Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The 4-Hour Workweek

The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content.
The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content.by Timothy Ferriss is a very interesting tome with some great food for thought.  Timothy does a great job of balancing practical advice with stories, personal anecdotes, and resources.  There are also some creative ideas for boot-strapping small businesses inside.  I will definitely re-read this book in the near future and use it as a reference for my own business ventures.  The practical advice Tim gives for utilizing Adwords to see if your business will be successful is almost invaluable. If it wasn't for the occasional expletive, this book would be at the top of my list of recommendations. Its around 370 pages and and medium read. 4.5 out of 5

Update July 2014 - I'm reconsidering my review of this book.  While it is well written and offers interesting insights into 'alternative' options for a career, the more I've considered Mr. Ferriss' premise in this book, the less I think it's good advice for young adults to follow.  The 4-hour work week may work for some people, but I don't think it would work for the majority of the population.  It does offer some creative insights into passive income generation, but I don't think it's practical advice for the majority of young adults out there.  Certainly not when I compare it to books like Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott!

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