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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Timothy Ferriss · 2007 · 14 pages
Throwing out the old tools and methods for success (balancing life and work, retiring well, having a great nest egg) and replace them with a whole new way of living. Listeners can lead a rich life by working only 4 hours a week, freeing up the rest of their time to spend it living the lives they want.
From the Back Cover
Throwing out the old tools and methods for success (balancing life and work, retiring well, having a great nest egg) and replace them with a whole new way of living. Listeners can lead a rich life by working only 4 hours a week, freeing up the rest of their time to spend it living the lives they want.
About the Author
TIM FERRISS has a diverse background of experience, including working as an actor, speaking six foreign languages, holding a world record in tango, and being a national Chinese kickboxing champion. He has written for Maxim and the Philadelphia Inquirer, has appeared on MTV and CBS radio, and has been interviewed in such publications as the New York Times and National Geographic Traveler.
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Mike Shinoda
“I do talk about The 4-Hour Workweek quite a bit.”↗

Maurice Ashley
“Made me ditch the average life in search of one with complete flexibility and freedom to live life on my terms.”↗

Blake Mycoskie
“I read The 4-Hour Workweek right when I started Toms. There’s so many things that I took from it that allowed Toms to have this incredible growth.”↗


Jason Silva
“I was very affected by The 4-Hour Workweek. I was like this guy has it figured out.”↗
Laura R Walker
“For those who struggle with productivity and taking control of their lives, I give this book, of course!”↗

Fedor Holz
“Book #9 9/10 Highly recommend this to anyone who feels like pursuing his dreams but doesn't really know how to get there yet. Inspiring!”↗

Sahil Bloom
“@thecolbykultgen Great book. So different than anything else out there.”↗

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“@BowTiedOpossum Great book”↗
































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