The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited
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My first book, The 4-Hour Workweek, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Thousands of you have asked me how I would update it today — and many have asked why I haven’t updated it since 2009.
For this episode, I discuss common questions and misperceptions, and how I would adjust certain chapters and recommendations.
As always, thank you for listening!
The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited
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QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.
Scroll below for links and show notes…
Selected Links from the Episode
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
My Story
How to Live Like a Rock Star (or Tango Star) in Buenos Aires…
The Pareto Principle (80/20 Approach)
My Outsourced Life by AJ Jacobs
Filling the Void
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss
Add 100-LB to Your Deadlift in 5 Minutes by Tim Ferriss, Men’s Health
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss
Stoicism Resources and Recommendations
The Tao of Seneca: Letters from a Stoic Master + On Groundless Fears (Letter 13)
Personal Power II: The Driving Force!
Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month
Show Notes
After 10 years, why has The 4-Hour Workweek enjoyed such longevity? [08:11]
Why have I avoided making updates to the book in recent years? [13:27]
That being said, what chapters would I be most inclined to refresh? [20:39]
How can someone avoid being caught off guard by their own success? [30:31]
What would 40-year-old me tell 29-year-old me to expect from publishing my first book? [39:58]
How beginning this podcast helped me recover from a difficult time. [44:22]
Resilience is important because failure can happen at any point. How does someone practice resilience? [47:01]
How would I recommend approaching The 4-Hour Workweek for maximum impact? [55:07]
People Mentioned
Jean-Baptiste Say
Barry Ross
Pavel Tsatsouline
Marc Maron
Joe Rogan
Chris Hardwick
Seneca
Marcus Aurelius
Bill Belichick
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Tony Robbins
Warren Buffett
