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  • The 4-Hour Work Week

  • By: Timothy Ferriss
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,474 ratings)

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The 4-Hour Work Week

By: Timothy Ferriss
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Summary

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Do you dream of 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 audiobook is the blueprint to make that possible.

In this fascinating audiobook, read by Ray Porter, Timothy Ferriss details his road to financial success and the steps he took along the way. His plan is simple to follow, easy to apply and relevant for anyone looking to make a change.

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.

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 £5 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.

Please Note: The audio references accompanying material that is not included with this audiobook.

©2011 Timothy Ferriss (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks
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Loved it

This’ll definitely be a book that I will give as a present to friends and family,
Thank you Tim

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Outstanding

Can only be described as a life changer. Excited to start putting the tools and tips into action.

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Brilliant

I was sceptical before reading but genuinely loved this. So many practical things to put in to action to save time and build the life I want. Highly recommend this book.

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Great Book

Although written almost fifteen years ago, the book is still relevant today. I will take my online business and life to the next level using the teachings of this book. With the help of this book, I will automate my life and mus business.

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I am going to start apply it TODAY!

Inspirational, motivating and a eye opener! love this and feel like it's time to make a real change! what's the worse that can happen........nothing!

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Engaging

Just listen to it in full, re-listening to parts in order to fully understand. Straight onto listening again to get the bits I missed.

Well worth the money.

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Game changer

This audio book changed my life. I don't generally leave reviews (this is my first one) but this one deserves it. Highly recommended!

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great story

this is an inspirational book in how to strip back life to bear essentials to show you more freedom and happiness. thoroughly recommended.

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Great Book, Not Just About Outsourcing

Where does The 4-Hour Work Week rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I'd say no.2. I've listened to a lot.

What did you like best about this story?

The dreamlining part and questions - I thought that was a pretty good part

Which scene did you most enjoy?

THe author explaining how his mother would call him "tunafish". Also his mother's reaction to him dropping out of school was quite funny.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No emotional reaction, just good information.

Any additional comments?

Apart from the dreamlining section, the books main thrust is in how you can leverage your time using other people (for example VA's in India), and provides good insights into how you can do this. I'll be going back again at some point to go over some of the methods and techniques. HIs blog is also well worth it and has really good info available for nothing. Because I enjoyed this book, I'm getting the other two (chef and body).

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Great Book - one of my favourites

Awesome tips - take notes and bookmark key points. This will help you acheive your personal goals and is a must read for any entrepreneur or aspiring one. Learn to work to your schedule!

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