Sneak Peek: The New and Expanded 4-Hour Workweek is Here 304 Comments
The 4-Hour Workweek was first published April 27th, 2007.
I did my best to cover all of the bases when it debuted, but there were gaps. Though I included cases studies of families using lifestyle design, for example, it was hard to find more than a few the first time around.
Not anymore. Things have changed. There are more than 30,000 comments on this blog, hundreds of people have shared their successes and failures via detailed e-mail, and both case studies and experiments continue to flow in from around the world.
This doesn’t mean that the current edition doesn’t do the job — it does — but more than 40 printings and 35 languages later, a new and expanded edition has finally been completed…
This new version includes all of the updates and additions that I’ve wanted to make for the last 2.5 years, including more than 50 case studies from readers, as well as 100+ pages of new content. Many of the “tools and tricks” resources have been completely revised to reflect testing with newer and better technologies.
The book publishes December 15th but is available for preorder here at a 30% discount. Why not get some X-mas shopping done early? 
The graphics in this post are the new cover and jacket, which you voted on here. Thank you all so much for the wonderful input and conversation, both online and in real-life.
I learn more from you than I could ever hope to teach.
I hope you love this new edition as much as I do (larger font in second graphic):
Pre-order it here for 30% off the cover price, making it less than $15.
If you’re in media and would like to discuss exclusive interviews, stories, or segments, please email amy-at-fourhourworkweek-dot-com with “4HWW Media” in the subject line.
Have a beautiful weekend!
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304 Comments
Aaron — October 16th, 2009, 2:39 pm
Perhaps my favorite book. Pre-order in the works as we speak. Cheers!
Andrew — October 16th, 2009, 2:41 pm
Looking forward to reading it Tim. Will it be out on Kindle format?
Cheers, Andrew
Claudie — October 16th, 2009, 2:42 pm
I can’t wait for that! And for your other book as well… any chance for a Kindle version?
Pat — October 16th, 2009, 2:43 pm
Really looking forward to this. I bet the case studies will be inspiring and spur new ideas for all.
Thanks Tim
Ryan Wade — October 16th, 2009, 2:43 pm
SWEET … going to pre order it now.
Used a TON of stuff in the first addition … making more money now, and working so much less.
Thanks Tim!
-Ryan
Candace — October 16th, 2009, 2:43 pm
Going to get a copy for everyone in the family this Christmas!
David A. — October 16th, 2009, 2:44 pm
Awesome. Can’t wait. Wish I didn’t have to wait until December 15th.
Mike — October 16th, 2009, 2:45 pm
Wow, 2.5 years has gone by quickly. Congratulations and thank you for sharing these ideas with us.
Megan Donovan — October 16th, 2009, 2:46 pm
WOW Tim!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on the new version. Just pre-orderd it. My first X-mas gift this year, and shamelessly bought it for myself
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JOHNLEEDS — October 16th, 2009, 2:47 pm
Well, maybe it is finally time to give my friend back the copy I borrowed from him 6 months ago, and get one for myself!
Erik — October 16th, 2009, 2:48 pm
Wow Tim, congrats! Your book has greatly influenced my life, and I am sure millions of others as well. I look forward to this new updated version, I am pre-ordering now! Good on you man
Andre Nosalsky — October 16th, 2009, 2:52 pm
Looking forward to the updates, loved the first edition.
David (aka @threedot) — October 16th, 2009, 2:54 pm
Tim,
Will there be an audio version of this edition? If so, please have the same guy do it, I loved how he delivered the material.
Clayton — October 16th, 2009, 2:58 pm
I can hardly wait!
…And here I thought the first edition and the audio book would be enough…
Does this make me a Lifestyle Design addict?
Pizzamancer — October 16th, 2009, 3:01 pm
Nice work Tim. I can’t wait to see what you have in there.
Chris Mower — October 16th, 2009, 3:03 pm
This is exiting. I’ve read the original book a few times and have found it very helpful as I’m redesigning my life. I can’t wait for the updated version
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Darrin Michaels — October 16th, 2009, 3:08 pm
Tim,
Loved the first book and followed lots of your advice. Published my first book this year and am working on the second as we speak. I working hard to join the new rich by dominating a niche market with the erotic fiction category.
Your advice has been priceless; I look forward to your posts on the blog and cant wait for the new book. Already preordered my copy!
Thanks for the inspiration and the instruction on how to accomplish my goals!
Darren Michaels
Author
David Turnbull — October 16th, 2009, 3:10 pm
Was wondering when this post would show up. Had the new 4HWW on my Amazon shopping list for a couple weeks now. Really excited for it.
Mason — October 16th, 2009, 3:15 pm
Sweet, glad I didn’t buy it the first time, now I will get all the nuggets;)!!! Can’t wait for the superhuman experimnet book or whatever you got cookin’.
FlyingLeo — October 16th, 2009, 3:15 pm
Looking forward to this new edition, once I get it I will give the old one as a gift to a friend who is slaving away in a cubicle farm.
I hope you share the failure stories in addition to the success stories, since we learn a huge deal from the failures.
Andreas Climent — October 16th, 2009, 3:19 pm
Congrats on the updated book. The other version of the cover looks a lot better though. Don’t like the colors of this one at all.
[Anon] — October 16th, 2009, 3:27 pm
I wonder if all the updates are rehashed blog material. I hope not. Tim, please clear this up. If I don’t hear a response, I will assume this is the case.
Tim Ferriss — October 16th, 2009, 5:27 pm
There is, of course, some of the best blog content in the book, but none of the new case studies or resources have appeared on the blog, to my recollection.
Best,
Tim
Alex — October 26th, 2010, 12:48 pm
Hey Tim.
This is a bit delayed but I just wanted to say thank you for publishing such a great book. It has really changed my life.
I used to run a small eBay business and spend most of my time wasting my time. Since reading your book I have outsourced a lot of my eBay business, and my sales are better than ever.
I have also started a new eBay business, which cost me very little to set up and basically runs itself, again bringing in a little extra money.
I have even written an info product to teach other people how to set up their own eBay business – it has sold well so far and I have had some great feedback.
I’m not down to 4 hours a week just yet (probably more like 20), but I now have much more time and money than I used to. I am currently looking at ways to automate the last few things so that I can free myself altogether and go travel round Europe for a while.
None of this would have been possible without the 4hww.
Tim Ferriss — October 29th, 2010, 12:00 am
Congratulations, Alex! Thanks so much for the kind words
Best,
Tim
Danny Davis — October 16th, 2009, 3:35 pm
Tim, you changed my life. I remember to this day when I first picked up your book by accident. I was graduating from high school and I was depressed as hell because I knew the rat race was never going to end. That same day I visited the bookstore and one thing lead to another. Thank you for saving me from what Thoreau described as a “life of quiet desperation.”
Joost — October 16th, 2009, 3:40 pm
Any translated versions coming out soon? (dutch?)
Thanks
Tim Ferriss — October 16th, 2009, 5:26 pm
Hi Joost,
It’s out already in Dutch! Take a look and you’ll find it…
Best,
Tim
Russ Baer — October 16th, 2009, 3:44 pm
Tim
Congrats on the updated version. looking forward to reading all the new info and case studies. See everyone at Biz Tech.
Best
Russ
Chase — October 16th, 2009, 3:47 pm
Can we exchange the old one for the new one. I think that’s fair.
Cameron — October 16th, 2009, 3:54 pm
Oh man, I JUST bought the old version for Kindle a day ago. So sad.
giovanni — October 16th, 2009, 3:59 pm
Good good!!
Great new..
You are the best, Tim!!
Jose Castro-Frenzel — October 16th, 2009, 4:25 pm
Is this the cover they used for the German version?
Congrats on the new book…
Jose
Scott R. — October 16th, 2009, 4:38 pm
Tim, you are the man! Congratulations on the new edition! I can’t begin to tell you what a huge difference–and I mean quantum leap–the first edition has made in my life over the past two years. I wish you every success with the new edition, and I hope we’ll be seeing a lot more of you in years to come!
Steve — October 16th, 2009, 4:39 pm
Nooooo! I just bought the first edition!!!
Laurie — October 16th, 2009, 4:43 pm
very nice Tim. Congrats, sounds like you’re equally as stoked as all of us!
Hector M. Hernandez — October 16th, 2009, 4:47 pm
Buy this book like a month ago and now you going to update the book nooo XD jeje love the book good job
Jonas — October 16th, 2009, 4:54 pm
Awesome!
Best of luck with the new book too!
/Jonas
Darrin — October 16th, 2009, 4:59 pm
SNAG! I am so there.
This is one of my favorite books, and I’m missing mine. (I gave it to a friend.)
Michael — October 16th, 2009, 5:04 pm
Ahhh just in time for Christmas. I bought four of the original version and no one read it but me. Maybe this time around with a funky economy some of my family and friends might be more motivated.
Tim Ferriss — October 16th, 2009, 5:34 pm
Thanks for all the comments and kind words! I’m excited for December (and Christmas, as always).
One very important point: PLEASE don’t despair or feel upset if you just bought the current edition!
The current book in bookstores and on Amazon works just fine, so you don’t need to worry about having an obsolete edition. There are a few resources that have been replaced, but it is still reliable and self-sufficient.
Have a great weekend and pura vida
Tim
Scotty D — October 16th, 2009, 5:44 pm
Hi Tim,
Is this your long awaited second book? Or is just a revised edition and your second book is still to come?
Tim Ferriss — October 16th, 2009, 6:54 pm
Hi Scotty,
The big next book is the “Becoming Superhuman” book — just search this blog and you’ll see the post on that one. Speaking of which … back to writing!
Tim
Erika Awakening — October 16th, 2009, 5:55 pm
awesome, Tim
And you’re right things are changing superfast. Let’s usher in the era of effortless living …
Randy Webster — October 16th, 2009, 8:43 pm
Tim
Awesome.. Your first book still stands as one of my favorites… Cant wait for the follow up and the superhuman!!
Congrats Tim…
Randy
Warren — October 16th, 2009, 8:48 pm
Tim, you rock. The book changed my life. A second edition to me is as big as a Bible extended edition from JC himself would be to the Bible thumping crowd. Awesome!
Bradley Gauthier — October 16th, 2009, 9:01 pm
Any word on an audio version? If so, it doesn’t look like amazon/audible has it in their system yet.
If it is still in the works I personally hope there is a better narration this time. The first edition was slightly too commanding sounding. On the other hand, the tone was far better than most sleep inducing audiobook narrators.
Anthony — October 16th, 2009, 11:48 pm
Tim, thanks for the response.
I’m writing a book now for my “muse.” Problem is I am slow as molasses to get my thoughts down on paper. The content is not the problem, it’s all up there in my head, I’ve been studying and theorizing for a few years. It’s just hard for me to throw it down on paper.
You know what I would love? A blog post on writing, especially from you because you are in the non-fiction self-help market, the same thing I am writing about. Doesn’t have to be big and extravagant if you don’t want it, just a few tips from your experience. Thanks.
Oscar — October 17th, 2009, 12:31 am
This is awesome! Can’t wait to read the second version!
Roe_g — October 17th, 2009, 12:33 am
Tim, you rock.
Ray Porter is by far the best narrator for an audio book that I’ve heard. He brought it alive. As my friend said, his voice is “hauntingly frank”
You’ve reinforced some things I’ve believed for a while, and articuated it in incredible way. Nice use of humor, etc.
ALEX CC — October 17th, 2009, 12:36 am
I bought two copies of first version.
The first copy was so underlined, marked and noted that I bought another one…
Do you know when the spanish version will be aviable?
Tim Ferriss — October 17th, 2009, 5:31 pm
Hi Alex,
Thanks so much! Gracias por todo. The Spanish version is out in both Spain and Latin America. The title should be “La Semana Laboral de 4 Horas”.
Un abrazo gordo
Tim
Jonny — October 17th, 2009, 1:01 am
Lol, are you running out of money Tim?
Finn Peacock — October 17th, 2009, 2:00 am
Hey Tim,
Well done on making your xmas deadline! I’ve pre-ordered it from sunny Australia – hoping it gets here in time to read with my turkey and christmas pud on the beach.
More importantly thanks for inspiring me to change my life almost exactly 1 year ago today. I read your book – quit my job, sold my house, went camping for 3 months down the east coast of Australia, ramped up my fledgling internet business 4x (whilst camping). Arrived in Adelaide started 2 more online businesses whilst renting a house by the beach. And am now at a stage where it can all be run on about 6 hours per week. And did it with 3 kids under 3…
Glad to see there are case studies with families
Cheers buddy,
Finn
Olivier — October 17th, 2009, 2:02 am
I looked on Amazon and didn’t find it… Is a French version of this second edition scheduled anytime soon ?
By the way, I have a quite popular French blog about great books (see my link)… It is possible to receive a press copy to speak about it on my blog ?
Joss — October 17th, 2009, 2:25 am
Tim,
Please (PLEASE) get the Audio-book version of this read by the same guy who read the first edition!
His voice is awesome.
Joss
CoachDom — October 17th, 2009, 2:43 am
Good news,
)
At least with my order you will be able to continue to live like a millionnaire
I support Olivier (above comment) he is a very famous french blogger with his famous blog “des livres pour changer de vie” (books to change your life)
At least send him a press copy, he will do a very very good and superb review, as he did for 40 others books so far right now !
Michael — October 17th, 2009, 2:53 am
Can’t wait !
Nice move Tim.
Robin — October 17th, 2009, 3:41 am
Looking forward to the new book. Got the first one a few months ago. But this just makes it better so I can let friends lend the first one and they can buy the second if they like it.
I just looked at amazon. And is this a lookalike? “Niche Internet Marketing: The Secrets To Exploiting Untapped Niche Markets And Unleashing A Tsunami Of Cash” – Its issued mars 2008. Or maybe a copycat?
Tim Ferriss — October 17th, 2009, 5:30 pm
Hi Robin,
Yep, that’s a total copycat. I suppose imitation is the highest form of flattery, but it’s a ballsy cover lookalike, to be sure!
Best,
Tim
Schmidty — October 17th, 2009, 3:57 am
Just pre-ordered my copy. cant wait to read the updated version.
Megan Donovan — October 17th, 2009, 4:18 am
@ Jose Yeah, that’s right, the new cover layout is the same as they used for the German version. I really like the colors.
I also agree with Tim. If you just bought the current version, don’t be upset. This book is the killer! Start reading and using the info from the current version immediately, you won’t be disappointed. Tim’s book will change your life, as it has helped me to change mine.
@ Tim Please also release an audiobook from the expanded version as soon as possible. Thank you so much Tim, you ROCK!!!
Michael - Fat Loss Tips — October 17th, 2009, 5:39 am
Easily in my top 5 of most influential books I’ve read in the last 10 years. Looking forward to the updates Tim and appreciate all the information you’ve shared through this blog.
Mike
Olivier FAURAX — October 17th, 2009, 6:14 am
+1 for a french edition
Aaron M — October 17th, 2009, 7:44 am
Excellent. I agree with other commentors. Have the same guy do the audiobook recording (and do an audiobook recording). Has to be one of my favorite readings on an audiobook and the guy really knows how to deliver the content.
I bought both the print and audio editions previously and plan to do the same for this new edition.
legbolt — October 17th, 2009, 7:45 am
Went right to pre order. Your book is very unique and insightful.
Looking forward to receiving my copy.
Rich — October 17th, 2009, 7:55 am
Hi Tim. Congrats on the new book. Will the audio version be updated too? If so, will it be released the same day as the book?
4HWW 1.0 was excellent. Looking forward to 2.0
Rich
Tony Hollowell — October 17th, 2009, 8:12 am
I just want to see if Tim has broken any more World-Records since the first edition!
Michael Beck — October 17th, 2009, 8:15 am
Can’t wait to read this! What a terrific role model and lifestyle coach.
ronanob — October 17th, 2009, 8:34 am
Awesome, really happy about this cause i re-read the book every few months so it will be great to read the newer version for changes of idea’s (and hopefully new places and way to outsource?)
Oleg Mokhov — October 17th, 2009, 8:44 am
Hey Tim,
4HWW changed my life. No hyperbole.
You introduced me to mini-retirements, location-independent living, automation, and the 80-20 Rule. How my life is now vs. a few years ago… I might as well have been somebody else.
The world is my playground now. And I’m effective, not just productive (link to an article I wrote about this inspired by you – hope it’s not spammy, just thought it might be relevant to the topic).
A big thanks goes to you and your insanely useful book. Made my life so much happier and more enjoyable.
Thank you Tim,
Oleg
PS. I listened to the original 4HWW. Do you know how soon the new version will be released in audiobook format?
All the best finishing your new book!
Chuck Rylant — October 17th, 2009, 9:21 am
I’m looking forward to the new book Tim. Since I have a couple of kids at home, the new edition will be especially relative to my family.
Acer — October 17th, 2009, 10:04 am
Aw dang, I just purchased your original version.
Michele — October 17th, 2009, 10:35 am
Your first book was definitely my favorite book of all,… have it also on cd and iphone … it has changed my life enormously and I thank you for validating and for freedom!! Living the dream and it’s awesome!!
Couldn’t wait for this new edition, book and iphone app – thanks Tim
Gurpreet — October 17th, 2009, 11:01 am
Been looking forward to this for some time Tim! Pre-ordered, & waiting for it to arrive
Kiyo — October 17th, 2009, 11:13 am
I loved your book & spread the word to my fellow entrepreneurs!! Congrats on the new edition!
Best,
Kiyo
Jeff Slobotski — October 17th, 2009, 11:37 am
Tim – as always I’m excited for what you’ll release next! Keep up the great work and when’s your next stop here in Omaha to see Warren?
Talk w/ you soon!
[anon] — October 17th, 2009, 12:52 pm
Liked the first version. Definitely looking forward to reading new tips.
Chris — October 17th, 2009, 1:38 pm
Have bought the first edition in March of this year, wondering whether the renewed content justifies buying the new sec. edition?
Ralph — October 17th, 2009, 1:53 pm
Oooh Snap! New 4HWW?
One of the things that made the original book so good was how practical it was. It felt as though you gave away a lot of insider “New Rich” information and now you’re telling me there’s more?
I’m really interested in the new case studies. The book is as good as bought!
Robert Henry LaBonne III — October 17th, 2009, 2:26 pm
Pre-ordered!
Off topic request…
Tim I would like to hear more about your motorcycle racing days. How about a post relating to that topic? Would be an interesting read.
-Rob
David — October 17th, 2009, 6:24 pm
Whooo!! I am in Libertador, Entre Rios in Argentina right now, but I will get it as soon as I return to the States in January.
Design Issue: if it is 100 pages larger, how can I sew it in after second Timothy in the New Testament of the King James Bible.. lol!
…would never actually do that, but I mean much respect.
David J. Lamp — October 17th, 2009, 6:49 pm
Will there be an option for an Audio Book ?
If there is I would like to Pre Order.
Have The Best Day
Johnny Jen — October 17th, 2009, 7:13 pm
I’m sitting on the beach on a beautiful tropical island here in Thailand thanks to your first edition of the 4-hour work week.
The next time I’m in an airport i’ll definitely pick up the 2nd edition. Tim Ferris, you changed my life, I owe you a pizza with extra chicken someday!
David T — October 17th, 2009, 7:54 pm
Tim,
Thanks for helping me think (live) outside the square!
You’re book is full of inspiration.
Dana Gundlach — October 17th, 2009, 8:55 pm
Hi Tim,
That is great news! I have read 1.0 about 10,000 times. It has changed my total theory on business. I was “downsized” in June and have since started my own biz adventure based off your streamline (ghost in the machine) theory. Can’t wait to read 2.0!
will — October 17th, 2009, 9:36 pm
Congrats Tim!
One thing: does it come with quantum computers and IT support?
Just pre-ordered on amazon, now I have to wait TWO MONTHS!!!
By the way, guess what. I just got in contact with Steve Key. Supercharged.
Danny — October 18th, 2009, 12:59 am
Awesome. Currentl have your book on audio and print looking forward to snapping up your next one
Farid — October 18th, 2009, 2:03 am
Wow. I can’t wait for 3 months!
yifat — October 18th, 2009, 2:14 am
love the book… unfortunately just arrived to israel two month ago
(in hebrew)
so i wonder when this will arrived …
Leroy Lyne | For the Kids — October 18th, 2009, 6:09 am
Freakin awesome, three months why man, dude you got me on my way to being rich, thank you.
You are my hero. I had my site set low at first but going in the direction that you sent me has open up a whole world of prosperity for me.
Thanks dude
Leroy — October 18th, 2009, 6:14 am
Someone asked in a blog post whether or not there is more. I can tell you this for certain, Tim CANNOT cover a fraction of the ways that you can join the new rich. The more I explored possibilities, the more I found out that Tim barely scratched the surface, barely.
John Ghiorso — October 18th, 2009, 8:23 am
Thought this was funny. I guess trying to rip someone off is the highest form of flattery?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0980499208/ref=pd_1ctyhuc__sim_01_01
Matt McCabe — October 18th, 2009, 8:29 am
Would love to see the expanded 4hww version available on Kindle, any plans for that Tim?
My consumer behavior is now to wait until I have another purchase at Amazon so I can get the free shipping. If a Kindle version was available I would have purchased immediately.
Love your blog and your book.
I have successfully implemented many of your strategies and ideas and my life is truly richer for it. Thank you.
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Flo — October 18th, 2009, 9:29 am
Great! A new book… wanted to read the first one twice… why not read the second one instead?
Stefan Toft — October 18th, 2009, 9:52 am
Thinking about buying this book for some time so this is the perfect chance. Thank you.
Moon H — October 18th, 2009, 10:16 am
Hi Tim,
My first ever comment for you, I think. I got your book a bit over a week ago and finished it a couple of days ago. Great read. I hope to be one of the NR at some point
Put in a pre-order, great book! I challenge you to learn Urdu next, heh heh. Phir bhat ho!
Kidding.
Bradly — October 18th, 2009, 10:44 am
Loved the first release. I haven’t quite found my muse that works yet although I have tried and tested several. I just pre-ordered the second edition. Looking forward to getting it
Tricia — October 18th, 2009, 11:57 am
Tim,
Perfect timing! I was just going to read your book again.
I still think you should come out with the “How I Beat the Ivy League” book that you made in college.
Tricia
James Espinoza — October 18th, 2009, 1:17 pm
Tim, it would be great if you would offer the pre-orders as an autographed copy?
Bryan — October 18th, 2009, 1:50 pm
Awesome! I’d like to see it on the kindle also.
Jon — October 18th, 2009, 2:00 pm
Have you considered writing a book on more efficient business models and low-cost start-ups?
@kyleschen — October 18th, 2009, 2:00 pm
This book is completely unnecessary at this point… but I have to buy it anyway.
Mike T Nelson — October 18th, 2009, 2:37 pm
Awesome Tim! I loved the first edition and just placed my pre-order for the second edition. Can’t wait for the new “Superhuman” book.
Rock on
Mike T Nelson PhD(c)
Suresh May — October 18th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Tim,
You are the fucking man.
Cheers!
SJM
Laurie — October 18th, 2009, 5:44 pm
Hey Tim, quick question:
Any plans on updating the design of the website or blog?
Quais — October 18th, 2009, 5:51 pm
Great news Tim. Absolutely loved the first version, and this one is definitely going to be even more remarkable.
Take care,
Quais
Jorge Moraes — October 18th, 2009, 7:18 pm
Just pre-ordered 2 books; one for myself another for my kitesurfer brother.
Can’t wait to meet you one day to say thanks in person for the first book.
Agozar!
Jorge
Caleb — October 18th, 2009, 7:46 pm
Definitely pre-ordering this!! Looking forward to this read
Kevin — October 18th, 2009, 8:49 pm
Yeah, I borrowed a copy from a friend this week and liked it enough to order a copy, then saw on Amazon that the expanded version is hitting in December. Decisions, decisions. Well, I’ll probably get both. Thanks for the great tips!
Grammarian — October 19th, 2009, 12:25 am
Tim,
Congrats, as if you needed another one on this thread.
Being the persnickety type that I am, (and you may be too), I feel compelled to correct your bad Spanish. Perhaps you meant to say, “Gracias por todoS”?
Don’t let all of that reactivated Mand-a-reen erase your Spanish, no?
New book in the works, pre-orders cascading in… Does this mean that the original 4HWW will be discounted??
Tim Ferriss — October 19th, 2009, 5:51 pm
Hmmm… I was intending to say “thank you for everything”, but perhaps I mixed something up…
Tim
Casey — October 19th, 2009, 12:56 am
Can’t wait to see the updates. Pretty stoked. You must be pretty pumped on traveling for the book tour.
Anthony — October 19th, 2009, 1:43 am
This is great, but I don’t like the color scheme.
Alun — October 19th, 2009, 3:21 am
Loved the first book. Keen to see the updates.
Am based in the UK though. When will it be available on Amazon here?
Jim Crawford — October 19th, 2009, 5:00 am
Durn. Just bought the first edition. Well, no matter. I like what I’m reading and will no doubt buy the new revised version, too.
Mauro — October 19th, 2009, 10:06 am
Any translated versions coming out soon? (Brazil – portuguese?)
Thanks
Michael Medlock — October 19th, 2009, 10:57 am
I’ve been putting off buying the book until an update came along. So roll on publication date. A couple of questions.
1. When will it be available in Europe?
2. Why are Amazon trying to sell the new version bundled with the previous version? ( I know, I know this is Amazon not Tim)
Rocketscientress — October 19th, 2009, 11:07 am
I guess it was fate I got a refund from Amazon on the first book purchase :-p Good Idea
Tim Ferriss — October 19th, 2009, 5:49 pm
Fate can lead to a lot of interesting places. Truer words never spoken
Tim
Rick — October 19th, 2009, 1:48 pm
Tim,
You’re awesomely inspirational. I’m personally still seeking my muse but can’t wait to figure that part out. I just quit my job to go back to school based on your question of, “What would you do day to day if money was no object?” I’ve wanted to be a teacher forever so at 33 going back to finish up a few years of schooling to accomplish that.
In the meantime, considering other muse possibilities that would fit into the overall theme of helping children become more capable people.
Thank you for your inspiration! Can’t wait to get the updated version and the superhuman book when it comes out.
You rock!
Andy — October 19th, 2009, 2:03 pm
I really loved the first book…a lot of it didnt really relate to me however one section did and made a massive difference to my live and business. Will you be releasing an audio book version?
Tim Ferriss — October 19th, 2009, 5:48 pm
Hi All,
I’ve checked with the publisher, and there will definitely be a Kindle version. I’m still waiting to hear back on the audiobook…
Thanks!
Tim
Blai — October 19th, 2009, 3:01 pm
I think, in the #comment-54747, Alex CC would ask, about when will avaliable the spanish version of the “The New and Expanded 4-Hour Workweek”.
Thanks.
Domagoj Rozic — October 19th, 2009, 3:24 pm
Just finished reading the first version and loved it..
I see that you planned a trip to Croatia, did you do it?
In any case, plan next summer visit to Croata.
Based on the book, ill organize some great wine tasting, mma training with Mirko Cro Cop, vip ATP tour seats and book signing (no, without the last:)..
Not sure why it took me so long to pick it up, but it was a great read.
I was on a lucky stream and living global last few years, but got carried away in work for work sake. Book help to get me back on track..
Would love to meet and exchange ideas for “Becoming Superhuman” or life design.
Im in CA for the Virgin Galactic demo flight in December or just let me know for Croatia (currently im in living in Bogota, also an option)..
Tim Ferriss — October 19th, 2009, 5:47 pm
Domagoj,
Wow — do you really know Mirko Cro Cop? That would be outstanding, though I’d probably come back in a body bag
Tim
Dynasty — October 19th, 2009, 4:53 pm
Solid, I’m confirmed for BizTechDay this week in SF. Far out colors on this book cover.
If I recall correctly, think I’m a ESFP on the Myers-Briggs Test.
Marco — October 19th, 2009, 5:09 pm
Just preordered.
If you plan to release the audiobook, the guy that did the first edition was absolutely great, make him do this version as well.
Ryan Whiteside — October 19th, 2009, 6:47 pm
What do we have to do to get our hands on this earlier?
Ed — October 19th, 2009, 7:50 pm
Tim,
First of all, a warning that this post is only tenuously linked to the new edition thing. Second, my apologies for the longwinded diatribe which follows. I have tried to avoid sending anyone on a search for background.
I have been working on a dreamline worksheet today, and after following a couple of the links from the worksheet download page, I wanted to see if I had completely misinterpreted things.
There is a blog about living the optimised four hour work week. I am sure you would be aware of it. I followed a track back to the blog via an article called expanding the dreamlining concept and noticed a link to the most recent article which states:
“in many ways the 4HWW concept has been shot given the urgency of making ends meet and scrambling to get whatever dollars are left to spend”
This article is now months old, and it has left me wondering whether the author failed to make ends meet and has abandoned the 4hww approach completely.
When I read through the original dreamlining post, I was further surprised to see that the dreamline included:
6 month -
Sold existing company for > $4M
Owner of second business (not to be disclosed)
Philanthropist, starting a new organization
Enrolled in Weekend MBA Program
12 month -
Owning an office building
A Patent
Generating most income from second business
Raised money for philanthropic organization
The author also included an 18 month dreamline which included:
Sold second company for > $10M
Generating positive income from office building
Head of philanthropy with large endowment
Started third company
Owner / buyer of multiple companies
Finished up MBA program
The justification for including an 18 month dreamline was:
“If I wanted to have lots of big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAG), then I needed to focus on the ones that I would get immediate benefit from if they were to succeed and push the bigger ones out when I can make the shorter term ones a reality.”
My question:
Would you agree that a dreamline which is so focussed on setting up businesses, selling businesses, and doing business work, is simply articulating a work for work sake attitude in a new way?
and
Is it possible that the dreamline itself contributed to a situation where the urgency of making ends meet overtook the urgency of living?
It seems to me that the authors approach to dreamlining would doom a muse from the start; that objectives that are based around building a building a big business and then selling it so you can do what you want are the complete antithesis of one of the central tenets of 4HWW – that by generating passive income, there is no need to wait for that one big windfall for retirement (I detest the sound of that word now).
Ed
Blair Slavin — October 19th, 2009, 11:49 pm
I look forward to this new edition and only hope you make it availbe for Kindle upon release. I am trying to only buy Kindle books as much as possible to make it easy for traveling and easy reference so I don’t have to keep a library with me.
Aiselade Dionisio — October 20th, 2009, 12:33 am
Awesome! Pre-ordered and will be shipped out to Australia in time for my Birthday! Can’t wait to read it Tim!
kord — October 20th, 2009, 4:35 am
Hi! Just have to ask; what kind of shoes are you wearing on the mainsite pic (Ninja pose and club in hand.). Looks real comfortable. If anyone else knows, a response from you would also be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Debbie — October 20th, 2009, 5:02 am
When will the book be published in the UK and can we benefit from the same discount?
Greg — October 20th, 2009, 5:20 am
Hi Tim,
Any idea about a UK release yet?
Amazon.co.uk doesn’t mention any date.
Will you also do an updated audio book?
Cheers
Greg
Maxim — October 20th, 2009, 6:01 am
That’s really cool, Tim! Thanks and congrats!
BTW, what about the next one? I’m looking forward for your conclusions of the traditional bodybuilding axioms challenging!
Doug Ledbetter — October 20th, 2009, 9:39 am
Can’t wait to get the new revised book. I’d like to get the audio version just like the original if and when it becomes available.
Jill MacGregor — October 20th, 2009, 9:47 am
YEA!!
When your book originally came out, I was perfecting my own *70 hour workweek* so your 4 hour craziness did not apply.
Oh the difference a couple a years make!
Now I’m painting and writing and thinking–and getting your book!
Take Care,
Jill
walter — October 20th, 2009, 9:48 am
Tim, thanks i was just wondering when you was going to update some of the material in the book! i clicked on the link and was about to go buy it this very second! until i seen the december 15th release date. Dang, i wish this was out already!!! anyway you can push the date foward? please! excuse me for being over excited but i need this in my life!
thanks again!!!
walter — October 20th, 2009, 9:54 am
i want to pre-order but i’m not willing to wait for it to be delived by mail. Can you pre-order and pick it up at your local barnes n nobles? i would like to do that, but if not i’ll be purcashing it at the full price to avoid the mail delay.
thanks
Melissa McCune — October 20th, 2009, 12:01 pm
Just ordered a copy for my CPA. Should make for some interesting 6am training conversations.
Lus Sebastien — October 20th, 2009, 12:49 pm
Hey Tim! any ETA on becoming superhuman? Early-mid next year??
Tim Ferriss — October 21st, 2009, 3:39 pm
September 2010!
Kelly J — October 20th, 2009, 7:36 pm
So excited for this. I just amazoned it for December. Does anybody know if there will be any way that we can comment on the on the new tips and tricks section for ideas and feedback? On the blog somewhere possibly?
Tyler McGill — October 20th, 2009, 8:45 pm
Any chance of preordering in Canada? I can’t find anything but the original version on amazon.ca …
Dynasty — October 20th, 2009, 8:51 pm
uhm, Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel 2006 is delicious. I’m enjoying, hope you’re all having a fantastic evening.
Live it up!
David — October 21st, 2009, 3:22 am
Hi,
Excited about the update.
Are you planning a book signing in new york any time soon ?
I’ll buy three copies if you are
David
Ergest — October 21st, 2009, 7:03 am
@Ed That is certainly a lot of pressure to be put on oneself. I wonder why the guy abandoned the 4HWW concept
Matt Williamson — October 21st, 2009, 7:22 am
Tell me this time you uses bit.ly URLs on the foot notes at least? Great book!
Megan Donovan — October 21st, 2009, 10:36 am
@Tyler You can pre-order the new version at amazon.ca here: http://tinyurl.com/4HWWCanada
Megan Donovan — October 21st, 2009, 10:41 am
@ Greg I think the new version of the book in the UK will be available at the same time or only a few days later after the release in the US.
Kelly — October 21st, 2009, 11:05 am
This comment is in response to Ed’s comment on dreamlining and the possibility of having a muse first be incompatible with a dreamline. I just wanted to comment that in the 4HWW that the dreamline is the first step towards realizing what a muse needs to be, not the other way around. At least that is how I see it. This makes a crystal clear objective of what the muse needs to be. This leaves the day to day stuff that isn’t neccesary for the muse off the table. Think Pareto’s law towards the dreamline on this. Just a thought.
Jeremy — October 21st, 2009, 12:45 pm
Tim -
Read the first version from the library, and couldn’t put it down. I disagreed with your stoic outlook on life, but appreciated the fact that you actually wrote (and thought) about what it was that made you tick and undertake the things you have done. Most writers never do that in a book like yours.
I also took it upon myself to do a little research to see what others thought of your “motivational” book online at that time, and found that most people who HATED the book (or you, or both) seemed to not be willing to view their lives and the culture in which they lived as changeable. That is what I appreciated so much about the first printing of the book, and why I just pre-ordered the second printing.
People: it’s not as though Tim is a hyper-genius or even needs to be. It’s that he’s willing to do that which you aren’t. So get going, get out there, and change things for the better! (And buy the book. It’s worth the $15 for the hyperlinks alone, IMHO.)
Vince — October 21st, 2009, 3:24 pm
Tim,
Can’t wait for the new updated book…of course that means I will have to go back and re-highlight all the important notes from my original copy. Haha.
Vince
Jen — October 21st, 2009, 5:41 pm
Tim,
I can’t wait two months. I CAN’T! I need it now. I needed it yesterday. I bought one of the first copies and gave it the guy who installed my cable. (He had some pretty big dreams and I was feeling generous).
Then, I bought another copy and gave it to a friend who started his own tattoo shop. (It’s very sophisticated… don’t ya know?)
Which brings me to my point. The ass is going to fall out of my life on December 31st. I simply can’t read your new book and start a successful company in 16 days!
“Just get another copy of the ‘old’ version I hear you say.”
Well, I can’t! How can I when I know a new, improved version is alive and somewhere on planet Earth? It simply doesn’t jive well with my OCD tendencies. I will be reading the old version and thinking; “Damn!! What if there’s a faster way and it’s in the NEW book??? Damn! Maybe I should wait? No! I can’t wait, there’s NO time! Oh what to do…what to do?” AGGGGGGHHHHHHHH….
Isn’t there another way? A code perhaps? A contest with a code? A miracle? Something??
Desperately hyperventilating in Indianapolis,
Jen
Chris — October 21st, 2009, 8:23 pm
Ordered!
Thanks Tim, hopefully this time I will get more done towards “lifestyle design”!
;o)
Mario — October 21st, 2009, 8:36 pm
Tim-
Perfect timing! Your book is my absolute favourite book of all time, and what’s a better Christmas gift for my closest friends than The New and Expanded 4-Hour Work Week? I’ve already pre ordered my copies from Chapters here in Canada.
Mario
PS do you know anyone who’s can fix a torn ACL, perhaps without reconstructive surgery?
Sean West — October 21st, 2009, 10:34 pm
Hey Tim,
. Thanks for your ongoing efforts, you’ve changed my life in a big way.
Just bought two, one to loan out and one for me
P.S. just lost 30 pounds on a variation of your diet, and the internet muse is going well.
Peace,
Sean
Jon Grey Davies — October 22nd, 2009, 5:50 am
Brilliant! Pre Ordered two. One for me, one for my son who can’t get his head round ‘conventional’ work. Frustrated at having to wait until December 21st though in the UK. I loved the first book can’t wait for the new and expanded edition.
LEAH — October 22nd, 2009, 7:50 am
nice! can’t wait to see all the new goodies you’ve added.
aarwenn — October 22nd, 2009, 10:52 am
Did any 4HWW peeps see this in the Post?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/21/AR2009102102833.html?hpid=topnews
This wasn’t news to me–this kid obviously has the money and wants to free his brain for more important things. I fail to see how this is “insulting” or a sign that rich kids can’t do anything for themselves. Sounds like smart thinking. Maybe he’s a devotee of Tim’s?
Adrian — October 22nd, 2009, 11:01 am
GREAT to see so many appreciative comments (I haven’t read them all obviously – but a 3 minute scan shows we’re all on the same page here).
The ROI of this book is an absolute no-brainer:)
Thanks Tim, looking forward to receiving mine from Amazon soon.
Viktor — October 23rd, 2009, 1:59 am
Hi Tim! First of all, THANKS for sharing your knowledge!! Do you know when the Expanded Version of 4HWW will be available in spanish?
Melissa Mitchell (Neuhaus) — October 23rd, 2009, 5:54 am
Well.. Tim Ferriss… I was looking in the bookstore the other day and was pleasantly surprised to see your picture in the back of this book. I haven’t put your book down since and am learning a great deal from you! Haven’t seen you in a while.. So glad you are doing amazing things.. Always knew you would.
I am sure you don’t have time.. but I would love to hear from you..
Melissa Mitchell (Neuhaus).. your long lost buddy…
Tim Ferriss — October 25th, 2009, 6:09 pm
Wow, Melissa! It’s been aaaaaages! Hope to reconnect soon… best off the blog, of course
Tim
Jason Grubb — October 23rd, 2009, 8:05 am
Awesome… can’t wait to get the new book!
Ben — October 23rd, 2009, 12:21 pm
Read the first edition when it hit the shelves and am finally ready to put some of it into play for me. Looking forward to this edition.
Rasmus — October 23rd, 2009, 2:06 pm
This is great news. Since I already own two copies of the first version, I better order the new version as well.
This has of course been mentioned a lot in the past, but as you write you could not have found all these success stories just a few years ago, so your book definitly changed the game.
Joe Targus — October 23rd, 2009, 2:22 pm
Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to reread and get primed. My brother borrowed the last copy and I never saw it again. Great timing!
lisa — October 23rd, 2009, 2:46 pm
You are the King of Self-promo & Buzz, Tim. You’ve squeezed your popularity and innovative Life Style design concepts to the max capitalizing with some new info. now. Hope it works well for you. It’ll boost your overall profits for your muscle book in Sept for sure. Smart.
I’m still hoping for a book on Stoic philosophy from you that helps balance life purview and telos. That’s more of my predilection. Any chance of that happening?
Cheers~
Grammarian — October 23rd, 2009, 4:32 pm
“Hmmm… I was intending to say “thank you for everything”, but perhaps I mixed something up…
Tim”
No, it’s just a quirk, I think. Maybe a more informed Spanish speaker can explain. For now, I’m guessing that “everything” is considered to be plural, there for it’s “todoS”.
Piet Broekharst — October 24th, 2009, 3:46 am
Dear Tim,
I read your book (dutch translation). I really am enthousiastic about your tips. I was also very touched by the poem of the sick girl in the last chapter. I wanted the original text, and searched for it. I instantly found out this was a poem of David L. Weatherford, used in a chain letter. I think you should have mentioned that in your book. See the website of break the chain on this.
http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/slowdance.html
Maybe you didn’t know this. That’s why I post this comment so you can correct this in next editions or translations?
Thanks, still enjoying your book though!
Tim Ferriss — October 25th, 2009, 6:06 pm
Hi Piet,
Thanks for the comment.
Perhaps the Dutch version wasn’t corrected, but the current version of the 4HWW attributes this to David, whom I’ve spoken with. Sorry the correx haven’t made it to Holland!
Tim
Kelly — October 24th, 2009, 7:14 am
Hi Tim,
I love your book. I am actually writing about you in a forum at Rutgers regarding meaningful work and work life balance. I just clicked away to copy the link to your book for my fellow classmates. Thanks to your advice, I am now working from home 3 days a week and I’m no longer a slave to my email and telephone! I am accomplishing so much more in my life.
Thank you!
Tim Ferriss — October 25th, 2009, 6:05 pm
Nice work!
Dave — October 25th, 2009, 12:49 am
HI Tim
and never would have gotten to this point without your book.
Just wanted to say thanks for everything. I now have an office out of New York that does my stuff and have taken myself out of the equation. Most people think im crazy but i think they are just jealous because i am only 21 and have more free time than them. I cant wait for the new book
Thanks
Ps can u hurry up with the becoming superhuman lol because im just as exited
Sammy Chow — October 25th, 2009, 1:32 am
I want to watch trial by fire online but I cannot find anything other than the preview. Is there a way I can access it?
Rolf Siebelink — October 25th, 2009, 3:02 pm
Hi Tim,
Looking fwd reading the new version. Your first release became an instant hit here at the Dutch Microsoft Office. Actually, some of your priniciples have been officially incorporated into the workstyle of me and my collegues. Here at Amsterdam Schiphol we actually build a brand new office around some of your ideas. That’s because the company’s vision on the new way of work shares some similarities with your principles.
Just to give you one example: Officially I’m not required anymore to physically attend at meetings
Let me know if you are planning to visit Holland and I will gladly show you around there and if you wish I can have you tell there about your book.
cheers!
Tim Ferriss — October 25th, 2009, 5:59 pm
Wow – thanks, Rolf! I’ll be in Holland next April for The Next Web conference! Hope to see you there.
All the best,
Tim
Rolf Siebelink — October 25th, 2009, 6:59 pm
Hi Tim,
Just let me know if your (undoubtedly busy) schedule allows you to have a vist at our office that was partially build around your principles when you land at Amsterdam Schiphol next April and I will gladly make it happen.
I guess that your vision, also mostly shared by us here, has made quite an impact: Our CEO Steve Balmer was pretty amazed when he visited our office last week
BTW, it’s only a 3 min travel from the Schiphol Airport
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Marcello — October 26th, 2009, 7:47 am
Hello Tim,
i just wanted to ask if the expanded and updated version will be released in germany, too? I can`t find any information on that.
Thank you.
Oh, and your book is awesome!!!
Tim Ferriss — October 26th, 2009, 10:18 am
Hi Marcello and All,
Thanks for the comments and questions. For France and Germany and all other countries: the new and expanded edition should be published in these places, but it will depend on the foreign publishers, so feel free to drop them a note
All the best,
Tim
Steven — October 26th, 2009, 7:48 am
Hello Tim,
I’m French and I read the first draft of your book. I loved it. I have reread several times. Can you tell me when will be published a French version of this new edition?
Thank you
Ergest Xheblati — October 26th, 2009, 9:38 am
Hey Tim, don’t know if you knew of this book: “The 168-Hour Week” by Kevin Hogan. He’s one of my favorite writers. http://www.amazon.com/168-Hour-Week-Living-Life/dp/1934266140
JeromyS — October 26th, 2009, 8:56 pm
I have heard great things about your first book. I look forward to getting this new version when it is ready.
However, for those of us in Canada, the link you have above doesn’t really work. If I order from amazon.ca I can qualify for free shipping, but from amazon.com, I don’t. So, I can’t really order through your link.
Thanks for contributing to great motivational literature!
Cheers!
JeromyS
Donovan Glass — October 27th, 2009, 1:48 am
Congrats Tim. Look how far we’ve come!!
=)
Matt Handal — October 27th, 2009, 9:35 am
Duh! I just bought the old version and sent it to a work contact!!!
I highly reccomend your book!
Daniel — October 27th, 2009, 10:24 am
Heya Tim! Kinda found this expanded version on Amazon and wrote a post on it
http://thedanielrichard.com/2009/10/4hww-expanded/
Gave the book cover a little life by cleaning out the pixelated noise from the image.
Comes with a 80×80 thumbnail too.
Besides that, I now got something to look forward to this year’s end! Can’t wait.
Larry — October 27th, 2009, 3:36 pm
i would ask what the catch is but i’m sure you would say, buy the book. so i will.
Rob S. — October 27th, 2009, 4:58 pm
Tim,
I’ve reread the first book five times now – I can’t wait for the revised edition. Thank you for all your insights, and congratulations on a job well done (again).
Tim Ferriss — October 29th, 2009, 12:35 am
Thank you so much
Tim
Andre Kibbe — October 29th, 2009, 9:21 am
Just wanted to echo Tricia’s comment on wishing you’d release/redo the “How I Beat the Ivy Leagues” product. Do you have any quick general principles on the method, or resources you could point to online that reflect your approach?
Dustin — October 29th, 2009, 12:51 pm
Looking forward to the new examples.
I need more juice
Yadgyu — October 30th, 2009, 1:55 pm
This is cool.
I am working on getting out of the rat race and it is much easier than I thought. I was very skeptical and even angry after reading the book. I thought this book was written for elitist looking for a way to fill their little empty lives.
But I realized that my life was empty, despite being filled with “obligations”. I figured that I was angry at myself for being a fool and living the great lie called “The American Dream”. From today’s news headlines, I realized that life was only fair for those who took charge.
I stopped working hard and worked smarter. I am on the path to great success.
Tim Ferriss — October 30th, 2009, 4:09 pm
Congratulations on taking the leap, Yadgyu! Keep it up and you’ll find that many things get easier…
Best,
Tim
collegeboss — October 30th, 2009, 10:30 pm
Hey Tim
Will the revised version have any advice for college students?
Thanks!
and I still listen to the classic SXSW audio
Rafal Pikul — November 1st, 2009, 5:51 am
Hi Tim,
How to pre-order the book in England?
I couldn’t find it on amazon.co.uk
Thanks,
Rafal
ps. THANKS for your first book, it’s great!
Annibale — November 1st, 2009, 6:44 am
Hi Tim, I bought your book this summer on suggest of an Italian blogger…you just gave a big positive push to my attitude and make me start an inner change. I premise my working and sentimental life are socially “enviable”…….. BTW It was like an explosion in my head and heart. I read there printed on the paper all that things that I well knew but never had the courage to say to myself. It’s difficult as you wrote…..tremendous difficult to admit and thinking that could be a different way to live your life…but your book gave me the strenght to stand up from my lazy comfortable life and begin think different….seeing a lot of situation more clear and getting tha sometimes….ok a lot of time is much easier tha you think. You helped me to open again my horizon…thank you
When you come to Italy you have your house in Florence
Casa mia è casa tua.
Waiting for the italian version of the Expanded edition.
Ciao,
Annibale
Schmuck — November 1st, 2009, 9:08 am
Can’t wait for the final version. September 2010 – what do i do so long?
Masahiro — November 1st, 2009, 11:43 pm
Awesome! I cannot wait for the new version in my kindle.
Corrado Arcilesi — November 2nd, 2009, 6:36 am
Tim,
I credit much of my success to you and your writings. Thank you very much for providing me with the much needed wake-up call that got me back to business and back to success and enjoyment of life. You are only 3 years older than me but have taught me quite a bit about what it is to enjoy and manage THE HELL out of your time here on this rock. I firmly believe you will go down in history as one of the great motivators of our time.
Corrado Arcilesi
Tim Ferriss — November 2nd, 2009, 1:22 pm
Thank you so much, Corrado, for the kind words.
Have a wonderful week,
Tim
Scottie Duncan — November 2nd, 2009, 12:52 pm
I am really looking forward to reading the new book… can it be pre ordered in the UK as it took me 4 weeks to get it through a major book store in Scotland… it was well worth the wait though.
cheers,scott
Scottie Duncan — November 2nd, 2009, 1:49 pm
Hi Tim, I loved your book, and I think I will may go back and read over it again, maybe I did not move away from all the other ‘personal growth’ stuff that I had in my book shelves…
I have recently launched a blog site to try and promote a bio based product that safely cleans without harming the earth, people, animals etc etc… I know roughly where I can make money, but it’s just at that stage where its all fears that are stopping the whole thing from even strating, it’s like a rabbit in head lights kind of thing…
It’s funny cause i am trying to make a differnce in my life, as well as in the world around me, but fear is the factor that is stopping me from moving to another level.
i am sure loads of people have been there and done that, but I don’t seem to know where to start… does it all sound a bit silly?
scott
kyleschen — November 2nd, 2009, 9:14 pm
just saw gary vaynerchuk in a video talking shit about 4hww… apparently he hasn’t read all the success stories.
tim was nice enough to tweet a link and give recommendation, interesting way to show thanks for a favor…
it’s in the video for his ‘vook’…
https://read.vook.com/read?mode=1&v=crushit
tim, im sure you’ve seen this. has he apologized?
Tim Ferriss — November 2nd, 2009, 11:36 pm
Hi Kyleschen,
Wow. It is an interesting way to show thanks for the favors he’s asked, including cover quote, tweets, etc. I’ve sent an email to his publisher asking that my quote be taken off of the book.
Thanks for the heads up. Sad, really. If crushing it makes you do that to your “friends”, I’m not sure I want to crush it.
Tim
kyleschen — November 4th, 2009, 12:21 pm
i’m glad to see you’re getting your name off the book. although he has some interesting points, the book overall doesn’t have anything new to say to anyone who already understands social media… he won’t be around long
Arron Lorenz — November 4th, 2009, 2:25 pm
I’m pretty surprised at the rift that is growing between Tim, and Gary. I think that Crush It is just a different form, and a different methodology. It in my opinion doesn’t overflow onto the FHWW.
I enjoy both books very much. I just pre-ordered the expanded edition of FHWW, and just received my second copy of Crush It for a friend.
Seeing this kind of infighting without any sort of explanation is getting disheartening. I hear from Tim, and from Gary all the time the engagement is crucial, and that it needs to be “True” / “Real”. Like I said I’m not sure what is going on but someone is going to need to step up and resolve this.
I guess I just don’t understand how we go from having Tim on the front page of the book. To commenting on the blog that Tim has contacted the publisher to have his name removed. I hope everything is well Tim, and I hope that two of my mentors are not warring.
Nishant — November 4th, 2009, 6:22 pm
I think that clip is Gary just getting over-excited. He just doesn’t realize sometimes what he’s saying when he’s on his “passion” flow – he even admitted to this on one of his key note speeches. I don’t think he meant what he said (who knows), but he definitely needs to apologize.
Anyways your book has definitely helped me in getting things done. Haven’t started my an online muse yet though – my main goal now, but man the comments on here make me wanna re-read those chapters again. Can’t wait for Dec 15 woo
Annibale — November 5th, 2009, 5:58 am
have you planned a date for the italian version of the Expanded edition?
Ciao,
Annibale
rxjohnk — November 5th, 2009, 9:46 pm
Tim,
I have a favor to ask when the new version comes out:
Narrate the audiobook yourself!
In my opinion, the author is best-qualified to convey the meaning of his work to his audience, and provides a better experience for the listener.
Thanks!
Mike — November 6th, 2009, 6:03 am
I’m so very glad to see a new copy of this out, it’s about time it got updated, I know the first one I got really changed my perspectives on a lot of things , it was well worth its weight in pure gold.
Bob F — November 6th, 2009, 7:07 am
Good luck with the new version Tim!
Great article in the Times this morning about changing attitudes towards work and life in Japan with the younger generation.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article6903043.ece
Nidal Ghobar — November 6th, 2009, 10:28 am
i was going to buy the first one, but now i think ill have to wait to buy the updated one, thnkx
Christine Spurlock — November 6th, 2009, 2:10 pm
I am 33 and retired. Retired meaning I don’t have to be anywhere at any particular time. I read your book for the first time just about a year ago. I was making great money, but my time was not my own. Now my husband and I often forget what day of the week it is, because their are no work days!
Thank you,
You’ve changed my Life!!!
Dr. Christine Spurlock
David Singhiser — November 9th, 2009, 6:57 am
This is great! I’m looking forward to the new edition, but it will have to be on a Kindle. I’m leaving for Thailand and Uganda in December.
Thanks for the first edition.
I’m living the way I want to now!
kirk — November 9th, 2009, 8:14 am
Congrats Tim,
I just found and purchased your book yesterday. Where have I been? Sheesh. Anyway — can’t put it down. Now you’re created a delimma in my day — I have arrived at work knowing that I need to focus on only those things that will allow me to be “very effective rather than merely efficient” and I cannot find enough to do… yet I have to stay here till 5. (Note to me: find a way to sneak to the car and read more of Tim’s book!)
Off to order the new version for Christmas gifts! I’ll be a hero!
Kirk
Corey M — November 9th, 2009, 1:20 pm
Somebody bought stacks of “Crush it”, and set them out on a table at work. I took one of them home despite the strong odor of douchebag, solely because of Tim’s quote on the cover.
Tim, you’ve gotta get your name off this book, guy. I can’t think of another way to describe the ‘book’ while staying cool like Fonzie.
chris — November 9th, 2009, 5:08 pm
Awesome, i will buy the new version and give the old one to a friend, whom it will hopefully help as much as it did me.
Jade Leonard — November 10th, 2009, 6:32 am
Hey Tim,
So excited about my pre order. My well-thumbed 4HWW book travels the globe with me, never leaves my side. I refer to it as my oracle.
Just the other day my partner and I were feeling like we’d lost our direction in our new journey and I pulled out and read your chapter on Filling the Void and we got right back on track.
Thanks so much for giving me the information, tools and confidence I needed to start living my dream.
You rock my world.
Jade
xx
Greg — November 10th, 2009, 10:04 am
@Megan_Donovan Yep you are right the book is now showing for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk … no 30% off or anything, but well worth the money anyhow.
And yes, I’m also looking forward to a new audiobook … now that the original one can be downloaded for free on Audible.com (http://www.audible.com/4hour … for USA addresses) I guess that a new version is in the pipeline?
Ryan — November 11th, 2009, 3:26 pm
Hi Tim,
I second the inquiry about the Audio book. Excited for the new book, just pre-ordered. The first one was amazing, as will this one no doubt be.
Steve — November 12th, 2009, 6:48 am
Tim,
I take your point about the first edition.
Here’s a suggestion; is it possible to put up some of the most radical changes – even if they are just outlines/condensed under the passworded part of the website?
Steve
Dario Meli — November 12th, 2009, 4:36 pm
I will buy the kindle version the second it’s available. currently reading 4HWW for the first time and loving it.
Melissa McCune — November 12th, 2009, 4:41 pm
@Dr. Christine Spurlock
I would love to hear your story. I you don’t mind sharing, please connect on Facebook or ASW under my name: Melissa McCune
Tim — November 14th, 2009, 2:31 pm
Tim –
Upon completion of your first book, I have been working on numerous web ventures and appreciate all the valuable information it offers. Also, after watching your WordPress presentation, I decided to create a blog of my own. I appreciate the valuable information you have shared through your book and blog and look forward to reading this new version.
Looking forward to quitting the 9 to 5 and living the surfer/traveler lifestyle of my dreams.
Later,
Tim
Michael — November 15th, 2009, 10:33 pm
Hi Tim,
There are those who say that your proposed lifestyle is a selfish, egocentric lifestyle, what do you think?
Tim Ferriss — November 25th, 2009, 3:46 am
I’d say they haven’t read the book.
Tim
Sysy Morales — November 17th, 2009, 9:13 am
I’m not the kind of girl who squeals… but I just did over your new and expanded version of the 4 Hour. Felicitaciones!!! Te he mencionado en mi libro asi que te dejo saber cuando salga. Believe me I owe you. Great work!
Michael O — November 18th, 2009, 2:56 pm
Can’t wait for the new book. Less than a month away now.
Goran B. — November 21st, 2009, 8:20 am
Tim,
Mirko Cro Cop is waiting for you and I’m expecting to meet you before
Well, any ETA when you are arriving in Croatia?
Thx.
bridget s — November 22nd, 2009, 5:19 am
hi tim!
just finished your 1st book… thanks for sharing your life and writing it.
i just jumped on here to read some more about your upcoming book…but am confused… i thought you only check your email once a week and your comments back to people on this board are like every couple of days. – is this you, or are some of your outsourcers answering these posts -hahaha
i’m looking forward to the 2nd read : )
congrats on a full life!
Amy — November 22nd, 2009, 1:24 pm
I want to date you, you rule. I teach art and operate on a lot of the same principals, teaching my college and grad students to learn anything to feed their work. I am 30 years old and a hot full time professor! Keep up the awesome work!
Chad Bozarth — November 25th, 2009, 11:31 pm
Well, I am definitely looking forward to this release. I told my mom that I wanted this for Christmas, however knowing me, I will most likely buy it the day it comes out…I don’t think I can wait until Christmas. Thanks Tim!
Antonio — November 26th, 2009, 3:43 am
Hello everyone, I am Italian, from what I understand will be released ‘an updated version of the book? Even in Italian?
After reading your book in Italian, I am organizing my life according to your book, I hope
Hello Tim!!!
Southpat Sue — November 28th, 2009, 5:50 am
This is awesome! I can’t wait to read the new version of the book that inspired my digital nomadic lifestyle! I already have a yurt that I live in on people’s rooftop terraces in Buenos Aires, and live like a rock star, only working hours per week. I’ve had so much free time, I started taking intense Argentine mime classes!
Thank you, Tim!
Bo — November 29th, 2009, 6:31 pm
Hi Tim,
Read the first edition two weeks ago – on a business trip to Buenos Aires, how fitting is that!! Pure coincidence – or was it? Quien sabe, pero estoy seguro que el libro me va a cambiar la vida – a lo mejor.
Would like to see if you have expanded your South America recommendations to include Chile? Perhaps the safest and most stable country in that part of the world… have you checked it out? We live in southern California but are considering relocating to Chile – seems an excellent alternative to California without the headaches and elevated cost. I refer especially to the central region with its Mediterranean climate. (Won’t even miss the earthquakes!)
Everybody,
Just pre-ordered the Kindle version and it will be released on Dec 15, just like the hard copy version. My Kindle is buzzing with excitement and anticipation (esta bailando arriba de mi escritorio!).
Feliz Navidad!
P.S. If you ever need any Swedish language lessons… jag kan hjälpa dig med det! Lesson 1: God Jul och Gott Nytt År!
Bo
Antonio — November 30th, 2009, 8:30 am
There will ‘also the Italian version of the new book?
Waiting for a response from someone thanks.
Luciano — December 1st, 2009, 2:07 pm
Hola Tim! Donde puedo conseguir la nueva versión expandida de tu libro en español? Actualmente tengo “La semana laboral de 4 horas” pero me gustaría comprar la nueva edición.
winvest — December 2nd, 2009, 8:22 am
Is there going to be a new “expanded and updated” audiobook too?
grossman — December 3rd, 2009, 4:39 pm
Will this appear in spain in spanish?
MikeB — December 4th, 2009, 2:10 pm
Tim,
Will the 2ed also be released in the UK on the 15th December?
Amazon UK states: “Currently unavailable.
We don’t know when or if this item will be back in stock.”
Do you have any info from your publisher regarding this?
Tim Ferriss — December 8th, 2009, 1:34 am
Hi Mike,
I’m not sure, to be honest. Best bet would be to ask Vermillion, who publishes it in the UK…
I’ll get on them if I speak with them.
Thanks for the comment,
Tim
Juan — December 5th, 2009, 11:02 pm
I loved the first book, can’t wait for the this one!
I loved the idea of mini retirements so much, that I am willing to offer offer my house in the Mayan Riviera to anyone that can convince me they deserve it. Follow the link to facebook and drop me a line there… http://bit.ly/8Br3uV
Scott Barrington — December 6th, 2009, 6:46 pm
Sounds great! can’t wait to get a copy.
Aaron K — December 7th, 2009, 11:23 am
Tim,
I’m looking forward to your next book, SUPERHUMAN. I’m hoping/requesting/giving you a tip on talking about supplements, which is something most serious GENERAL health/diet books lack. A lot of “body building” books discuss them, but that’s a specific audience. Specifically, if you have any information on cycling supplements correctly, I’d love to learn about it. Shoot me an email if you need a test dummy (I’m a male sexual health author who is always experimenting on his body).
As a side note, I want to give you kudos on expanding your audience. Most business experts would suggest that you stick with one audience and keep building that (in your case, entrepreneurs). A health book, of course, has a much larger group for you to reach out to (ALL people think about their health at some point, many more than others). When you say this book is going to be much BIGGER, I don’t doubt you – the math is in your favor
NOTE: This is probably in the wrong section, but I figured since it relates to your books this will due.
Tim Ferriss — December 8th, 2009, 1:23 am
Thanks, Aaron!
Walter — December 8th, 2009, 5:58 am
Will the book be available at borders Dec 15th? and if not when?
Diana Carrasco — December 9th, 2009, 1:35 am
I finally got in move and ordered it, can’t wait to read it. When I read the original beginning of this year …. so many things finally made sense and everything became clear, I can say I have never been so inspired and illustrated before!
If you ever make it or feel like making it to Madrid, Spain you know you have some fans here
Thanks for the constant inspiration Tim.
Diana
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Jo Allen — December 10th, 2009, 5:56 am
Hiya, awesome book – I want to get it for a friend! Your site says it’s been translated into 35 languages? Does anyone know where I can find a Hindi version? Thanks! JA.
Luciano — December 10th, 2009, 1:40 pm
Hi Tim, I already have The 4 Hour Workweek v1.0 and La semana laboral de 4 horas, but I would like to know where I can find “La semana laboral de 4 horas, Expanded and Updated”, is it available for preorder? Please post a link!
Saludos desde Mallorca!
Annibale — December 10th, 2009, 1:47 pm
have you planned a date for the italian version of the Expanded edition? Cannot wait!!!
Ciao,
Annibale
Carlo — December 12th, 2009, 6:48 pm
You know, I thought this was rubbish, but I am using the premise provided and have been making appx $1200 per day in one muse that really takes about 12 hours per week.
I am about to start a second muse, to supplemen t as my goal is 5k / wk in 2009 and 2010, I’m looking for $15k per week in 2011.
Have 3 muse going now, two in flight and one about to start in January. Looking at an ideas for a known and exiisting market is harder than just coming up with an idea without the market. Incredible, sell it before you spend one red cent.
European trip this summer into the fall.
Ryan Noronha — December 14th, 2009, 3:57 am
I hate you Tim. I had a secure future ahead of me, and I left my job, reasonably well paying professional career all because of your book. Best thing I’ve ever done!! Cant wait to get the updated edition – havent ordered it off Amazon as I dont want to wait a day to get it. I feel like an excited lil kid.
I was wondering if you might be able to put up a blog post where people could post their ideas or muses as case studies..
I have two muses on the go at the moment – and a third on the way and wouldnt mind sharing, as I’m sure there are a lot of people like me who would like to share their stories and listen to others living the 4HWW..
here’s to 2010 being the year everything changes..
Tim Ferriss — December 14th, 2009, 5:10 am
Hi Ryan,
Thanks so much for the comment! I will absolutely put up such a post. It’d be really fun to see what people have come up with
Pura vida,
Tim
Felix — December 16th, 2009, 7:13 am
Righty-ho:
Just spoken to Waterstones in Picadilly, London (“Europe’s largest bookstore”). Apparently they had no existing plans to order it in but after speaking to the buyer for the business section they are going to order some in for both their business and careers section.
Likely date it will be in stock is mid January. I’m sure you can get it quicker online, but for anyone who would rather wait until it’s physically in stock, and is near London, then there you go…
Loved the first book, really looking forward to the updated version.
Felix
London, UK
Tim Ferriss — December 16th, 2009, 9:03 pm
Hi Felix,
Thx for applying some pressure! I’ve tried to do a lot for overseas but — ultimately — I have no power and few contacts. The int’l publishers have been VERY slow to get on the ball with updating the book. In the end, it’s expensive to revise and publishers are cheap as hell.
Ah, we can only do our best
Thanks again!
Tim
Kat — December 16th, 2009, 3:35 pm
Love it. Got this one too. The first totally changed my life. Literally.
Honorable mention of you here: http://bit.ly/5a2Q1t
Farrell — December 18th, 2009, 10:33 am
Just got the new edition in the mail!!!!!!
Adrian — December 18th, 2009, 1:24 pm
Did you do that deliberately Tim???
I’ve just received an email from Amazon (.co.uk), who have despatched my book – YIPPEE – just in time for Christmas!!! Can’t wait to get stuck into it and plan out the best year ever for 2010. Thanks as always mate!
Kirk — December 18th, 2009, 1:37 pm
Tim,
I just read version-one a month ago and then learned of version two. I ordered two copies immediately. I just received them yesterday and mailed the first copy off to a good friend who is right on the edge of making that leap — as a Christmas gift. I can’t wait for him to get it! It’s going to blow him out of the water!
WOW! This book is fun!
The funny thing is…I work with a couple hundred people and I could only think of that one friend who would even “get” your teaching. I guess we are weird breed. I like it!
My favorite line (this week): “Why are we doing this like retards?”
I laughed till I cried when I read that. I have soooo been there with the whole cold call thing. Yikes!
Anyway, Nice job Tim & thanks for your work.
Kirk
Tricia — December 18th, 2009, 7:27 pm
Tim:
I just got my book in the mail today! To my surprise, it is much BIGGER than the first edition. It was definitely worth buying a second time. I can’t wait to delve into it.
Thanks!
Tricia
Andrew — December 19th, 2009, 9:55 pm
Hey Tim
Congrats on the new book!
Just curious, why an expanded version instead of book 2? Any marketing strategy to that? Care to share in your next blog post?
Keep rocking.
Andrew
Matt — December 20th, 2009, 3:34 am
Located in Australia here, and got the shipping notification from Amazon the other day. Looking forward to it arriving soon as I loved the first book.
Kevin Kelley — December 21st, 2009, 7:49 am
Tim, ever since I read the USA Today review of your first book way back in 2006, I was hooked. I’ve read it cover to cover multiple times, and recently purchased the Expanded edition. My orginal edition audiobook CD’s are nearly worn out, and I now have the perfect muse for automating my income. One QUESTION: when can I get my hands on the Expanded Edition audio cd?
I spend alot of time in Chicago traffic and your book motivates me every time I read or listen to it. Thank you for inspiring me to break free from my cubicle dungeon.
Roderick — December 21st, 2009, 4:46 pm
I bought the first book and Audible download.
Trying to get the
New version Audiobook.
Your blog link goes to Audible.
I can’t download because it says I already have the book.
The time of replay of the audiobook suggests that it is the old version.
In case you didn’t already know -it seems they are cutting off some goodwill sales and causing annoyance as there is no indication that the new book is available and that the old is the only one-plus there is no offer for Upgrade.
I would like the new version for audio as I’m about to listen to it again as i’m sure it will influence me again to make better decisions in areas of my life.
If you can tell me when it it actually available in audio and how I can get it would appreciate it.
Tim Ferriss — December 22nd, 2009, 6:16 am
Hi Roderick,
Thank you for the heads up. I’ll check on this and report back on the blog.
All the best,
Tim
Jason Koertge — December 23rd, 2009, 6:23 pm
Definitely my favorite book too! The new one is ordered and will be at my home next week. can’t wait.
laney — December 23rd, 2009, 11:00 pm
They don’t carry this book at Cover-to-Cover on Castro @ 24th. Thank goodness it was at Phoenix on 24th. You, the local Noe boy should tell them that your book should be carried there! Uncool.
Stephanie Watson — December 24th, 2009, 1:00 pm
I read your first book, and I am going to order the rewrite as I love to read case studies.
While I don’t outsource work to India due to your book I do outsource to other work from home moms and that works for me. I am able to work less, and play more, and I like that.
Well, Play is something that is individual, for me it is going to Graduate School to get a Masters in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Interactive Technology.
(so I am strange)
I could not have done this without your book, and without some other great Moms out there who are supportive of me. I just never thought of the value of outsourcing until I read your book, even though people essentially outsource to me! lol Go figure.
Thanks! Good work!
Dano — December 27th, 2009, 10:25 pm
My 2 biggest heros, Ferris Bueller and Tim Ferriss…….hey, are they related ?
Scott Cejka — December 29th, 2009, 11:50 am
When will the new version be available in Japanese? Or will it?
Mark Nolan — December 29th, 2009, 5:08 pm
Wow over 100 new pages, way to go Tim, I can’t wait to read all of the new pages and the many success stories. Keep on rockin’ … thanks!
Sjors Provoost — January 3rd, 2010, 5:22 am
Not sure where you’d prefer me to post this, but I found a small glitch in the Kindle version:
@ Locations 1880-88 / 6771 (the puppy close) the quotes after “vs.” are missing. I.e you can only see the “bad example” quotes, not the “good example” quotes.
Rhino — January 4th, 2010, 2:24 pm
Looking for readers of this book in the New Orleans & Baton Rouge area.
Want to form a Mastermind Group and exchange ideas.
Rhino
rhinoulery@charter.net
Rolf Siebelink — January 10th, 2010, 2:51 am
Tim, are you sure that this new version it’s already available in other languages like Dutch, Spanish, etc? Because bookstores do not have these editions in their ISBN database.
If not so, when do you expect your new version to be available in other languages?
Lucy Atkinson — January 17th, 2010, 9:00 pm
Hi Tim/assistants
I am in Australia and would REALLY REALLY REALLY love tobuy a copy of the 4HWW on audio book … why the US/Canada restrictions? Can anyone let me know where I can get an audio copy in Aus?
Goodbye 9-5! Are You Ready? — February 20th, 2010, 3:27 pm
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Tracy Farmer — February 22nd, 2010, 12:33 pm
Tim –
Currently reading the expand version of 4HWW. Love it!.
This is more of a curiosity question than anything else. Before I read 4HWW I was reading Getting Things Done by David Alan. I’m curios what you think of his approach for time management?
Thanks,
Tracy
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Martin Baker — March 26th, 2010, 11:16 am
For fans in the UK, amazon.co.uk don’t sell the new expanded edition but I found it for sale at http://www.bookdepository.co.uk very happy with the price and free delivery.
George Speckart — March 28th, 2010, 4:45 pm
I have read the book and it seems to me it boils down to “start a profitable business where you can get someone else to do all the work.”
Uhhhhh….duuhhhhhhh
So how do you do that? Yeah, yeah, something I love. What if what I love is sleeping, watching movies, and spending time with my family? My point is, how do you find an idea that people will spend money on? Why is there no information on THAT? THAT would be the information that would really help.
Cheyanne — April 1st, 2010, 7:37 pm
Changed my life….now I am trying to help my employees utilize the principles….thanks…keep it coming…more, more, more!
Jhet aka Juliet van Ruyven — June 8th, 2010, 10:36 pm
Dear Tim:
Bon dia mi amigo nuevo! not even sure of the spelling. I believe it’s 2am now in my 3rd week trip to South America from Canada. Was in BA, Rio and now Salvador on my way to Manaus then the amazon. My first time to do such a thing like this and i feel like a multimillionaire many times over. I’m on the second chapter of my life (could mean a lot of things -, cancer scare survivor, status change and shall I say I’m not a spring chicken anymore although lately I feel really still am)
Love traveling and doing the things now that I was not able to do when I was in my younger years – (lack of funds) Nothing will get on the way and absolutely nothing can stop me now. A friend literally put the earphone into my ears and let me listen to 4HWW audio book. Dont worry I’ll get my own hard copy at the soonest. Oh la la it’s about time I hear your message. I’ve been using these lines lately “when the student is ready the teacher will come” – Thank you so very much for sharing your gifts to the world. Hope our path will meet someday! You brilliant (digital age) soul. I’ll check in often that is for sure. Hugs Juliet aka Jhet
Michael Beals — August 4th, 2010, 10:17 am
Tim Ferris-
In my eyes, you just became one of my most favorite people on the internet. I just started reading your book and it has totally reshaped the way I view my unfolding life. I am currently 18 and am going to UCLA to play volleyball next fall. Before I read your book, I dreamed of the high paying job, probably like most other young adults, thinking that it was the correct path in life. My outlook on my future career started to come to me after reading “The 4 Hour Work Week”. No longer do I just want to climb the corporate ladder. I want to find a job, low or high paying, that truly excites me every day and is challenging. Hopefully it includes building awesome buildings, the outdoors, and lots of social interaction. If I enjoy life like I am GOING to, I will not forget who inspired me to do so.
There is one other reason that I am contacting you Mr. Ferris. I know that you love travel, and so do I. I have been to New Zealand, China, Spain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and many of the fifty states (thanks to venturous parents). Looking back, I remember getting sick because the water quality wasn’t up to par with the quality we get in the states. I’m bringing this up because I currently work for this new company called “Get the Bottle.” We specialize in selling 25 oz. stainless-steel filtered water bottles (the exact specs and features are on our website if you want more info) that a Renaissance man like you could greatly benefit from using. I’m just trying to expose you to something that you could end up using every day and is really cool.
Once again, I just wanted to thank you for educating the world on your desirable and attainable lifestyle. You have no idea the impact you have on me and the rest of your readers.
Michael Beals
Tim Ferriss — August 5th, 2010, 11:18 pm
Thanks so much for the comment, Michael, and congrats on UCLA! Great school. I’ll check out the site, and you should also check out http://www.charitywater.org
Pura vida,
Tim
Monique — October 2nd, 2010, 9:22 pm
Hey Tim, I’m really hoping that you see this comment and can respond. It’s been exactly 1 year since I discovered 4hww. I love the book and have read it through at least 5 times. I make natural bath and body products and I’ve spent the last year trying to find a way to turn this business into a successful muse. I’ve concluded that I need help from the source. Do you have any suggestions? I’d really appreciate a little direction. Thanks in advance!
empet — December 26th, 2010, 7:09 am
Hello, what happened to the Kindle version? It is no longer available on Amazon
Or maybe it’s because I live in Europe?
Caleb — January 19th, 2011, 7:11 pm
Hey Tim and whoever else reads this. I wasn’t sure where to ask questions, but this looked like a good place. I am a sophomore in high school interested in starting an online business. My question is: how do you find a product to market? It would seem every idea I’ve had has either been done already or is unrealistic for my situation. If you had any tips on product creation, that would be fantastic. Thanks.
Stephanie — January 20th, 2011, 8:25 pm
Caleb,
Even if someone else is “doing it” already it’s okay. Think about why one thing sells better than another — Marketing. Lots of companies sell the same items.
Find something you’re passionate about that you want to promote, then be the best marketer you can be to promote it.
Ray — May 10th, 2011, 3:39 am
I just finished reading the book (expanded edition) and I think it’s awesome.
A couple of typos I noticed:
page 172, footnote 31, 3rd line “getting though” should be “getting through”
page 323, footnote 88 “just serach” should be “just search”
There is another one which I lost track of. I made the mistake of committing to memory. Sorry.
Adam — May 28th, 2011, 8:10 am
Hi Tim,
I have been working step by step through the automation chapter of The 4HWW, and I am looking at the rate cards of different magazines. It’s been a couple years since the book was released, so I was wondering if I should still be looking for magazines that charge less than 5K for a full page ad, or if I should go a little higher (like 6K or 7K).
Obviously, the cheaper the better, but I found a few that I like that are in the 6 to 7 range. What do you think?
Thank you,
Adam
Thomas — September 16th, 2011, 6:16 am
I have this book and the nook version. I enjoy going back to read from time to time. Must admit though I am still working on developing my muse. The checking emails twice per day has really saved me on time! Thanks Tim!!!!
Margo — December 4th, 2011, 2:27 pm
Here is the voice from another side of the pond.
I bought Kindle version yesterday evening (well, let’s consider this as my tiny contribution to making Tim NR). I did not finish it yet and I cannot say I don’t like it, actually I do: it is motivating, it provokes alternative thinking, it’s giving some practical advices, it’s fun…
But there is one major fault: this is a book written by American for Americans (or citizens of any other prosperous country, yes, slightly hit by crisis but still prosperous).
There is nothing new in the idea of becoming New Rich by exploiting dirty cheap labor of other people, pharaohs in Egypt did this ages ago, the only difference is that modern technologies allow you to hire people, who happened to be born in countries with undeveloped economies, without bringing them to your country.
John Doe in your book makes his $100 per hour while working 10 hours per week only because somewhere there is a bunch of people who are working the rest of the week, earning say $10 he generously pays them, putting their long hours to ensure Jonh has his long leisure times. Can they “escape 9-5”?
Your VA has to check emails every five minutes in case there may be errand from you. Does she/he have a luxury of checking them only twice a day?
“Live anywhere” or “travel worldwide” are nice advices, but how far your travels would get you, if you did not have American passport which does not require visa to most countries of the world (or visa can be easily issued)?
What your ‘success story’ would be if you would live in the country where the priority of most of the population is to find a job paid enough to buy food and to pay utility bills? For most of people here buying a nice pouch for iPhone or where to park a car is not a problem at all because there is no iPhone and no car, and I don’t think someone would buy into Neural Accelerator.
You say that at the beginning you did not have any advantages comparatively to you fellow countrymen. Maybe you did not, but the fact you was born in America gave you advantages comparatively to many people born in poor countries. There is no any personal achievement or personal fault in this, this is sort of inheritance based on the inequality exiting in the world.
I am the one to whom people like you outsource their activities, my earnings are pretty well but not even close to NR. To earn what I have now, I have to put all my 80+ hours a week, all my energy and intellect, and (at this point you may laugh) “I can’t really throw it all away” because I have obligations to other people who depend on me. I don’t have too many options too (see above). You are just lucky little of us have. What would you do if all of us, inspired by your book, would suddenly retire?
So, Tim, please admit that the assumption is wrong that this book is for everyone. The book is good and there is some good stuff at this blog too, but this will work in certain circumstances, for people leaving in a few specific countries of the world, people with no ties and no responsibilities other than their leisure. This is not a silver bullet and this is not applicable to everyone – for some this would work, for most it would not.
My apologies if something is grammatically incorrect, English is not my first language, but I hope you get the point.
Randy — January 9th, 2012, 11:26 pm
Tim,
I bought this Audio book 4HWW. I wanted to say that I’m an audio book fanatic, it lets you make hour long drives in the car pay off and become productive. There is a down side though. You list several sources of information (names, places etc.) in the book and it’s virtually impossible to write it all down as fast as you can speak, and certainly not while driving. You should include some of this info in a small pamphlet. I’m not cheap, but I have no intention of buying the paper version and laboring through 450 pages looking for all the referenced information. I know, it’s more work for you but it’s good for your customer. And besides, you only work a few hours a week- I can’t see why you can’t put in an extra hour to perfect your audio products lol…
Dulst — February 5th, 2012, 11:45 am
Tim, fancy releasing a kindle version of 4HWW?
Judi Bola — January 13th, 2013, 10:04 am
Really looking forward to this. I bet the case studies will be inspiring and spur new ideas for all.
Shelly — April 11th, 2013, 2:03 pm
I’m wondering about the part where you make Dreamlines and you have to pick something you want 6 months from now and then you have to choose something to do today, tomorrow, and the next day to make it happen. What if what you want 6 months from now is something that you’re requiring money to do anything about today? What are your three things, then? Or, what if (as was the case in one of Tim’s examples) it is something you can’t control? (Tim wanted a “Smart and Gorgeous Girlfriend). Thanks in advance for any responses.
Allison Tuffs — April 22nd, 2013, 5:57 pm
I have your book and would like to complete the Dreamliner using your automatic calculator, but can’t find it on this site. Can you please send me the link for it.
Many thanks, I’m excited about the prospect of a new beginning
Shelly — April 23rd, 2013, 9:51 am
Here you go, Allison: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/lifestyle-costing/
About half way down the page there is a link to a sample 6 month dreamline. Below that is the link to the dreamline worksheet download. You can actually fill that in. My only warning: I had trouble opening it at first because I didn’t have Microsoft Office set up. Doesn’t seem to work with any other Excel-type program, at least for me. (It’s an Excel doc)