remind ourselves to keep our minds on track. Ive finished about half of the book at the time of writing this review, and so far I feel like it has been worthy of my time.In terms of the seller the book came in excellent condition. Minor bump on the hardcover but for its price it was essentially a steal. I have certainly damaged and defaced it more since I purchased it.Book 4/5 Physical condition and shipment 5/5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Transform Your Life and Work: Achieve More by Doing Less with 'The 4-Hour Workweek
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I just had to share my thoughts on "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss, a book that has been a game-changer for me, both professionally and personally. As someone who's deeply involved in helping others unlock their potential and transform their lives, I can't stress enough how valuable this book has been.

Why This Book is a Game-Changer
Empowering Lifestyle Design:
Ferriss’s DEAL framework (Define, Eliminate, Automate, Liberate) is a clear roadmap for creating a life that prioritizes meaningful experiences over conventional work routines. It aligns perfectly with my approach to transformation, emphasizing the importance of living a balanced and purposeful life.

Efficiency and Productivity:
The book's emphasis on the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) and Parkinson's Law has revolutionized how I manage both my work and personal projects. By focusing on the critical 20% of activities that yield 80% of the results, I've been able to streamline my efforts, achieving more in less time. This is something I actively teach my clients to help them eliminate unnecessary tasks and focus on what truly matters.

Overcoming Fear and Taking Action:
Ferriss's insights on overcoming fear and taking bold steps are incredibly empowering. His framework for evaluating worst-case scenarios and preparing for them has helped me and those I mentor to move past paralyzing fears and take decisive action. This approach is crucial in encouraging a mindset of resilience and proactive problem-solving.

Selective Ignorance and Focus:
The idea of a low-information diet has been revolutionary for me. By cutting out unnecessary information and focusing only on what is immediate and actionable, I’ve been able to maintain a clearer mind and better focus on my creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. In today’s information-overloaded society, this concept is a lifesaver.

Practical Application and Sharing:
Recognizing the transformative potential of this book, I’ve bought multiple copies to give to struggling friends and fellow entrepreneurs. Ferriss’s strategies are not just practical but also inspirational, offering a new perspective on work and life. By sharing this book, I aim to empower others to break free from the traditional 9-5 grind and create lives filled with purpose and freedom.

In summary, "The 4-Hour Workweek" is more than just a guide to working less; it’s a manifesto for living more intentionally and efficiently. The principles in this book have significantly influenced my work and personal philosophy, making it a vital tool in my toolkit for transformation. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to redefine their relationship with work and achieve a more fulfilling, balanced life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Plus the title made it sound like it belonged on an infomercial and not in my ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015
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I had seen the uber-orange cover of The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss all over: Bookstores (duh!), backseats of cars, airplane terminals, frat houses and more. Yet despite its proliferation into the hands (and Kindles) of millions of people all over the world, and its catchy headline, I had yet to read it. In fact, I had no inclination to read it whatsoever.

Quite frankly, I had no idea what it was about. Plus the title made it sound like it belonged on an infomercial and not in my book collection.

Things changed when I started listening to the Tim Ferriss Show podcast just a few weeks ago. The podcast is fantastic and I haven’t been able to stop listening to it; I highly recommend it.

From what I’ve noticed, if I enjoy reading someone’s articles or website, I generally enjoy their podcasts (the same holds true vice-versa). So when I saw that it was available for only $1.99 on Kindle I didn’t hesitate one bit.

Can I really only work 4 hours?

That’s what everyone wants to know. For the most part, no it is not feasible for most. In fact, Tim repeats in his podcasts and presumably other mediums that The 4 Hour Workweek is not to be taken literally. Rather, it drives the point home of what the book is really about: Optimizing your time, eliminating distractions, and finding passive streams of income to allow you to do minimal work while having maximum freedom.

It’s a solid concept. In fact, there really is little basis for the traditional 9-5 schedule:

How is it possible that all the people in the world need exactly 8 hours to accomplish their work? It isn’t. 9– 5 is arbitrary.”

The idea behind this book is to essentially turn the idea of working hard on its head:

Being busy is a form of laziness— lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing, and is far more unpleasant. Being selective— doing less— is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest.”

Many books of this nature are simply filled with fluff, woo-woo, and other law of attraction platitudes, but The 4 Hour Workweek is absolutely filled to the brim with productivity tips. This makes the book worth the price of admission alone (that goes for the full price hardcover too!)

There are a few concepts that he really stresses throughout the book and that will allow you to eliminate and optimize.

The first of which is the 80/20 principle, also known as the Pareto Principle. This principle states that 80% of results (profit, happiness etc.) comes from 20% of output. Once Tim discovered this principle, he applied it to his nutritional supplement company so that he could focus on the select few clients that brought him the bulk of his income, and to eliminate the pesky customers who were nothing but trouble.

Sure, it cost him some income, but it allowed him to reduce his stress exponentially and freed up a plethora of time.

A second major principle is Parkinson’s law, which states:

… that a task will swell in (perceived) importance and complexity in relation to the time allotted for its completion. It is the magic of the imminent deadline. If I give you 24 hours to complete a project, the time pressure forces you to focus on execution, and you have no choice but to do only the bare essentials. If I give you a week to complete the same task, it’s six days of making a mountain out of a molehill.”

The best approach to Parkinson’s Law is to

1. Limit tasks to the important to shorten work time (80/ 20).

2. Shorten work time to limit tasks to the important (Parkinson’s Law). The best solution is to use both together: Identify the few critical tasks that contribute most to income and schedule them with very short and clear deadlines.”

There are a plethora of other tidbits of wisdom throughout, such as:

Check e-mail twice per day, once at 12: 00 noon or just prior to lunch, and again at 4: 00 P.M.
At least three times per day at scheduled times [ask] the following question: Am I being productive or just active?
More is not better, and stopping something is often 10 times better than finishing it.
Getting Your Own Personal Assistant

One of the most engaging and laughable topics in the book was the chapter on virtual assistants (VA). I say laughable because it’s actually incredibly feasible to have a 3rd world virtual assistant, and I couldn’t help myself from laughing at the idea of having a team of Indians heeding my every beck and call.

Consider this:

If you spend your time, worth $ 20-25 per hour, doing something that someone else will do for $ 10 per hour…”

Makes sense. Plus there are other good reasons to consider getting a VA:

Getting a remote personal assistant is a huge departure point and marks the moment that you learn how to give orders and be commander instead of the commanded. It is small-scale training wheels for the most critical of NR skills: remote management and communication.”

The Original Internet Entrepeneur

When I began to read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, I noticed something: I had read this before. But it wasn’t because Aurelius was plagiarizing content 2000 years in the future, rather it was the inverse.

I’ve noticed this phenomena with The 4 Hour Workweek in that much of the content seemed all too familiar with the Digital Nomad and lifestyle design communities and advice of today. But seeing as it was written originally in 2007, one could say it was the first of its kind.

In fact, the proliferation of internet entrepreneurs are likely a result of this book.

On that note, look where Tim Ferris is today. He’s not lounging on a beach in Guatemala making money off his supplements. Rather, he’s busting his ass in Silicon Valley helping startups turn into massive success stories.

This is no fault of his; I just think many readers of this book and these internet entrepreneurs lose sight of this. They get caught in finding ‘passive income’ and settling for 1-3K a month; just enough to make do in a foreign country of their choice.

This is what I wanted for so long, but now this doesn’t seem like enough. I’d much rather be doing what Tim is doing now as opposed to what he recommend in his book.

Don’t Follow This Book Like the Gospel

Again, the 4 Hour Workweek isn’t designed to be taken literally. This is a pattern throughout the book.

In fact, much of the information regarding internet marketing and asking a boss for a remote work agreement is completely useless for me and may be for you. Yet, overall I was really impressed with the book. There was plenty of solid, actionable advice throughout. In fact, I’ve already marked this book down as one I will have to read again to internalize the concepts that stood out to me.

http://masculinebooks.com/2015/05/26/the-4-hour-workweek-by-tim-ferriss/
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ti apre la mente
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Paradigmenwechsel für das Arbeitsleben
Reviewed in Germany on January 18, 2024
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Tim Ferriss' "Die 4-Stunden-Woche" ist ein faszinierendes Buch, das einen revolutionären Ansatz zur Lebens- und Arbeitsgestaltung präsentiert. Ferriss fordert konventionelle Arbeitsmuster heraus und zeigt auf, wie man ein Leben führen kann, das mehr Freiheit, Flexibilität und Erfüllung bietet.

Die Stärke des Buches liegt in Ferriss' persönlichen Erfahrungen und seinem Talent, komplexe Ideen verständlich zu vermitteln. Sein Konzept der Effektivität über Effizienz und die Idee, das Leben in sogenannten "Museen" zu gestalten, inspirieren viele Leser dazu, ihre eigene Arbeit und Lebensweise zu überdenken.

Die vorgestellten Prinzipien wie Outsourcing, Automatisierung und die Fokussierung auf das Wesentliche haben viele Menschen dazu ermutigt, nach neuen Wegen in ihrer beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung zu suchen. Das Buch bietet praktische Ratschläge und Tools, um den Weg zu einem lebenswerteren Arbeitsleben zu ebnen.

Allerdings ist Ferriss' Ansatz nicht für jeden geeignet, und einige Leser könnten Schwierigkeiten haben, seine radikalen Ideen in ihrem eigenen Kontext umzusetzen. Die Betonung auf finanzieller Unabhängigkeit und die Kritik an herkömmlichen Karrierepfaden könnten in manchen Fällen als zu extrem empfunden werden.

Insgesamt ist "Die 4-Stunden-Woche" ein inspirierendes Buch für diejenigen, die nach alternativen Lebens- und Arbeitsmodellen streben. Es ermutigt dazu, die eigenen Prioritäten zu überdenken und eine ausgewogenere Lebensweise anzustreben.
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Reviewed in Poland on December 18, 2023
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The book is absolute 10 but I wouldn't recommend it as the first book to read it's too long for the first book. It will make you bored and you won't read other books 📚
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