BOOK REVIEW: The 4-hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

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"The 4 - hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss - Book Review by Astrid Idema

Timothy Ferriss wants to educate and motivate people to be more effective and productive through limiting their workweek.

One of the striking quotes is "Being busy is a kind of laziness. Being lazy in your thoughts and acting randomly".

Ferriss advocates the 80-20 rule. Eliminating the 80% of work that only delivers 20% of the output and strengthen the 20% that delivers you 80% of your success.

About the book

The book is entertaining and motivating. Who doesn't want to cut back on working and go on wonderful travels around the world, spending more time on your hobbies and family and friends? Timothy Ferris is living that dream! Being smart on how he spends his time and out sources practically all time consuming work. The 4-hour Workweek gives you tips and practices on how you can set up a business that gives you the free time to act as a New Rich.

Tips

• The easiest: delimit your email reading and answering to two times a day
  
• Emphasize your strengths and don't focus on your weaknesses
  
• Be clear about your dreams. Set time lines and describe small steps
  
• Eliminate all ineffective work
  
• Delegate, outsource and automate everything that is possible
  
• Get yourself a mentor

About Timothy Ferriss

Timothy Ferriss (1978) runs a multinational while traveling all over the world. Putting his 4 hour workweek in practice. Timothy speaks 6 languages, is amongst many other things, the first American world record holder for tango dancing and national champion in Chinese kickboxing.

Tim has been invited to speak at some of the world's most innovative organizations.

Change your life

Reading the book helped me generate many ideas and get my priorities straight. I'm trying to get myself some more free time to enjoy life, family and friends. Maybe not just 4 hours work per week, but it is a great goal to work towards. One of the things I did was joining a company in which almost everything is automated. They provide the tools to outsource as much as possible. You can do it too!!

About the author of this article

Astrid Idema is an Internet Marketer with over 10 years of online experience working for international companies like eBay and Brother. She is passionate about online opportunities and balancing your life. Astrid is also a mentor and coach for others entering the online marketing world. Learn more about Astrid Idema and her team.

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