I picked up the ‘
4-hour work week’ (4HWW) book again today and it got me thinking. How many people have read this book and not changed anything about their life? And why is that?
Are Tim’s ideas so out there that most people think he isn’t talking to them?
I don’t think so.
I read it about two years ago and frankly, I stayed in my 9-5 job. I really struggled with his focus on developing a product. Tim Ferriss, the author, states that he is not a ‘services’ person. I think I am a ‘services’ person, not a ‘product’ person.
I actually also really like helping others. Doing something meaningful. Maybe that sounds clichéd but it’s true.
I think 4HWW is a great tool for motivating you to incorporate mini-retirements into your life. The idea that has stayed with me most is the 80:20 principle where 20 per cent of your effort generates 80 per cent of your outcomes. A great way to assess your work behaviour. But 4HWW has a strong focus on generating cash and rarely talks about your motivations and, in the words of
James Altucher, your ‘themes’. I don't think it has all of the answers.
What did you change as a result of Tim Ferriss’ book?
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