Comments on: The 4-hour work week http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/ FSB Features Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Randy Fairfax, Va. http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-5834 Randy Fairfax, Va. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:09:41 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-5834 I think this book will be added to my reading list. With so many of you socialist types bashing him, Mr. Ferris must be on to something here that really threatens weak people. If you want to continue spending 40-80 hours a week being unproductive, skip his book and get a Federal Government job. You will fit right in. The only reason you create a business is for YOU, not to provide jobs, social empowerment or for chasing any of that liberal bullshit "common good" . Your business is about you. I think this book will be added to my reading list. With so many of you socialist types bashing him, Mr. Ferris must be on to something here that really threatens weak people. If you want to continue spending 40-80 hours a week being unproductive, skip his book and get a Federal Government job. You will fit right in. The only reason you create a business is for YOU, not to provide jobs, social empowerment or for chasing any of that liberal bullshit "common good" . Your business is about you.

]]> By: PB North Carolina http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-5052 PB North Carolina Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:58:59 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-5052 I don't know why so many of you are hacking on Tim. If YOU are concerned about world events and doing charity work, then couldn't you apply his techniques and use the extra time/money to do good deeds instead of lounging on a yacht or adventure travel as Tim does?! I also don't understand all this anger over him outsourcing and automating his work. He is paying others to do the work, it happens every single day all over the world, people! I'm stunned by some of the reactions to a guy who's doing well and sharing his techniques. Are we so indoctrinated in the idea that we have to bust our butts 70 hours a week in order to be productive citizens and good people? PLease... I don't know why so many of you are hacking on Tim. If YOU are concerned about world events and doing charity work, then couldn't you apply his techniques and use the extra time/money to do good deeds instead of lounging on a yacht or adventure travel as Tim does?!

I also don't understand all this anger over him outsourcing and automating his work. He is paying others to do the work, it happens every single day all over the world, people! I'm stunned by some of the reactions to a guy who's doing well and sharing his techniques. Are we so indoctrinated in the idea that we have to bust our butts 70 hours a week in order to be productive citizens and good people? PLease…

]]> By: Stephanie, Oceanside, California http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-708 Stephanie, Oceanside, California Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:06:48 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-708 While I understand the concept of the book, I would like to ask one thing...Please stop recommending that people outsource to India. There are virtual assistants in America who can do the work as well if not better. While I understand the concept of the book, I would like to ask one thing…Please stop recommending that people outsource to India. There are virtual assistants in America who can do the work as well if not better.

]]> By: Abhinav Gulyani, Delhi http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-689 Abhinav Gulyani, Delhi Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:16:40 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-689 Tim's book is a perfect reflection of lifestyle of a smart entrepreneur who values the principle of outsourcing more, then working harder on something which could had been done by someone else. Even though the book clarifies all the doubts and proclamation made by the author, but this book will be more enjoyed by people who were already in this path ;) Its a must read for all the GTD guys along with minor to major time management geeks. Abhinav Gulyani www.abhinavspeaks.com Tim's book is a perfect reflection of lifestyle of a smart entrepreneur who values the principle of outsourcing more, then working harder on something which could had been done by someone else.
Even though the book clarifies all the doubts and proclamation made by the author, but this book will be more enjoyed by people who were already in this path ;)

Its a must read for all the GTD guys along with minor to major time management geeks.

Abhinav Gulyani
http://www.abhinavspeaks.com

]]> By: Brion, San Jose (CA) http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-377 Brion, San Jose (CA) Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:59:51 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-377 I just finished reading Tim's book. It is awesome and has given me even more ideas to take charge of my life. I have been telling everyone I know to read this book. Brion www.iownmylife.net/brlau I just finished reading Tim's book. It is awesome and has given me even more ideas to take charge of my life. I have been telling everyone I know to read this book.

Brion
http://www.iownmylife.net/brlau

]]> By: Ben, Denver CO http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-165 Ben, Denver CO Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:14:33 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-165 For all you naysayer...read the book before you judge. Mr. Ferriss lives a more cultured, charitable, and productive life and contributes to the global economy more than any 10 of us posting on this blog. He's not a "typical rich jerk" because in his book, he tells you EXACTLY how to do what he's done. He has an information "Diet" not information "Anorexia." He learns what he needs to learn through more efficient sources than spending 15+ hours a week reading an newspaper and watching commercial television. This article is but a scratch on the surface...read the book before you judge. For all you naysayer…read the book before you judge. Mr. Ferriss lives a more cultured, charitable, and productive life and contributes to the global economy more than any 10 of us posting on this blog.

He's not a "typical rich jerk" because in his book, he tells you EXACTLY how to do what he's done.

He has an information "Diet" not information "Anorexia." He learns what he needs to learn through more efficient sources than spending 15+ hours a week reading an newspaper and watching commercial television.

This article is but a scratch on the surface…read the book before you judge.

]]> By: Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-157 Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:05:41 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-157 People hate this idea. Why do they hate it? Because they are either too lazy, too scared, too weak, or too incompetent to apply it. People would rather continue to do what they are doing and complain than to try something different and obtain another result. People are creatures of habit. They would rather continue a bad habit and get the same result than to try something new. Most people figure that trying something new isn't worth it. They say things like "if it's such a good idea, how come everyone else isn't doing it?". People are trend followers and do not have any idea of how to achieve success by any other means than education, hard work, and sacrifice. There is an easier way. But people cannot see past today in order to get there. It is better to let people continue to do what they do and exploit their weaknesses. People hate this idea.

Why do they hate it? Because they are either too lazy, too scared, too weak, or too incompetent to apply it. People would rather continue to do what they are doing and complain than to try something different and obtain another result. People are creatures of habit. They would rather continue a bad habit and get the same result than to try something new. Most people figure that trying something new isn't worth it. They say things like "if it's such a good idea, how come everyone else isn't doing it?". People are trend followers and do not have any idea of how to achieve success by any other means than education, hard work, and sacrifice. There is an easier way. But people cannot see past today in order to get there. It is better to let people continue to do what they do and exploit their weaknesses.

]]> By: Daniel Biel, Tucson, Arizona. http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-89 Daniel Biel, Tucson, Arizona. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:36:07 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-89 Its interesting that the massess that are slaves to their jobs have to find fault with living a life of passion. This book is about creating your life on your terms. Its not about rich vs poor, news vs no news, its controling your reality. Ferris is sharing what works for him..a radical onslaught on how mainstream lives. Its your choice, follow your dreams and passions or stay with the status quo,,negative, boring and before you know it you're old and have lived a ho hum life. Its interesting that the massess that are slaves to their jobs have to find fault with living a life of passion.
This book is about creating your life on your terms. Its not about rich vs poor, news vs no news, its controling your reality. Ferris is sharing what works for him..a radical onslaught on
how mainstream lives. Its your choice,
follow your dreams and passions or stay with the status quo,,negative,
boring and before you know it you're
old and have lived a ho hum life.

]]> By: Elmer Thomas, Riverside CA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-68 Elmer Thomas, Riverside CA Wed, 30 May 2007 05:48:13 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-68 Great job Tim, your book is awesome. You have opened my mind to new thought. While I don't agree with all you write about, your book provides excellent food for thought. Kudos! Great job Tim, your book is awesome. You have opened my mind to new thought. While I don't agree with all you write about, your book provides excellent food for thought. Kudos!

]]> By: David, Nashua, NH http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-67 David, Nashua, NH Mon, 28 May 2007 21:41:59 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-67 To J Topeka, If you weren't too busy listening to who is saying it and actually put in the effort to try some of the ideas he brings up in his book maybe you could be living the good life too. Knowledge is power, when used. To the rest of you... while you're all grumbling and bitter about rich people and outsourcing; others will step up and take the opportunities that are passing you by. Wake up, or shut up. To J Topeka,

If you weren't too busy listening to who is saying it and actually put in the effort to try some of the ideas he brings up in his book maybe you could be living the good life too.

Knowledge is power, when used.

To the rest of you… while you're all grumbling and bitter about rich people and outsourcing; others will step up and take the opportunities that are passing you by. Wake up, or shut up.

]]> By: Andy, Cave Creek, AZ http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-66 Andy, Cave Creek, AZ Wed, 23 May 2007 08:30:14 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-66 Wow, I am afraid you are ALL missing the point here.. If you did not happen to notice.. Mr Ferriss has a website for this subject matter and a best selling book.. The method which empowers him to sail his yacht around the world while skinny dipping in the North Pole, Surfing in Pakistan and wrestling alligators in florida is PASSIVE INCOME. Can not reading the paper and checking your emails as often empower you to become filthy rich???! Well, maybe so.. But not nearly as well as selling millions of copies of a book 24 hours a day... Like he is.. Does he really do those things?? Maybe, maybe not.. but he has a novel idea that was maybe inspired by what he has done in the past.. But again.. it is passive income that allows him to live the life he wants.. Which is from his book.. it's fresh, different and will sell an ungodly amount.. so he can cliff dive in South dakota and be financially independent. Wow, I am afraid you are ALL missing the point here.. If you did not happen to notice.. Mr Ferriss has a website for this subject matter and a best selling book.. The method which empowers him to sail his yacht around the world while skinny dipping in the North Pole, Surfing in Pakistan and wrestling alligators in florida is PASSIVE INCOME. Can not reading the paper and checking your emails as often empower you to become filthy rich???! Well, maybe so.. But not nearly as well as selling millions of copies of a book 24 hours a day… Like he is.. Does he really do those things?? Maybe, maybe not.. but he has a novel idea that was maybe inspired by what he has done in the past.. But again.. it is passive income that allows him to live the life he wants.. Which is from his book.. it's fresh, different and will sell an ungodly amount.. so he can cliff dive in South dakota and be financially independent.

]]> By: Dave, Belleville IL http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-60 Dave, Belleville IL Mon, 14 May 2007 20:10:02 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-60 Amazing how the masses will rise up to pull down someone who is not only better off than they are, but is willing to tell how he got there! "Mr. Ferriss’ process might work for a person solely interested in money and material gain." Solely interested in money and material gain? He said he's "had time to set a world record in tango, pursue my passion for martial arts, and learn surfing on the beaches of Brazil." Sounds like he's pursuing a life devoted to experiencing, rather than acquiring . . . we'd probably all be better off with that mindset! Amazing how the masses will rise up to pull down someone who is not only better off than they are, but is willing to tell how he got there!

"Mr. Ferriss’ process might work for a person solely interested in money and material gain." Solely interested in money and material gain? He said he's "had time to set a world record in tango, pursue my passion for martial arts, and learn surfing on the beaches of Brazil." Sounds like he's pursuing a life devoted to experiencing, rather than acquiring . . . we'd probably all be better off with that mindset!

]]> By: Chris, New Orleans, LA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-59 Chris, New Orleans, LA Sun, 13 May 2007 13:31:04 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-59 I LOVE this article and just bought 10 copies of his book to give to my friends who have let the rat race consume them. I am surprised that there are so many posts painting this concept out to be unrealistic or too hard to pull off. Einstein is quoted as saying "Nothing happens until something moves". You WILL NOT be able to start taking your life back from the 50-80 hour work weeks until YOU do something about it. Before you bash the concept (and the author) please try implementing a concept or two from this article. You will not get fired for being more efficient. You will not lose your job by not compulsively checking your email. We should be working to live, not living to work. I think all Tim is saying is that it is ok to take your life back from the corporate beast ... even if it is only taking back 30 min per week. I LOVE this article and just bought 10 copies of his book to give to my friends who have let the rat race consume them.

I am surprised that there are so many posts painting this concept out to be unrealistic or too hard to pull off.

Einstein is quoted as saying "Nothing happens until something moves". You WILL NOT be able to start taking your life back from the 50-80 hour work weeks until YOU do something about it. Before you bash the concept (and the author) please try implementing a concept or two from this article. You will not get fired for being more efficient. You will not lose your job by not compulsively checking your email. We should be working to live, not living to work.

I think all Tim is saying is that it is ok to take your life back from the corporate beast … even if it is only taking back 30 min per week.

]]> By: Henry, Gilroy, CA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-58 Henry, Gilroy, CA Sat, 12 May 2007 18:38:00 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-58 The writer has gone from being an active participant in his company to being a stockholder. He may set some direction but he has delegated all the rest to other people. The company will live or die based on what the real workers will do. The writer has gone from being an active participant in his company to being a stockholder. He may set some direction but he has delegated all the rest to other people. The company will live or die based on what the real workers will do.

]]> By: Arthur, Delray Beach FL http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-57 Arthur, Delray Beach FL Wed, 09 May 2007 14:07:22 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-57 Good article. I don’t know why everyone is so mad about it. If you put in the time, money and risk to start a business, he deserves to be able to reap the rewards. If that means hiring people to do the work while he peruses other interests, then so be it. If that means only servicing the clients that make him the most money, that’s his decision. If you don’t like it, start your own business and service the small clients he gave up ;-) Good article. I don’t know why everyone is so mad about it. If you put in the time, money and risk to start a business, he deserves to be able to reap the rewards. If that means hiring people to do the work while he peruses other interests, then so be it. If that means only servicing the clients that make him the most money, that’s his decision. If you don’t like it, start your own business and service the small clients he gave up ;-)

]]> By: Chris S. Los Angeles, CA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-56 Chris S. Los Angeles, CA Tue, 08 May 2007 19:10:34 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-56 Almost 95% of you are missing the big picture. You immediately become defensive and went back to your job. Will most people be able to only work 4 hours a week? No. The whole idea is to take an idea or two and apply it to your life. If you could cut off one hour a day on your work load it make the whole article worth it. I have decided to stop checking my email soo much, that alone should save at least 30 minutes a day. (although I shouldn't be posting to this blog either). Almost 95% of you are missing the big picture. You immediately become defensive and went back to your job.

Will most people be able to only work 4 hours a week? No.

The whole idea is to take an idea or two and apply it to your life.

If you could cut off one hour a day on your work load it make the whole article worth it.

I have decided to stop checking my email soo much, that alone should save at least 30 minutes a day. (although I shouldn't be posting to this blog either).

]]> By: John D., Philadephia, PA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-55 John D., Philadephia, PA Tue, 08 May 2007 17:27:07 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-55 This is all fine and well if you own your own multi-worker business. However, ask this guy if he'd let his workers put in 4 hours a week. I doubt it. This is all fine and well if you own your own multi-worker business. However, ask this guy if he'd let his workers put in 4 hours a week. I doubt it.

]]> By: Scott, Tampa Bay, FL http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-53 Scott, Tampa Bay, FL Tue, 08 May 2007 14:37:24 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-53 Mr. Ferriss' process might work for a person solely interested in money and material gain. His "information diet" is a big red flag, however. The Democratic process requires citizens to be informed about something beyond their own material interests. Never read a newspaper? How does Mr. Ferriss learn about the world around him? Does he care about global climate change? Or Americans who are dying in Iraq? Healthcare? Education? So Mr. Ferriss has plenty of time to lounge on his yacht (or whatever he spends his money on). I'm not impressed. Mr. Ferriss' process might work for a person solely interested in money and material gain. His "information diet" is a big red flag, however. The Democratic process requires citizens to be informed about something beyond their own material interests. Never read a newspaper? How does Mr. Ferriss learn about the world around him? Does he care about global climate change? Or Americans who are dying in Iraq? Healthcare? Education? So Mr. Ferriss has plenty of time to lounge on his yacht (or whatever he spends his money on). I'm not impressed.

]]> By: Joe Iacuzzi-Oswego, NY http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-52 Joe Iacuzzi-Oswego, NY Tue, 08 May 2007 14:26:49 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-52 Nothing is truly attained or lasting in this world without hard work. I wonder if you treat your social relationship the same way and follow the adage, "what have you done for me lately." Nothing is truly attained or lasting in this world without hard work. I wonder if you treat your social relationship the same way and follow the adage, "what have you done for me lately."

]]> By: Randy, Phoenix AZ http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-50 Randy, Phoenix AZ Tue, 08 May 2007 05:56:47 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.com/2007/05/07/4/#comment-50 I absolutely agree, I too came to this conclusion, I manage a team of 18 field installers, through empowering and educating them on proper procedures I reduce my daily activity to aproximately 5-6 hours daily.....if only my boss approved. I absolutely agree, I too came to this conclusion, I manage a team of 18 field installers, through empowering and educating them on proper procedures I reduce my daily activity to aproximately 5-6 hours daily…..if only my boss approved.

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