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The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich Paperback – 1 March 2011
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A new, updated and expanded edition of this New York Times bestseller on how to reconstruct your life so it's not all about work
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, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint.
This step-by step guide to luxury lifestyle design teaches-
* How Tim went from $40,000 dollars 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'.
This new updated and expanded edition includes-
More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers (including families) who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting point
* Real-world templates you can copy for eliminating email, negotiating with bosses and clients, or getting a private chef for less than e5 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.
- Print length416 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherVERMILION - MASS MARKET
- Publication date1 March 2011
- Dimensions21.6 x 13.5 x 2.49 cm
- ISBN-109780091929114
- ISBN-13978-0091929114
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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, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint.
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The book that has caught the imagination of overworked America ― Sunday Telegraph
This is a whole new ball game. Highly recommended. -- Dr. Stewart D. Friedman, Adviser to Jack Welch and Former Vice President Al Gore on Work/Family Issues, Director of the Work/Life Integration Project, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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!
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
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- ASIN : 0091929113
- Publisher : VERMILION - MASS MARKET; 1st edition (1 March 2011)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 416 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780091929114
- ISBN-13 : 978-0091929114
- Dimensions : 21.6 x 13.5 x 2.49 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 1 in Office Management
- 3 in Time Management (Books)
- 8 in Workplace Culture (Books)
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About the author

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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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


Reviewed in the United States on 21 February 2024
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


What strikes you first about this book is Ferriss's audacious promise: escaping the rat race and living anywhere while joining the new rich. This isn’t just a book; it's a call to fundamentally change how you view work and life. The updated edition, with over 100 new pages, is packed with fresh insights and actionable steps, making it even more relevant in today's fast-changing world.
Ferriss's writing is engaging, often humorous, and always thought-provoking. He doesn't just offer tips; he provides a comprehensive framework for achieving what he terms 'lifestyle design.' This approach involves delegating, automating, and eliminating unnecessary tasks to free up time and resources to live more fully.
The book's real strength lies in its actionable content. From negotiating remote work to starting a side hustle or automating your income, Ferriss provides tools and techniques that are both innovative and practical. These strategies are not just theoretical; they are backed by case studies and real-life examples, including Ferriss's own experiences.
One of the most impactful concepts is the idea of mini-retirements, where instead of deferring life's pleasures for a traditional retirement, Ferriss advocates for taking extended breaks throughout one’s career. This concept alone challenges the traditional work-life paradigm and encourages readers to think differently about their time and goals.
In summary, The 4-Hour Workweek is more than a book; it's a lifestyle guide that empowers you to break free from the mundane and create a life that is rich in experiences and achievements. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a freelancer, or someone feeling stuck in a traditional job, this book offers a blueprint for creating a life that is not only productive but also adventurous and fulfilling. It's a must-read for anyone looking to transform their life and embrace a new way of living and working. Truly deserving of its acclaim and a perfect 5-star rating.

It's got great practical information in their which definitely makes you look at things in a different perspective. Interesting read.
Hope you found my review helpful.

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.