The 4-Hour Workweek - My Thoughts
First off, I LOVE this book!
While I may not be a large corporation that manufactures an actual product, there are a number of valuable tools and lessons that I’m able to utilize.
There are so many things you can do to free up an amazing amount of time during your day - when you read this, you’ll likely feel silly for having not thought of that sooner!
Who would have thought a simple alteration in the way you answer your phone could save so much time?
It can!
Another simple alteration to the way you spend your time can free up an enormous amount of time. Checking your email twice a day! Could you ever restrict yourself to checking your email just before lunch and around 4 PM?
That’s probably going to be a tough one for me, but I’m gradually working my way into the various recommendations of Tim Ferris.
I found Tim’s stories to be enlightening and encouraging. From his tales of early employment and getting fired because he found ways to get the job done in two hours when the boss thought it should take eight — to his building companies and outsourcing many of the tasks that consume a large part of a persons day.
No matter what you do for a living, there are tips in the 4-Hour Workweek that you’ll be able to apply to your own life.
It’s a quick read, especially when you get to the part where Tim actually shares an amazing tip on speed reading. You’ll find yourself not wanting to put this book down and if you do put it down, it’s only to run to the internet to research the weblinks that are shared throughout. As a blogger, you’re going to recognize a few of them, I’m sure.
This is a book about action! One quote that stands out above all is:
It’s better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
To ask permission is to seek denial. And if you truly believe in what you are doing, why risk having it denied?
If you’ve read 4-Hour Workweek, I’d love to hear what you thought! If you haven’t read it yet, you should! I ordered mine through Amazon for $12.00. Very affordable when I consider the amount of time it’s going to save me and in the long term, the money I’ll be making.
I may just reach that $10,000 a month goal before the end of 2007! I hope! :)
The 4-Hour work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Tags: tim ferris, 4 hour workweek, mini retirement, outsourcing, new rich
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5 opinions for The 4-Hour Workweek - My Thoughts
homemom3
Jul 30, 2007 at 5:43 pm
I think this will be put on my to buy list. Thanks for the recommendation Gayla. Eeek on not checking during those times though.
Fred
Jul 30, 2007 at 5:57 pm
I recently read this book. It certainly provides a lot of motivation to develop an automated business. I hope that I can figure out how to succeed in this space.
Delphine
Jul 31, 2007 at 1:53 pm
this is exactly what I’m reaching for, a passive way to make money without spending a lot of time doing it.
As far as the email, I already to that. I try my best not to check it constantly, even when I am online. I like to check first thing in the morning and at 8p.m. I don’t seem to miss too much with that system, people who need an immediate response usually call me, if they’re emailing they can wait a few hours I think. I’ll check this book out.
doris
Aug 1, 2007 at 12:15 am
What a coincidence! Last weekend, I had lunch with a couple of good friends and they were recommending this book and now, I’m reading your review - this shows that I should head down to the bookstore to grab a copy - thanks for sharing :)
Char
Aug 1, 2007 at 2:45 am
My copy came today and I started reading it this afternoon. I look forward to comparing notes.
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