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  • The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)

  • By: Timothy Ferriss
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (21,284 ratings)

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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)

By: Timothy Ferriss
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Forget the old concepts of retirement and a deferred life plan. There is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. For living more and working less, this book is the blueprint.

This expanded edition includes dozens of practical tips and case studies from people who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book. Also included are templates for eliminating email and negotiating with bosses and clients, how to apply lifestyle principles in unpredictable economic times, and the latest tools, tricks, and shortcuts for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.

©2007 2009 by Tim Ferriss (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"It's about time this book was written. It is a long-overdue manifesto for the mobile lifestyle, and Tim Ferriss is the ideal ambassador. This will be huge." (Jack Canfield)

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One of the modern day greats

An encouraging guide with lots of practical advice and additional resources. Worth the investment.

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Really Gives You Perspective

Great Read. Love the real world examples, book recommendations and real world examples. I want to read it or listen again to absorb more.

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Great

Awesome book. Entertaining the whole time. Definitely some skippable parts but that’s the beauty of an audiobook

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Great read

Great book just need to apply everything this book teach us and great tools to grow

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good concepts but a lil wordy

The are definitely great concepts but he gets into the weeds..not all is applicable

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Great book

Great book real and honest amazing very well done and insightful well recommended love it get it thank for sharing so much wisdom

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Must read for everybody, entrepreneur or not!

Listened to this twice. Suggest this book for everyone that needs to escape their 40 work life!

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One of the best blueprint for nowadays mindset!

Best book to shape your mindset and free from regular 9 to 5 job. Would highly recommend this book!

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Best book I’ve read in a long time

Game changer. Absolutely love this book. I’m going to read it again shortly. Recommended for sure

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This Book is Fire

I’m now planning my new lifestyle to join the NR world and tour planet earth!

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