Opening the Kimono® Event 268 Comments

Written by Tim Ferriss Topics: Entrepreneurship, Opening the Kimono - OTK

The most frequent question I get is:

“How did you hit #1 on The New York Times bestseller list?”

Historically, I’ve answered with “That’s a long, long story.” If pressed further, I would explain that I couldn’t go into the details until I hit #1 a second time. Alas, in publishing and in life: once you’re lucky, twice you’re good.

Now, I can finally share the inside baseball of all I’ve learned (and witnessed) over the last five years.

For the first time, I’ll be deconstructing the biggest hits in publishing, including the preparation and execution of launches for my two books, both of which hit #1 New York Times:

The 4-Hour Workweek… (published April 2007)
#1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, #1 BusinessWeek
Called “The most surprising self-help hit of the decade” by Men’s Journal
More than 1,000,000 hardcovers sold in the US alone
Nearly four years unbroken on the New York Times Business Bestseller List
Sold in 35 languages, 60+ printings
An Amazon Top-10 Reader Favorite of 2007
AdAge “Best Product Launch for 2007”
Digital sales: 4.8% of total units
Advance paid: < $100,000 (signed before publication)

The media were kind in 2007, with quotes like “best self-promoter of all time” (Wired) and “branding wunderkind” (FastCompany).

But it wasn’t me. Not at all. It was due to process. To wit, the 2010 release of The 4-Hour Body:

The 4-Hour Body… (published December 2010)
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, #1 six out of the first eight weeks
Nearly 500,000 books sold in the first four months
Selling at FIVE times the rate of The 4-Hour Workweek
The #1 most-highlighted book of all time on Amazon (screenshot here)
[Note: The 4-Hour Workweek is currently #5, just below the Bible]
First business author to jump non-fiction categories and create another instant #1 hit
Digital sales: 30% of total units, 90%+ of which is Kindle
Advance paid (largely based on the proposal’s marketing plan): $2,000,000+

For the first time, I’m going to explain how my team did it all, ranging from flexible first principles and guidelines, to trench warfare and exact wording in pitches and partnership proposals.

It will be covered in a single seminar –

OPENING THE KIMONO®
Repeat Engineering of #1 — The Future of Book and Content Marketing

Dates: August 19 – 21, 2011
Location: California wine country, confidential retreat location. Details sent upon sign-up.
Available spots: Limited to 200 people.
Policies: No media coverage, no Twitter, Facebook, or other coverage of the event, and no recording whatsoever.

Who is it for?

Authors – Increase both advances and bestseller probabilities
Publishers/Agencies – Know which authors to bet on, sign bigger authors or win auctions, and increase your homerun ratio
PR/Marketing Professionals – Attract and retain the best clients who believe digital execution is the future
Anyone who wants to compete with (and learn from) the newest generations of whiz kids, rather than be defeated by them.

This seminar is not about buying your way onto the lists or the latest social media fads, though we’ll explain how people do the former. This seminar is a roadmap for the rarest of recipes: a repeatable and ethical content-creation and launch process that will put your product at the top and keep it at the top.

In sum: We’ll cover all of the most important lessons I’ve learned (and witnessed) over the last five years — and discover how to find elegance in the chaos.

The experience will include exact details of:

* Building marketing into content creation, and the value of working backwards
* First principles and overarching strategies in a digital world: the core of testing
* Timing of PR and phased outreach — exact calendars and e-mails
* How to build a high-traffic blog in minimal time, plus fatal mistakes
* Borrowing approaches from movies, and the art of the calculated tease
* How and when to use pre-sales (almost no one gets this right)
* Tools and tricks for project management without micro-management
* Secrets of the “Lean Launch” model
* Review copies and advanced copies — viral approaches
* Uses and misuses of Twitter and Facebook (I’m an investor in both)
* How to test high-leverage contrarian approaches without betting the farm
* How to combine offline with online, and when not to
* Dozens of real-world case studies
* Special guests seldom or never seen in the book world
* Much, much more…

It will also include fine wine, extensive Q&A opportunities to address your specific situations/challenges, high-level networking, and, of course, the beauty and wonder of wine country.

Once this event is sold-out, it is sold-out.

Cost: $10,000

Just like TED and similar high-end events, flights and hotel are not included, but numerous surprise goodies will be provided on-site.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS ENDED. PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT THE BELOW FORM.

To sign-up for one of the 200 spots, please fill out this form. If you are new to this blog and are wondering — who the hell is this guy? — here is a short bio.

I look forward to meeting you and sharing a glass of Malbec. This will be an event to remember.

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UPDATE: There is an Opening The Kimono® 2 (OTK2) being planned for 2013. Stay tuned…

Posted on April 12th, 2011

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268 Comments

Jason Soll — April 12th, 2011, 3:53 pm

Tim,

Any student discounts? Either way, this sounds very interesting. Any chance the content from the event will make it on to your blog?

Best,

Jason
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- Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 5:05 pm
  
  Hi Jason,
  
  Thanks for the comment. No student discounts this time around, but I appreciate the ask. There are no plans for this seminar’s content to be put on the blog, primarily because the content is a huge competitive advantage. I’m happy to share with a few qualified people willing to agree to not publicizing/sharing the event’s content, but I’m not quite ready to put it out to the world online.
  
  Again, appreciate the ask — gotta do it
  
  All the best,
  
  Tim
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  - christian — April 13th, 2011, 8:44 am
    
    is there anything you need at the seminar that I could possibly bring/give/find/research/ etc that would enable me a discount? I’m at med school right now and writing a bestseller is one of my long term goals and this seems like a once in a lifetime seminar. Alas, I’m in debt up to my eyeballs so I can’t afford that price tag.
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  - Andrew Hill — April 19th, 2011, 1:06 am
    
    Jason beat me to the question, go figure.
    
    Tim, would you ever be interested in speaking to College Students in general at a reduced rate than your normal? I’m going to be the President of the Entrepreneurship Club at ASU starting next semester and would really love to have you, and what bigger stage for speaking to students is there than ASU? With that said, the club doesn’t have six figures to pay you so if you do student discounts at all let me know,
    
    Thanks,
    -Andrew
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Matt — April 12th, 2011, 3:54 pm

Great post Tim and thanks for sharing the metrics. I cannot attend the event sadly but keep up the great work!
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Stephen Wise — April 12th, 2011, 3:55 pm

“Once you’re lucky, twice you’re good.” ~ Congrats on becoming more than lucky!
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David Kurkov — April 12th, 2011, 3:58 pm

Why start charging for information now when you never did before? Just a thought.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 5:01 pm
  
  I charge when it’s worth it, but you’ll notice 300+ free blog posts. The seminar will only be worth it for a small subset of people, but for this minority, the price tag will be a small % of the results that follow.
  
  Hope that helps,
  
  Tim
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  - Moshe — April 13th, 2011, 9:32 am
    
    1. I guess the question is not fair. Tim charges for information for a long time now. As in, the books are sold for money.
    2. It’s really hard for me to understand the success of the second book. Only way I can understand it, is that you penetrated a completely different market and crowd. I’m one of the millions that purchased a hard cover of 4hww, and can say that the book is a life changer. A corporate guy for many years (still am), I am now working on a muse. What the book did, was to unveil a complete universe of tools, people and concepts I was never aware of.
    The new book however, does not fill that specific painful gap in MY life (which probably makes its success more impressive).
    
    Moshe
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  - alex — April 13th, 2011, 8:24 pm
    
    just a thought, you don’t need the money – why not make it competitive, meritocracy style
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  - Kenneth — April 14th, 2011, 8:40 am
    
    Any chance the your next book willl be how to write and promote a book- containing content from this seminar? Just a thought.
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  - Mads — April 17th, 2011, 1:58 pm
    
    A mental version of the 4 hour body would be better, i.e. a book that describes how to boost our brain in the same way as the 4 hour body describes how to boost our body.
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  - David Kurkov — July 16th, 2011, 2:58 pm
    
    Hi Tim,
    
    I definitely understand now about the price. Thank you for all your blog posts (they have helped me in more ways than I can count) and thank you for your answer. I look forward to meeting you in the near future. Martial art fight in Moscow?
    
    David
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Lewis Howes — April 12th, 2011, 3:59 pm

This sounds like a one time opportunity really and if anyone is thinking about coming out with a best seller (or wants to) then they would be silly not to attend this event.
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- Espree — April 16th, 2011, 12:00 pm
  
  I agree.
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- Keryn — July 28th, 2011, 5:09 pm
  
  I agree! Soooo worth it!
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David Kurkov — April 12th, 2011, 3:59 pm

btw. the reason I ask about charging now, is cause I’m 17 and really can’t afford it yet. Wish I could, I really am learning and want to learn from you. Anyway, Best of wishes!
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Patrick Hitches — April 12th, 2011, 4:05 pm

Wow! I would love to come my man, but the 8K is a little steep for me at this time. I am sure there are plenty here who will fill the slots VERY quickly! I’m sure it’ll be a blast and well worth every penny.

If you read this and decide to have a “1 free slot competition” of some sort, I would love to partake in that .

Keep rocking it my man,

Patrick Hitches
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Chuck Rylant — April 12th, 2011, 4:05 pm

I’m just about to finish and launch my first book. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. I look forward to it
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Nate Hutchison — April 12th, 2011, 4:06 pm

Dang. Wish I had $7000.

Tim, did you ever suffer from doubt? If you did, how did you get over it and proceed with action?
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- Jitu — April 18th, 2011, 9:44 am
  
  Its more than $7000, remember the hotel and the airfare is not covered…. More like a $12000 maybe. Tim would make a $2 million on this one.
  
  But he has a solid head on his shoulders and probably wannabe best selling authors would benifit greatly from this event.
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John — April 12th, 2011, 4:09 pm

A gross of $1M – $2M for the weekend? Nicely done.
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- AP — April 14th, 2011, 9:28 am
  
  Looks like he’ll be working only 2 hours a week after this event. Nice going Tim!
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  - James St. James — June 12th, 2011, 8:05 pm
    
    Hahaha. 2HWW – Nice job Tim. I’ve seen huge success following the free advice on the blog and in the 4HWW book. Principles are gold, but only if digested fully and integrated into your own approach.
    JSJ
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Allen — April 12th, 2011, 4:21 pm

How about a seminar on how to write a million+ dollar blog post? Wish I had the cash, I’m sure it would be worth it.
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Claudie — April 12th, 2011, 4:24 pm

After you published the 4-Hour Body, I wondered what you would be doing next… And there it goes. Your ideas never stop, do they?
This is brilliant, Tim. You won’t let people stop talking about you, and that requires skills. As usual, bravo!
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Ian — April 12th, 2011, 4:38 pm

Sounds awesome. I now am frustrated more than ever that I’ve chosen a profession I love, but pays me pennies. I would give nearly anything to be able to afford this.
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- Kieran — April 15th, 2011, 1:21 pm
  
  Tim:
  
  Do you think the content in this seminar would be useful for people planning to launch a web or mobile app, or any other kind of product launch besides a book?
  
  Or do you think the majority of the content is only valuable for book launches and could not be applied to launching, say, a mobile application or service.
  
  Best
  
  Kieran
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Mike Roberts — April 12th, 2011, 4:59 pm

Nice advance on the 2nd book, it’s wonderful to see hard work
pay off.

It makes me think of this quote “forget about the fruit and nurture the root”

it seems that most successful people in all walks of life, just take care of the most important steps and the “fruit” naturally grows. It’s nice to know that Any level of success can be easily replicated just by following simple steps.

Have a great event!

~Mike
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- Sima — April 14th, 2011, 10:31 am
  
  I’m stealing that quote and putting on my monitor Thanks Mike. And Thanks Tim for building such an awesome community!
  
  S
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  - Aaron — April 14th, 2011, 7:29 pm
    
    Ditto here. Amazing quote, Mike
    
    Aaron
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Ben — April 12th, 2011, 4:59 pm

Haha you’ve beaten the bible in the highlighted list… Awesome. You should consider starting your own religion Tim :p

But seriously congrats man! Keep going
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Robert Longley — April 12th, 2011, 5:00 pm

I wish this is something I could realistically take advantage of. I can still appreciate this as a near perfect event offering. 7 figures, self qualifier due to price, virtually no investment risk or downside to organize, and doing something you would probably do without 200 people. Impressed as always.
Rob
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CaptiousNut — April 12th, 2011, 5:01 pm

I was guessing the price as I read down the post….

It suffices to say I was WAY OFF.

Sounds like a blast though.
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Dan — April 12th, 2011, 5:01 pm

Damnit Tim!

How about I trade you an advanced copy of my survival book this summer (promise it’s worth it )and an IOU for the $10K after publication? I’ve read 4HWW four times since picking it up in Feb and have purchased copies for the whole fam. Would give one a protuding body part to be there. Help a fellow Silicon Valley brotha’ out with an invite. Don’t make me start stalking wineries dressed up as a server!
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MsJ777 — April 12th, 2011, 5:02 pm

Typo: Under PR/Marketing Professionals, you have the word “attract” with an extra “t”. Wish I could shell out to make it. Don’t suppose this will be the subject of a giveaway?
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- Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 5:11 pm
  
  Fixed! Thank you, Ms. J. No giveaway planned at the moment, but you never know with me…
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Randy — April 12th, 2011, 5:07 pm

You should offer to go for free to a few young people – let them submit a paragraph on why it will change their life to attend or something like that.

That said, I can’t believe you’ll sell out – it’s just to pricey for what you’re pitching.

Finally, you should of course do it all in four hours, instead of three days.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 5:10 pm
  
  No selling out involved. Strict trade of value for goods. If I felt I could deliver $10,000 of value in 4 hours, I would shorten it, but there’s also the fun/networking/party aspect of this event which would be tough in one afternoon
  
  Best,
  
  Tim
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  - bondChristian — April 12th, 2011, 7:00 pm
    
    I think he meant that he doesn’t think the event will sell out (that you won’t get 200 people to pay that much for it), not that you, Tim, are “selling out” for offering it.
    
    -Marshall Jones Jr.
    
    P. S. You could always condense everything into a 4-hour long DVD and sell that down the road. That’s an easy way to break into the movie industry… sorta. :>)
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  - Zack — April 12th, 2011, 7:03 pm
    
    Tim,
    
    I think Randy meant that he doesn’t think you’ll sell out all the slots – he wasn’t implying that you’re a sellout So, hopefully there is “selling out” involved.
    
    Best of luck.
    
    P.S. Revenue and profit up 98% with 0 employees (and it’s fully scalable) using the principles in 4HWW. Gain 22 lbs and doubled strength in many lifts using kettlebells – all thanks to 4HB. Thanks for the inspiration!
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    - Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 8:09 pm
      
      Congratulations, Zack! Those 4HWW and 4HB numbers are outstanding. Keep up the great work.
      
      And, yes, one of the goals is absolutely “selling out” in that connotation
      
      Tim
  - Roger — April 12th, 2011, 7:43 pm
    
    Errrr ……. “sell out” as in sell out event is what i took away, not “you’re a sellout SO…..”……
    
    You must be thinking this is a fat loss post……….
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    - Tim Ferriss — April 12th, 2011, 8:07 pm
      
      Haha… good point.
Tegan Haining — April 12th, 2011, 5:11 pm

Wow…now this is something I wish I could attend…BUT unfortunately I live in Australia and won’t be able to make it there at that time…how would you feel about doing a seminar down here one day? Maybe you should come experience an australian summer and do a seminar here early next year!!! Yeeeehhh now that’s a great idea Tegan!!! ha ha
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- Guy Lawrence — April 12th, 2011, 9:31 pm
  
  I’m with you on that one Tegan… I have the pleasure of living on the east coast of Sydney, and it would be great to see you here at some stage Tim?
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  - Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 12:33 am
    
    I LOVE Sydney. It could happen, for sure…
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  - Andrew Roberts — April 13th, 2011, 12:47 am
    
    I would definitely go Tim if you do this in Australia. I would also love to know if there is a special for international attendees – as I would come to this if the investment was $7k including flights etc.
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  - Rob — April 13th, 2011, 6:25 am
    
    Looks like there’s some serious Sydney support. Let’s be fair – we’ve got some damn good venues for this too.
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  - Laura — April 13th, 2011, 6:27 am
    
    The Aussie dollar is strong at the moment. You could surely sell out here, Tim. Keep us posted.
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- Will — April 14th, 2011, 8:34 pm
  
  I would have to eat nicaraguan grass fed beef for 28 straight days to make that trip.
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Matt Dorey — April 12th, 2011, 5:11 pm

Just finished my book and am in the final stages of editing. Can’t wait to attend!!!!!!
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Carmo Gomes — April 12th, 2011, 5:14 pm

So I have been doing your diet and while it is just the first week and I miss the bread and am looking for loopholes.

How is Socco on the diet ? It is made of Garbanzo bean flour and I use spray oil to cook. It does for my bread fix. I add some vegetables to it and pretend like I am eating pizza.
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- Carmo Gomes — April 12th, 2011, 5:16 pm
  
  Sorry don’t want you going searching everywhere to what it is..so here is a link
  
  http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/19/dining/191mrex.html
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John — April 12th, 2011, 5:36 pm

Dang 7 Gs? Well unless I can find 35 really desperate REALLY fat chicks w/$200 in the next 144 hours I guess I’m boned

Sounds like a blast. Let us know if you decide to put a couple of those seats at the top of a $10-100 entry poker tourney or some such. Meanwhile have fun ruling the universe!
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James Taylor — April 12th, 2011, 6:02 pm

Huge fan Tim but I would have thought a win for you and an an exponential win for your audience would be presented at the end of this post.

I agree with a few of the posts above that there should be some sort of discount for students or even a chance to win a free pass for your loyal blog readers. What’s the extra 1 attendee that doesn’t shell out 7-10K when the other 200 are paying the hefty fee? Don’t get me wrong, I am sure the content is worth every penny, but can the rest of us get an opportunity to go even if the chances of winning a contests are slim?

This post just doesn’t seem consistent with the Tim we know.
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Lucie — April 12th, 2011, 6:05 pm

You are absolutely brilliant. I’d happily pay if I could. I have learned more from your books and blogs than any other author. I wonder if I could ask on Donors Choose, project titled “new Career”. Keep it up…I can’t wait for your third bestseller!
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H.Ratteerree — April 12th, 2011, 6:07 pm

I smell a new book in the works! I ‘m sure it will ge great!
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- H.Ratteerree — April 12th, 2011, 6:12 pm
  
  be great!- Ha!- apparently I lose my ability to spell after a few glasses of wine! I blame you for telling me in 4HB to drink before bed! Drinking and then leaving comments is my fault.
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Kathy — April 12th, 2011, 6:14 pm

I was like CaptiousNut … guessing the price all the way through … it’s actually much more reasonable than I thought! but I spent the $7K last week . . .
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David — April 12th, 2011, 6:20 pm

Tim, you are a genius and I appreciate what you’re doing. After the early adopters get a head start this will be a great dvd instructional course. Much success to you and everyone who signs on. If I had the money I would do it because, as you already know, you are a marketing god!
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Nick — April 12th, 2011, 6:32 pm

Brilliant! Wish I could attend, as I do with most of your events. Shame on me for not having worked hard enough thus far to afford the trip. I’m sure the content will be worth way more than the price.

Cheers, mate. I’m sure we’ll get together and enjoy Malbec another day.

Best Regards,
Nick
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Heyward — April 12th, 2011, 7:00 pm

@tim
“appreciate the ask”

totally! My friend Paul Constante was just telling about how his son is in a band, and he asked for advice on Niki six’s facebook page, and Niki responded saying “go on kickstarter’ and he did, and because of Niki’s comment, they got all this traffic and got funded.
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Henry Vargas — April 12th, 2011, 7:06 pm

Hey Tim. Thanks for this opportunity. Even though I don’t have the money to make it yet, I am going to make it a goal to come up with the money before it’s sold out (because I am sure that it will sell out).

I’m going to shoot to make the $7K this week, but even if I have to come up with the $10K (if it’s not sold out by then), then I will. So looking forward to meeting you and am sure that it’ll be a life changing event for all who attend.

Thanks for the books by the way.
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michael — April 12th, 2011, 7:24 pm

Submitted application…thanks for the opportunity to “try out.”
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Ann Marie — April 12th, 2011, 8:36 pm

I have submitted my application. Fingers crossed, pins and needles!

It’s funny because just last week I was talking about how brands (and particularly bloggers/authors/personalities) can — and should — scale across multiple price points. I said, “For example, I would sign up for anything Tim Ferriss does.” I think so many people miss out on upselling. When we love you, we love you, and we want more.

Thanks, Tim, for the work that you do. You’ve already improved my life massively several times over. And I’ve only been reading your books since December. Looking forward to more.
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LEAH — April 12th, 2011, 8:47 pm

Awesome! Such a great idea. I’m on the edge of my seat for your next bestseller!
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David Adams — April 12th, 2011, 9:33 pm

Well wishes on the session, Tim.

I would like to be there, but best thing I can do is the preparation to be ready that the next opportunity like this appears. That I wasn’t ready when this one did is evidence one that I need to do a better job implementing what I already should have learned!

-SZs
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renee — April 12th, 2011, 9:51 pm

Wow! This so exciting!
Even though I will be unable to attend…I’m not yet ready Somehow it still makes me feel giddy with joy for your “15 minutes of fame.”.
May you continue to ride it hard, and leave a blaze of true glory!
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jen — April 12th, 2011, 10:29 pm

Hi Tim,

I had an inspiration to let you know that there is a cryosauna in los gatos ca, knowing you are from the bay area and knowing how much you dig cold water. This is colder, -130 degrees celsius, -202 degrees fahrenheit. Have you heard about it?
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Hasani X — April 12th, 2011, 10:54 pm

Sounds good, I look forward to scrapping the money together. I may have to sleep at motel 6, but should be worth it.
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Chase — April 12th, 2011, 10:57 pm

I do believe I smell Parkinson’s law with the price gradient there . $10,000 is such a stupid price, but what’s even crazier is that, without a doubt, those spots will be GONE-very, very soon.

You’ve made yourself quite a valuable guy. It easy to find someone who is the very best in their field, however it’s increasingly rare to find someone who is an expert in such a diverse spectrum of sometimes seemingly unrelated (all very interesting) fields. You’ve certainly got some time on your hands Tim, and for that, I envy you.

Keep up the good work.

-Chase
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 12:32 am
  
  Thank you for the very kind words, Chase
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Rob — April 12th, 2011, 11:06 pm

Hi Tim,

Sounds really interesting, but about the:

“Policies: …and no recording whatsoever.”

Maybe I’m nitpicking but can you have your journal/laptop there to make notes? Haven’t hacked my memory yet.

Best, Rob
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 12:31 am
  
  Hi Rob,
  
  Note-taking is totally fine, but sharing those notes online later is not. Likewise, sharing with a small internal team at your company is fine, but repurposing the material online or elsewhere in the public (or for commercial purposes) is not. There will be an NDA to cover for the latter.
  
  Hope that helps!
  
  Tim
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Olivier Roland — April 12th, 2011, 11:38 pm

Application filled. Thanks for the opportunity, I was wondering for years why you didn’t do seminars or others form of courses as it’s obvious you have a great list of potential hungry customers .
Yes, it’s not 4HWW, but doing a seminar is fun and exciting, isn’t it ?
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David Sohn — April 12th, 2011, 11:42 pm

Hi Tim,

First of all, thank you very much for writing a such a incredible book.
I am a person who is in desperate need of getting biopuncture due to my chronic muscle injury from a car accident from almost 6 years ago. I am having a pain pretty much everyday on my shoulder muscles, and started having sever muscle imbalances. I got to know about biopuncture from your book and I really do believe it will help me a lot.

The problem is that I can not find someone who does bio puncture practice in Chicago Illinois. I have called Chiro Medical Group in California to see if I can get any help, but because it has to be a serious of injection over couple weeks, they did not recommend me flying out to Cali just for the treatment but suggested to find someone in Illinois who does the practice.

I did internet search and found one person who practice biopuncture in Peoria, IL, but I am not sure if it’s going to be exactly the same treatment as the one in SF, Cali. I could not find anyone in Chicago area.

I live in a city called Champaign, 2~3 hour drive from Chicago, but I am willing to make my trip to the doctor’s office only if I can find one that does the reliable and proper biopuncture.

Could you help me out with finding a place where I could get the treatment please?
I would greatly appreciate it if you would.

Thank you very much.
Thank you.
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Jimmy — April 13th, 2011, 12:58 am

Wish I could afford this seminar. Is there any chance you could one day write a post about breaking into a franchise? What I mean by that is; there’s a franchise I really wanna get in to; but, the requirements are $750K net worth and I think $200K liquid and some experience owning and running the same kind of business, but I don’t meet those requirements but know I would do great. Would you happen to have any advice for a beginner or are there people out there that council on these topics?
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Ryan — April 13th, 2011, 1:21 am

Tim, i realize this comment does not relate to this article, but since it’s your most recent i think i’ll have a better chance of getting your attention. I usually hate when people are dumb about asking you questions, but i really want this problem to be solved.

I have been slow carb since january third, and i’ve lost 28 lbs. My girlfriend wanted to try it, and has been on it for three months as well. the only problem with that is that she hasn’t lost any weight. she started out at 5’0″ 112lbs with 30% body fat on an omron BI scale. (i know they’re not the most accurate, but it’s the best we can do) she’s been doing it all this time using unflavored isopure for breakfast because she hates eggs. she’ll sometimes add some sausage with the breakfast. her lunch will be a dennisons 97% fat free chili, or a tasty bite madras lentils, or the beef broccoli that you posted. she gets a lot of the food she eats from what i eat, so neither of us understands why she hasn’t been losing weight like i have. in the past two or three weeks she has been drinking more water, and she still says it isn’t helping. her lack of progress is discouraging her, and i dont’ know how to help. she doesn’t see results, and is deciding to give it two more weeks, and if it doesn’t work, she says she’ll stop. i thoght at first it might be because she didn’t have much weight TO lose, but now i just don’t have any answers.

I sincerely hope you can help me out, as i know what you’re saying works, and i think you could help us out.

also, i extend an invitation to others to help me out if possible. the forums up online for the diet are questionable at best.

Thank you Tim, and fellow readers. I hope you decide to answer me, if not, i understand.
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- Zack — April 13th, 2011, 7:28 am
  
  Ryan,
  
  Don’t worry about what the scale says. Measurements are a much better indicator. For simplicity’s sake, measuring her circumference around the navel is a fairly good indicator of body fat.
  
  You said she is using isopure for breakfast (it would really be best to see 2+ days of her diet to check adherence). Whey isolate is around 130 calories – I presume she’s drinking this in water, not in milk, as milk isn’t allowed. 130 calories for breakfast is insufficient and I suspect that this will slow down her metabolism for the day – she needs to eat a more substantial and balanced breakfast, including protein (25-30 grams), carbs (from beans), and fat (from the protein source or add fish oil). Without seeing more about her diet, it’s tough to comment further.
  
  A few points to reiterate from the book: no bread, rice (including brown), cereal, pasta, tortillas, fried food with breading, quinoa, yams, potatoes, dairy (including cheese, butter, and yogurt of any kind), no artificial sweeteners. Eat a lot of veggies.
  
  If you review her diet and she is following it exactly, I would explore exercise next. I would recommend the speed walking that Tim outlines in Effortless Superhuman. Walk 7.5 minutes at full walking speed (you should have an overwhelming urge to start running, but resist it), then turn around and walk back. For best results, do as follows: wake up, get directly out of bed, do the 15 minute walk (7.5 minute out, ~7.5 minutes back), then Slow Carb breakfast immediately after (must be within 30 minutes of waking).
  
  If all this fails to produce results after 4 weeks, seeing a doctor for blood tests would be in order.
  
  Good luck!
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  - Ryan — April 14th, 2011, 10:45 am
    
    Well about the diet adherence, she’s had the protein powder for breakfast every day for at least 2 months. usually JUST that, because she doesn’t like most breakfast foods that aren’t full of carbs. and the other meals really are like 90% of her food. maybe she’ll have a chicken and broccoli, instead of beef, but it’s not very diversified. I think you might have a point on the low calorie count for breakfast though, That’s one thing that has worried me about it. Thanks for the advice.
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- Katie @ Wellness Mama — April 13th, 2011, 10:56 am
  
  Hi Ryan,
  I’ll offer the advice I can, though without more details, it is tough to pinpoint anything. I’ve found that many women have a tougher time with slow carb than men do, especially to lose weight. Hormonal factors can also play a really big role for women, so a thyroid/adrenal/hypothalamus imbalance could be causing the problem. Also, it sounds like she isn’t getting enough fat in her diet, in my opinion. We need a lot more than current dietary guidelines recommend, and this factor is important for women especially.
  For me personally, I did much better on a low-carb high fat way of eating, without needing the beans at all. For me, even the carbs in the beans made weight loss slower. If she is interested, she can check out my site for more specifics (a lot is geared towards women), but it might be worth trying a diet of protein, veggies and good fats (meats, coconut oil, butter, olive oil, avocado, lard, tallow, etc) without beans, fruit, etc for a few weeks and see how she does. This helped a lot in my experience and might work for her as well.
  Hope that helps some!
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- Renee — April 13th, 2011, 3:31 pm
  
  Hi Ryan,
  
  I’m wondering how your girlfriend is feeling on this new diet. Besides being discouraged about the weight not coming off as she wants, how is her mood and thinking. Does she have more or less energy. These are also considerations besides weight loss. If there is improvement in these areas this is a good thing? No? If not then there is more to consider.
  
  Also ask the question again on the facebook, there are often folks who are more in the know about the subtle nuances of the program that I’m sure will be happy to help.
  
  Best,
  Renee
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Morten Klint — April 13th, 2011, 2:01 am

Is there a winetasting included? Hopefully with some Cali grape varieties. It´s not that I don`t like Malbec, but…
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Petru — April 13th, 2011, 3:42 am

Hi Tim and the world

Although becoming #1 book-seller is not my thing right now I would surely love to hear some of the principles that you learned AFTER the 4HWW. Even more (maybe an idea for a future post), I would be interested in another post on negotiation.

Best regards
Pete
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Add — April 13th, 2011, 3:59 am

Hey Tim, I know how much you appreciate the ask:

Can I get on this for free? I’m in the UK, so could you fly me out, with 2 nights lodging, perhaps at your house, if not, at a local hotel?
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Benny — April 13th, 2011, 5:41 am

Sounds like an amazing event. Though people are shocked by the price tag, I do believe it will sell out. If I had the money and the need for it, I would be in there in a heart beat.

You’ve provided so much great free content just here on your blog that I believe the information you’ll be giving out there will be well worth the cost of admission.
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Advocatus diaboli. Uhm, Gerald — April 13th, 2011, 5:47 am

Even two times isn’t necessarily a charm. Where’s the A-B testing?

If you had done it under a pseudonym, achieving the same kind of buzz without the follower base you already had, it would be worth even more to learn how you did it than you ask now. Given the mass of adoring fans post-4HWW, I’m not so sure anybody else could replicate it, no matter what…
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Chiao Kee — April 13th, 2011, 5:48 am

Dude,

I don’t drink!!! I have ADD!!! (ADD = Asian Drinking Disorder). Having said that, I have thought about that question for a long time. It is my lifelong dream to be the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author.

My question now is, will these strategies be easily implementable abroad? (I live in Melbourne, Australia).

I await with baited breath.
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Tom — April 13th, 2011, 5:53 am

Tim I’m a fan and an admirer (how rarely feel that way, with the size of my ego!) so I mean this in the most constructive way: doing a $?? pay-per-view or live webcast would’ve exposed your wisdom to so many more people. No NDA but your wisdom crashes thru the zeitgeist regardless, and a construct that restricts dissemination to raise revenue isn’t necessary with sheer number of people who would have paid less.

The question also isn’t how many people are a legitimate fit for this topic, it’s how many bloggers conceive of themselves as such. You want to encourage them anyway, I suppose. Even if you limited your event to the US (and why would you?) what percentage of people who read your books would pay to be part of this, and bring their friends?

I imagine an larger gross wouldn’t have swayed you in itself, but it would have been a foregone conclusion imo. And a larger audience will never cheapen a message, and exclusivity makes the meat of it no more valuable.

You must know that for most people, including the 200 people who will attend your event, experiencing the T.F. mojo live, right now, is as big an attraction as the subject matter. Hell you are the subject after all Tim. Plus, the heightened exposure of a broad, live event would befit Tim Ferriss: The Next Phase, whatever that will be!

Forgive my familiar tone and presumptuousness please. Really a small point in the bigger picture. Congratulations and my very best to you Tim.
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Emily — April 13th, 2011, 6:01 am

Holy crap, you’re a rock star!
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Rob Bence — April 13th, 2011, 6:01 am

You can also learn how to make $1,400,000 in three days . Not jealous or bitter just very impressed!

Love your work, its well deserved
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marin todorov — April 13th, 2011, 6:07 am

hi tim, isn’t that kinda “make the rich richer” kindof event?
thought you’re up for the small guy in a way
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 11:44 pm
  
  Hi Marin,
  
  I do a lot for the small guy, but I also do projects for specific groups. For me, it’s not one or the other; it’s both, just at different times.
  
  Hope that helps somehow!
  
  Tim
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Electra — April 13th, 2011, 6:11 am

Congrats Tim,
Brilliant idea, and actually UNDERPRICED for the blueprint if you think about the upside potential when implemented.
You are a machine! I appreciate that you are still grounded enough to take heartfelt input from your true fans…
Well done!
Electra
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JaysonGaignard — April 13th, 2011, 6:14 am

Form submitted. I have no intentions of writing a book, however I think your execution for the 4 hour body launch was genius. I’m certain that many of the tools and tricks that you will teach will be applicable beyond publishing.

Price is what you pay, value is what you get.
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Anders Kjaer — April 13th, 2011, 6:14 am

Tim,

Really wish i could attend. I live in Denmark, so the distance is keeping me away. If there will be some kind of “tour” – and it will be in London or Berlin i would go for sure!

Ps, used 4hw as guidelines for my freelance dj-career. I make my living by dj’ing 2 hours per week.
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Jonathan Manor — April 13th, 2011, 6:32 am

I honestly thought this was about getting naked. “Opening the kimono and baring it all???”
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Tylor Skory — April 13th, 2011, 6:41 am

As an aspiring author with lots of ideas on combining the power of the Internet with modern day publishing teqpchniques, I would a LOVE to attend this and hear what you have to say. Unfortunately, as a college student, I don’t have 7k sitting around. Hopefully someone will break your NDA and summarize it in a blog post
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Shawn F — April 13th, 2011, 6:55 am

Any thoughts on an East Coast seminar, Tim?
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Chris Brisson — April 13th, 2011, 8:09 am

Oh Tim… If there’s one-time I sure wish I would have saved a chunk of money for a rainy day, it would definitely be for this. A hefty sum that would return a universe of wealth.

Not this time, but if you do it another time and my rainy day fund is “there” – count me in. Sounds like an amazing opportunity.
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Andrzej — April 13th, 2011, 8:16 am

Great content, so if anyone converts proven guidelines into action well, I am sure it´s worth the money.

I think I´d rather wait for Tim´s next book “4 hour marketing”
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Teri Turpen — April 13th, 2011, 8:16 am

Launched my muse last week after reading 4HWW and your blog. I would be happy to donate goodies for your event, just let me know. Thanks for all the inspiration!
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Darin Steen — April 13th, 2011, 8:29 am

Hey Tim,

I am training Dr. Mercola’s ceo and management team right now. But I had to step away and comment cause I am so excited about this post. I am going to use it for my book. In fact, I already hired a guy to spear head this info.

So thanks so much. This post is worth million’s of $$$$ to me.

One side note;

Shawn Phillips (Bill Phillips Brother), myself, Skinny Vinnie – Vince DelMonte, and possibly Monic Brandt (she is smokin) are putting on a live event;

How To Work Out Less & Get Best Results

I immediately thought of you. Would you or your followers be interested in helping us with the event. It is going to be huge!!

Thanks for your consideration,

and keep rockin!!

Darin Steen (the Chicago Kid – Drug Free For LIfe Body / Life Builder )
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Rhonda Lane — April 13th, 2011, 8:52 am

The seminar/retreat in wine country is a bit out of my range, but I’m not bummed.

I’ve got Tim’s blog, Amazon/B&N accounts, some Google “game” and prior membership in other genre fiction author groups.

With a little bit of time, reading and imagination – plus enthusiasm – my skill tool box will grow along with my page count.

Pretty sweet.
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Didi — April 13th, 2011, 8:58 am

Tim, does the price include accomodation, meals, etc?
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Mark — April 13th, 2011, 9:02 am

I think the price is very reasonable IF the methods shared are very precise, reproducible, and are a combination of common marketing methods and the use of timing.

I suspect this will be the case as this seems to be Tim’s standard operating procedure.

Some of the first things I’d like to hear if I was seated in the seminar is, “O.k. Here’s exactly how you do this. Step 1: Do this thing first…. Step 2: Wait for xyz response and measure it, if it reaches xyz then do this…”

Heavy on precise methods and implementation and light on theory.

But here’s my point: If you are seriously considering a run for the #1 slot or even just a moderately successful book launch how can anyone complain about paying $7,000 to sit in a relatively intimate crowd and learn the fundamental formulas for potentially doing the same?

Seriously, where are you possibly going to find this expertise anywhere else? This guy just defied the odds twice in a relatively short amount of time in a formulaic manner.

Not to mention have a chance to network with highly motivated industry pros and aspiring authors in the process?

I’m not a shill for Tim – I haven’t read his latest book yet and I’ve never commented on a blog post by him before – but this just seems like a stellar deal for someone who is dead serious about being a successful author.

I paid over $300,000 to learn from an expert once. In order to learn his secrets I had to agree to pay 50% of all my profits over two years from what he taught me. It was the best money I ever spent. I was very successful.

Tim’s seminar seems like a bargain. (Unless you know your book is going to suck – then there may be no point to the exercise;)
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Alex Mauskop — April 13th, 2011, 9:11 am

Tim, I enjoyed both of your books. Loved that you mentioned magnesium in the 4-hour body – it has been my area of research for 20 years; most doctors do not appreciate its importance. I developed an over-the-counter headache drug, Migralex which contains magnesium and another “miracle” drug, aspirin. It works for all kinds of headaches, including hangover, so considering that your event is taking place in the wine country I would be happy to provide free samples to all of your attendees.
Best,
Alex
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Anthony Dream Johnson — April 13th, 2011, 9:11 am

Sold out by the end of the day. Kudos Tim. Keep kicking ass.
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Scott Thomas — April 13th, 2011, 9:14 am

Tim, I love your books and your blog, you’ve been an inspiration to me both personally and professionally in more ways than I can possibly express … thank you for everything.

One question … is there a 4 Hour Money Book in the works?? I’ve only seen one post on your blog about investing, and I believe your allocation is roughly 5% angel investing and 95% fixed income. If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts on fixed income … do you use bond funds, munis, etc? Absolutely no equities?

Thanks for everything Tim, and show me the 4 Hour Money!
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PPC4 — April 13th, 2011, 9:22 am

Tim-

Ughhh.

Brother, i’d happily pay the 7k now and the 10k if it didn’t sell out (but it will probably within two weeks…).

I’ve got apps in production with immediate follow ups…I’ve got a book in production…new home…Money is flyin’ out the door right now!

I don’t have the cash right now, but I would do just about anything to go!

Give me some kind of alternate means of attending/paying/whatever…

I’ve learned more from your work than in any other medium over the years. I’ve been inspired over and over and have gifted copies of both books to friends and relatives since I read 4hww. I’ve read and commented on the blog since inception, and i’ve volunteered for guinea pig studies…I’m in…Just let me know what I can do to grab a spot under the circumstances, and i’ll go for it.

Here’s what you’ve inspired so far…

1. Started my first muse with a blog that is gaining regular subscribers and readership due to good, useful content and great free stuff. (Not posting the URL per the rules… )
2. Completed one book. (A freemium book with better content than existing for sale books in the space.)
3. 3/4 completion on second book to be sold through web/self publishing.
4. Created a licensing partnership with a huge membership site to provide mobile applications for their content. (Would’ve never even thought this possible before 4hww…You wouldn’t believe the story if I told you, but I can prove it!)
5. Moved my family into my wife’s dream house through a highly “4hww” style negotiation and contract process that’s so “outside the box” that the attorney is surprised and can’t believe i’ve got it on.
6. Contacted 3 of my heroes via email with exchanges in all cases. (Doesn’t sound like much, but I would’ve never even attempted until 4hww…Most recent was NNT…He’s hilarious, and a genius.)
7. Improved my already verrrrra niiiice…ahem…love life through 4hb…No details, but my loved one thinks I am a savant…(Ok…I didn’t tell her about the 4hb section, but she’s totally benefitting!)
8. Took my first mini retirement for an entire month in Panama…Unheard of in my life before. (My gravatar was a pic of me in Casco Viejo…Don’t know if I’ve still got it on there.)
9. Won a writing contest put on by one of my all time heroes (Laird Hamilton).
10. Inspired three business owners to change their course of action using 4hww principals to be more successful. (One large MMA gym owner in Las Vegas, One fitness professional, and the big website owner.)

Dude…This is just off the top of my head, and all while working as a firefighter/paramedic full time for my city, being a devoted husband/dad, and loving the adventure of it all.

What can I do? Try me…

Paul C.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 11:43 pm
  
  Paul! Dude, you’re freaking KILLING it! Congratulations. I’ll noodle on this a bit…
  
  Kia kaha,
  
  Tim
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  - Eric DelGrego — April 17th, 2011, 7:37 am
    
    It looks like other folks made similar comments, but I think it would be awesome if Tim waived the price for just one of the 200 spots. (Of course I fully support charging for material. I just talking about one spot.)
    
    After the event sells out, have a contest where community members submit a short blurb on how they have used 4HWW, the blog, the community, etc. to change their lives, and how they would benefit from the material & opportunities presented at this conference.
    
    As part of the contest, people could also submit photos or videos detailing their businesses, mini-retirements, etc. The entries could turn into a future blog post for Tim as well as inspiration to the rest of us community members.
    
    Knowing Tim, he’s probably already planning on doing something like this. I know if he did, my man Paul would definitely be a front-runner.
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Justin Mitchel — April 13th, 2011, 9:24 am

This sounds awesome… Why not make this into a book? Or like Ted, make this content available for free online! I know you want to Tim.
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Koen — April 13th, 2011, 9:25 am

If Tim dies next year and I didn’t sign up, I’ll never forgive myself. This is an extraordinary guy and the people who will be at this event will surely be interesting as well. I consider this an investment for the book I’m about to launch and myself. Regards from Belgium. PS: I’m not rich.
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David Siteman Garland — April 13th, 2011, 9:49 am

This is going to be a FANTASTIC opportunity for a select group of people. I’m going to make sure to spread the word on it.

Nothing is better than hearing from the horse’s mouth…not that you are a horse Tim…um you know what I mean.
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Vincent — April 13th, 2011, 9:56 am

Increase the PRICE! $10k min.

It’ll draw more quality and serious people who will take action on the valuable information and insights. Usually networking is worth even more.

See you there.
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ExplodingRotatorCuff — April 13th, 2011, 10:41 am

$1.5m – $2m gross for a 3-day seminar. Not bad. And repeatable. And well earned. Incredible.
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Jason M — April 13th, 2011, 10:58 am

Tim, Will guests receive a copy of the marketing plan you provided for the 4 hour body?
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John — April 13th, 2011, 11:17 am

Just a comment.

That “opening the kimono” VC lingo phrase makes me a little queasy everytime I hear it. It evokes a strange blend of machishmo, sexism, racism, and orientalism.

Good luck with the seminar, though.
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- Mr. Miyamoto — April 15th, 2011, 6:04 pm
  
  Just to clarify, kimonos are worn by both men and women.
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Robert — April 13th, 2011, 12:16 pm

“If you are new to this blog and are wondering — who the hell is this guy? — here is a short bio.”

I visualize some heart pounding movie trailer music ending with that line.

Bad ass way to finish the post, mate.

RL
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John — April 13th, 2011, 1:08 pm

How about the ol’ time barter: 100%, completely bad ass custom drum set for a seat at the event ? ! ! ? ? ! !

Of coarse, you’d have to get your neighbors approval first

Anyhow, great idea Tim. That info is literally priceless.
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Karthick — April 13th, 2011, 1:23 pm

Tim, Why can’t you post a condensed summary of it in video format for subscribers or those that pay to watch it. For those of us interested but too far away (or too poor to afford) it would be a great addition.
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steve ward — April 13th, 2011, 1:54 pm

hmm nicely done, high-level networking i like that part as well too bad that i will not be able to attend. Something that bothered me lately i noticed that 80% of systems can not be used by most people.

i think it has a lot to do with how much a person i can process, for instance if i was going to bestseller list party? i would be doing only two things

1) get that 1 HIGH lvl network person that it (gives me focus)
2) take away that 1Thing that will help me in writing a book

beyond that, everything else is a bonus what do you think Tim? group?
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Tony Kwan — April 13th, 2011, 1:54 pm

Not enough piggy banks to break at the moment to pay for this- but sounds like a very interesting event.

Any of these proceeds going to a charitable cause?

Tony
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 11:40 pm
  
  From this specifically, no, but I’ve already donated six figures from 4HB royalties to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and I’ll be doing a lot more.
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  - Andrew — April 18th, 2011, 1:08 am
    
    Right on bruddah. Because I know you like it here in Japan too. A good cause is sending some this way as well.
    
    Congrats on both your books and this too. If I only had the means to make it back to the states I’d attend in a heartbeat.
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Erik Ciccarelli — April 13th, 2011, 1:55 pm

Tim – This sounds great. After reading the info on the post I was excited to hear what some of the comments were. Seem’s like everyone is more concerned about the cost than the information provided…

Keep doing what you’re doing. We’ve all benefited

“You’re known by the people you turn down, not who you except.”
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Matt Riddle — April 13th, 2011, 3:09 pm

What about the author-hopeful seminar for the middle class on down? Any suggestions? Sounds like an excellent experience but there’s no way I can touch the $7,000 pricetag. Any one-day, errr., 4-hour workshops with parred-down content & price possible in the near future?
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Mick baker — April 13th, 2011, 3:48 pm

Wow this really has my juices flowing. My brother and I have 3 supplement stores in sydney and have gotten the 4HB approved for our stores and the other 37 franchised stores around the country. We sold our first 24 books in a week and a half then the book supplier ran out. Luckily we have more copies coming this week. Really want to make it. Will you be sharing anything about how you started bodyquick?
Beat regards
Mick
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 11:40 pm
  
  Hi Mick,
  
  Nice!
  
  I won’t be focusing on BodyQUICK in the seminar, but there’ll be plenty of mingling time and we could chat about it then.
  
  All the best,
  
  Tim
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  - Mick baker — April 14th, 2011, 12:10 am
    
    Ok Awsome. Look forward to chatting and trying some malbec
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- Laurence — April 14th, 2011, 4:58 am
  
  Mick,
  
  Where are your stores? I’m in Sydney and am looking for a decent supp. supplier for my own needs. Always keen to meet up w/ fellow fans as well.
  
  Cheers
  
  Laurence
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  - Mick Baker — May 2nd, 2011, 3:53 am
    
    Hey Laurence
    GNC LiveWell in Bondi Junction, Rockdale and Kings Cross. Drop by, it’d be great to have a chat.
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Sean West — April 13th, 2011, 7:41 pm

Hey Tim,
You replied to one of my comments once, and said that you thought I had alot to share. I want to become a more powerful positive force in the world, and from what I see this is the best way. If need be and you want help with something, I will work for free to learn and change the world and continue to live off my muse. I’ve done the muse, the travel and alot of the physical stuff and now I have some ideas about education and “the entrepreneur’s disease” I’d like to share.

I don’t want to write another Four Hour work week just the way you didn’t want to write another E-myth, but I have another fundamental four and a fair bit of experience for a just turned 24 year old and will start pitching publishers when I feel I’m ready. I’m going to keep doing things for a while, and I figure if I live my life at the intersection of trying to go to Stanford and publishing a bestselling book, I’ll be a better person and societal contributor even if neither happen. I hope one day they put me up there with you.
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- Sean West — April 13th, 2011, 8:24 pm
  
  If you ever start a publishing house (or you know, the X-men), I’d definitely like to apply
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PPC4 — April 13th, 2011, 8:03 pm

Hey Tim and All-

My comment never came out of moderation, but I think this is a huge opportunity if you’ve got the cash. I can honestly say there is no other event i’d rather attend to further my entrepreneurial endeavors than this one. Someone commented that its sold out? If so, awesome for those of you going. The cost is a pittance compared to the value…

Now…After the event when you fly out from SF (I was a Paramedic there for a few years)…Hit up ChaChaCha (If they’re still open) and have the Sangria, go to Bepples in the Marina for pie, and try to find the blue’s bar between The Condor and The Savoy. Bono’s pizza is also awesome if you’re in a carb loading way.

Best,

Paul
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bondChristian — April 13th, 2011, 8:39 pm

You know, as I was thinking about this even more, I realized that not only will this be awesome for the people who attend, but it also pumps up the content already on the blog.

I’m interested in writing (marketing, really) a best-seller, but I can’t make the event. Instead, what did I do? I go back through the archives, making notes on what Tim’s said so far. I’d guess that at least 50% of the high level advice is already on this blog somewhere. Tim’s calculated, but I don’t think he’s been “saving it.” In a video interview, he even said that he’s told us how to do it. It’s just that no one does it.

All that to say, I value the sneak peeks Tim’s already given all the more because of this event. Awesome job with that, Tim.

-Marshall Jones Jr.
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Michael Ellsberg — April 13th, 2011, 9:24 pm

Hey Tim– Great seeing you on the boat man! My self-education book is coming out from Penguin September 29th, which gives me about 1 month from the end of the seminar to launch date. Does the seminar have material that can be implemented in that time frame (if I’m willing to haul major ass during that month?) Or does most of the material require a much longer lead time?
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- Tim Ferriss — April 13th, 2011, 11:36 pm
  
  Michael!
  
  Nice to see you, too, man. I think it could help, even given the timeframe. That said, you know how to reach me before that…
  
  Talk soon,
  
  Tim
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Sharon — April 13th, 2011, 11:03 pm

Hi Tim,

Just wondering if you would ever do such a seminar during the week, say Mon – Wed, or Wed – Fri. I’m asking because I keep Shabbat and would love to attend this workshop but can’t due to it being over Shabbat (Friday night/Saturday).

Best,
Sharon
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Sergio — April 13th, 2011, 11:04 pm

Tim, I write to you from Tijuana, B.C. Mex. , there is probability that you do not know it.

I would enormously like to attend, easily I can arrive in my car.

For economic reasons it is impossible to me to go, but that to request a discount has inspired to me to continue working the next seminary to be there.

Your book is my second favorite of all my life, change my life..If someday visits my region ( Tijuana ) Welcome

Sergio

Excuse by my English but I am learning.
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Didi — April 14th, 2011, 2:35 am

Hi, Tim, when are you going to confirm the applications (for the people who signed up)?
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Jesper — April 14th, 2011, 5:59 am

Tim:
Thanks for offering the seminar. Looks really interesting. I would like to attend and I have just submitted my application.

The 2 questions on the form about costs and income were a bit confusing. They were both easy to provide an answer to but I was unsure about how the information would be used. I thought, oh well, it is my responsibility if I can afford the seminar and if I think it is worth the costs. So I submitted the application.

Then came the second surprise. The auto-response included the following: “We will be reviewing each application individually, and will award those who (A) applied earliest, and (B) are not going to experience financial hardship from this offer.”

(B) suggest that you will evaluate if applications will experience financial hardship. How is that done? I would think that my finances are my responsibility. Did I miss something?

I should maybe add that I did not ask for discounts or other special treatments, but only provided a few honest facts as answers to the questions.

I am looking forward to the response to my application.

Best,
Jesper
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Kyle Morgan — April 14th, 2011, 6:21 am

Hey Tim,

I’m really sad because I would love to use this information for marketing myself in my DJ career, but there’s no way I can afford that price tag.

Is there any possible ways to gain access to this information if I sign forms not to tell a soul?

I don’t have much to barter, unless your interested in learning how to DJ along with playing with me live in a a busy nightclub in Canada?
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Matthew Needham — April 14th, 2011, 6:23 am

Reading a number of these comments has brought a smile to my face! Becuase I think people missed a few numbers from your opening section. Advance paid for 4HWW <$100k, Advance paid for 4HB $2m.

With those kind of numbers a $7-10k investment has got to be good value.

I guess, the people who are wanting it for free, don't have the story/idea to sell that would make it a best seller…

Just sayin…

Sadly I can't make it, due to other commitments, but I'd definitely be there if I could.

As for the people who want the stuff for free, read this blog, there's plenty of ideas already shared about the book launch, you just need to put the work in to figure out what you need to do.
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7k-lol — April 14th, 2011, 6:26 am

Ugh,

Please don’t turn into Eben Pagan

$7k for a weekend, seriously?

I’ll pick up the DVD a year or two from now.

I know how these things work…
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Gabrielle — April 14th, 2011, 7:37 am

Let’s see…

Cost of event (saying you get in early) $7,000
Cost of marketing the book, etc (if following Tim’s plan) $25,000 (estimated, not sure on that)
Time to write book: Add your hourly wage times number of hours spent
Taxes: Everyone has to pay them, but depends on your income from the book

Income (if you get Tim’s advance): $100,000 + royalties

ROI: Depending on the final figures, that’s $68,000 in hand (estimated), not including what you’ll earn from royalties, speaking engagements, future book deals (especially after making NYT bestseller), buzz across the globe, consultations and whatever else will line your pockets with money.

Sounds like a good deal to me…
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Dustin Maher — April 14th, 2011, 7:45 am

Tim,

This is the first time I have ever commented on a blog post of yours. Been a big fan of both books. Your principals have helped me grow to high six figures and I have a book coming out in about 8 or so months. I am signing the contract with the publisher next week.

I am surprised by all the negative comments about the price, this info I know will be great, because of all the value you have provided in the past years on this blog. If someone sells just 7,000 more books than they would have normally sold, it has paid itself back.

The quality of the person attending will be awesome since they value education and most likely have had some successes already.

I can’t wait to meet you and learn from the best.

Dustin
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Dustin Maher — April 14th, 2011, 8:05 am

Tim,

One more thing… I submitted awhile back my story for the muse, if you ever want me to write about how I created a monthly workout DVD program that brings in $5,000-$10,000 per month, just let me know.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:24 pm
  
  Thanks so much for the kind words, Dustin. I’ll check out your muse info this week or next!
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Michael Ellsberg — April 14th, 2011, 8:26 am

What’s up with all the people hating on Tim making money and charging for his material? He worked hard for it; he earned this success. No one can say he hasn’t been extremely generous with this time and material in the past. And he’ll *continue* being extremely generous in this seminar, I’m sure, for all those who attend.

I’m shocked at all those who have the idea that someone should give *all* their material away without anything in return? How would you feel if your boss/customers/clients expected to put your heart and soul into some work without providing you anything in return?

I’ve noticed an inverse correlation between your spite for other people earning money fairly through business, and the chances you will earn money in your own life.

The more you see it as “greedy” that people who have value to give want to get rewarded for their value, the more likely you have subtle connotations in your own mind that *you* getting rewarded handsomely for the value you give would mean *you* are greedy–and so you will always find ways to sabotage your earning if you have that mindset, as no one wants to think of themselves as greedy.

As for making this seminar prohibitively expensive for a lot of people, and having an NDA, and not putting the material on the blog, Tim said it all in one of the comments: “There are no plans for this seminar’s content to be put on the blog, primarily because the content is a huge competitive advantage.”

Like a lot of marketing strategy, I’m sure Tim’s material (while totally ethical) loses value once everyone does it. If he put it for free (or cheap) on his blog, and everyone and their mother started doing it, then *no one* would benefit from it.

If no one in the world knew how to advertise, and Tim had a super-private retreat teaching you about how to make a simple advertisement, then having a simple advertisement would be a huge competitive advantage. Now that every square inch of our lives is saturated with ads, it’s not. Get it? I’m sure that whatever he’s going to teach will be analogous to advertising in a land in which know one else advertises–fresh pastures. Turning it into a free virtual event kills the fresh pastures.

I’m amazed at how many people are saying “I don’t have the money.” All of the people saying that earn much more than $7K per year. What you really mean when you’re saying that is, “This is not a priority for me relative to other things I could be doing with the money.” Which is fine, but just be honest about it. If it’s really a priority for you to get this material, you’ll find a way to earn the money for it. C’mon folks, you’re all resourceful–is there any more resourceful bunch than the readers of Tim’s blog?

Most people have no problem with the idea of putting $7K into a 401(k) and letting a bunch companies they don’t even know the name of use the money for who-knows-what purpose. Why all the resistance to making an investment in *yourself*? Friends, it’s called an investment. If you truly believe this material is what you need for your professional/career/business development, you’ll commit to making it happen. You can do it. You can find a way. It will surely have a much higher ROI than an equivalent investment in stocks, bonds or real estate, for most people who will be taking it.
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- Jamie Vickery — April 14th, 2011, 12:10 pm
  
  Very well said. I will not be attending because I have allocated resources (time & money) to other projects that just can’t be sidelined so that I can attend this event.
  
  I get so tired of people criticizing experts for charging for intellectual property when it is something truly unique. With all the free stuff that Tim gives away and sells very inexpensively through his books, you can bet that this event will WAY over-deliver for those that choose to attend.
  
  I, for one, hope and pray that he is videoing everything and that it comes out on DVD at some point for around $1k-$2k so that I can participate in helping Tim make another $2mil or so!
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- Tim Grahl — April 14th, 2011, 1:18 pm
  
  Love love love this comment! Thanks Michael for putting so eloquently into words what I was feeling.
  
  Keep rolling Tim!
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- Sheila — April 14th, 2011, 2:40 pm
  
  WOW–so well said Michael. I second your comment for sure!
  
  Upon reading Paul C’s comment, I’d like to share a short list of things that Tim’s inspired for me:
  
  1. Negotiated myself out of a corporate position (with severance), negotiated sale of home “in this market,” sold 3/4 of personal belongings and moved across the country (within a 9 month timeframe).
  
  2. Started a company, worked with a manufacturer overseas to design and produce high-end, niche product.
  
  3. Within first 6 months of launch, gained international coverage on multiple industry media (and blog) sites and print magazines FOR FREE.
  
  3. Placed product into the hands of highly visible celebrities.
  
  4. Reached out to 4 heroes (with response–Tim this includes you).
  
  5. Used L-Glutamine as discussed in 4HB to eliminate digestive issues.
  
  That’s just off the top of my head.
  
  I’ve gained so much value from Tim and his books, there’s no doubt in my mind that the seminar’s worth is exponentially greater than the cost.
  
  It was a tough call for me to decide that right now other priorities take financial precedence over attending, but I’m excited for those that will be there!
  
  All the best,
  
  Sheila
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  - Tim Ferriss — May 2nd, 2011, 11:48 am
    
    Thanks so much for this comment, Sheila. It means a lot to me
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- Daniel — April 14th, 2011, 11:02 pm
  
  Michael, your reply resonates with me tremendously. I am now only waking up from such a state of mind as I only realized a few weeks ago what business is about – and that IS competition. It’s a game, and it’s only to us how fair we want to play it – how ethical we feel about it.
  I’ve read and re-read the book a number of times, always gravitating towards the muse creation section.
  I can’t attend this seminar due to lack of money, and in the past I would have thought – if I could afford such a seminar I wouldn’t go be cause if I have the money then I am well of right…? not really my line of thought now.
  Best of luck to you.
  Daniel
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- Ryan — April 17th, 2011, 8:45 pm
  
  Well said, Michael.
  
  Couldn’t agree more!
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- Chris Reimer — April 19th, 2011, 8:45 am
  
  Bravo! That’s exactly what I’m feeling. Great comment, Michael.
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- Chuck Rylant — April 19th, 2011, 10:55 pm
  
  Man, well done! I can’t agree more. This entitlement attitude is everywhere and it drives me nuts.There is nothing more to add because your comment says it all.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:26 pm
  
  Thanks so much for the comment, Michael.
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- Holly — April 21st, 2011, 11:20 am
  
  I am in total agreement with Michael. Tim has been really fair with providing a lot of extra free info outside of his books – and it is surprising to me how many people are unhappy about the price or the way he set up the program to the exclusive few.
  
  This is cheap compared to the Maui Millionaire program – that costs you $30K for a weekend.
  
  So if you are unhappy about…
  
  A) Not having the money right now- why not let it motivate you, make that a goal to create a muse and create enough money to attend if he ever does another event.
  OR
  B) That he is not giving you the information for free – well he is just practicing what he preaches – he doesn’t tell you to create a muse and give it away for free.
  OR
  C) That he is limiting it to 200 people – well that was probably strategic – by making it smaller – more intimate – you will have a better networking and learning experience
  
  Take lemons and make them lemonade my friends!
  
  I live in the bay area, but currently, I don’t have the money right now to do it, but I have been working diligently in my personal time to create a program to sell and fulfill online. My money right now is going to setting up the website and an LLC and more. But I do plan on making enough money to attend if he ever does this again.
  
  And I fully intend to once my muse is up and running and I am profitable to use some of the profits to pay for and attend Tim’s event – if he other does it again. And here is the best part – since I am doing this within my business for the benefit of my business- I can write off the trip
  
  I mean this with all my heart, I am really grateful that he published the 4HWW. He gave a lot of info that has been key helping me believe, and actually take action on setting up a muse I am excited about.
  
  Congratulations Tim.. for following your passion and helping others to make their dreams come true! I look forward to meeting you in the future so I can shake your hand and buy you a drink!
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Nita — April 14th, 2011, 9:26 am

For the first time, Tim, I’ve found you (actually, this blogpost) to be a
disappointing tease. The irony is further underscored by its title “opening
the kimono and baring it all.” Why give us the Eliot Spitzer treatment with your
“open your wallet wide, then I’ll share EVERYTHING?!”

Next time, just write another great book, please. I’ll buy that.
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Tim Grahl — April 14th, 2011, 10:26 am

When can we expect a response to our applications?

Tim
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Chris Garduno — April 14th, 2011, 10:47 am

Tim,
You seriously need to put an entire ascension + continuity model going. Right now you only have a book and a super high end seminar. You are missing out on a huge stack of cash. 3 things are missing: 4 Hour Monthly ($97/month+, premium content, 1 tele-seminar a month), The 4 Hour Workweek Video Course ($497+, includes screen capture videos of how you put it all together), and The 4 Hour Workweek Coaching Program ($997+). Think about it. We ALL have our wallets out here. Look up Dan Kennedy.
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David — April 14th, 2011, 11:06 am

Tim, The seminar sounds great, but a bit beyond my budget. How much is it just for the glass of Malbec?
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Michelle — April 14th, 2011, 11:30 am

I wish I could afford it.

I’m surprised people are surprised about the complaints on pricing.

Hello, slow economy recovery?

I hope you will offer it again, I might be able to swing it at a future date.

M
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Rob — April 14th, 2011, 11:48 am

Hi Tim, I signed up, how long before word is out on who can join in?

Best,

Rob
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Timothy Sykes — April 14th, 2011, 12:51 pm

Awesome idea, I just filled out my form, but this is definitely underpriced…stop selling yourself short man, I wish you’d get some self confidence already

Tim
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- Nahyan — April 14th, 2011, 7:57 pm
  
  haha, ya man you gotta brush him up a bit to develop self-esteem.
  Enjoy the awesome seminar and hope to see future successes on this blog as well.
  
  ps. Underpriced indeed…his book launches and self-branding is truly brilliant
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Sima — April 14th, 2011, 5:20 pm

Tim,
Sounds like a fun weekend talking about stuff you love with committed people! I’m happy you offered this up to your community, because I’m sure you could have sent out a few e-mails and filled seats without a problem.

Now, I just have to go back and read your book again, so I can be successful enough people will want to pay $7000 to listen to me!
All the best.

S

PS I was surprised too people were uptight about the price, but glad to hear others chime about the value and excited people have already signed up.
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Mark Prescott — April 14th, 2011, 5:44 pm

Tim-
I’m in total agreement with some of the other comments in this thread in regards to value vs. cost. You have every right to ask what you deem is fair for your time, your information, your expertise and your experience. What I’d like to ask some of the “unlikers” would be: what would you pay to learn a set of skills that could potentially change your life? What would you pay for the knowledge and the networking opportunities and the chance to rub elbows with people that you want to model?
I had my application in this morning, even though I’m not currently earning income (but do have some saved) and I have to say, I’d be willing to pay double for this opportunity. I’d much rather invest that money in my education and my ability to make a better a life for myself than to dump it into some iShares funds or the Singapore ETF. To me, there’s no comparison on that value.
Keep up the great work, Tim. And don’t let the “unlikers” get you down.
Mark
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john — April 14th, 2011, 8:11 pm

Tim,

Great idea….I wish I could make it
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John — April 14th, 2011, 9:01 pm

Tim,

Or more likely, a member of Tim’s “Team”,

This is bullshit. But, you know that. The admiration that I developed for
you after reading the 4-hour body has just been whisked away by this
incredibly dishonest invitation to be fleeced. What a prick. I know that
you and all the other poor losers that can afford to part w/ $7000 – $10000
will be…together. You deserve each other. I look forward to the “4-hour
soul”, the follow on best seller in which you reveal the secret to getting
back your integrity back.–John
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 18th, 2011, 6:55 pm
  
  Seems disproportionately harsh, after giving away free content for 4 years and selling two books for less than $20 a piece.
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- john — April 18th, 2011, 8:21 pm
  
  Wow….I think everyone is entitled to their opinion, but a little perspective could be warranted here.
  
  Money is what value people place on it.
  
  If $7k to $10k is not a good value for you then, that makes sense for whatever reason. I have to say that Tim’s work is worth far more than the value of the money for this event.
  
  I have a real life example of tim’s work in action:
  
  I have helped / inspired/motivated to get 12 friends onto the SCD diet. The cumulative life style change/ weight loss / energy gain & increased friendship (were are closer than ever) is PRICELESS.
  
  If the journey that my friends and I was explained to them and the results explained….they would have gladly of pitched in BIG $$$$$. What did they pitch in…..$20 for a book, that some have them haven’t even read, but follow the diet religiously.
  
  The value is what you make of it, if you can afford the value then you do it, if you can’t no big deal…..it doesn’t make Tim out to be some prick or villain. He is providing a valuable service and is being compensated for those services. Will it be worth it? His track record says it will. I hope my application is accepted.
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Gloria — April 14th, 2011, 9:52 pm

I am here scheming of LEGAL ways to get my hands on some cash to attend this event. I have learned more with your book than I did at my private college. I still have $30,000 in student loans.

DUDE what about payment plans? or a kidney? I really want to attend and I KNOW I will benefit from this. Help a girl out!

Also this is kinda odd but I have to ask, I have an exclusively breast fed newborn, she basically eats and sleeps most of the day, would I be able to attend carrying her? (think Mei tais and slings…knocks her out.)
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Alex Muggenthaler — April 15th, 2011, 8:39 am

Tim,

Did I see you in a teaser for the upcoming season of Svetlana?! It sure looked like you…and very funny, too! If it is you…you’ve just added adult humorist to your long list of greatness!

Thanks for the laugh.

Alex
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Tiago Moro de Castro — April 15th, 2011, 9:56 am

I might be wront but I believe those prices were put that high to intimidate people with no ambicious, to sort the wheat from the chaff, somehow when I read the seminar proposal the story about the college students that had to contact a famous person popped up in my mind, they mostly gave up before even trying.
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Justin | Mazzastick — April 15th, 2011, 12:00 pm

I just finished writing my first ebook but no sales yet. I would eventually like to write a “real book” as you did.
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Lee — April 15th, 2011, 3:07 pm

Hi Tim,

What are the payment options, Amex?

Lee
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S. Leigh — April 15th, 2011, 3:25 pm

OMG. Just sent my application.
Very excited and hope to pass the Ferriss gauntlet.
Sleep until confirmation? Not so much. ha-ha

p.s. I’m not rich, people. I must travel from Germany…TOTALLY worth it.

:::happy hopeful snoopy dance:::
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Brad — April 15th, 2011, 4:13 pm

Tim,

Great post and thank you for all of the info you’ve provided over the years in both paid and free formats. You’ve been an inspiration in so many ways to so many people.

Just as a point of reference for all the “7-10k is too much/discount/contest” crowd, I attended a 3-day software training seminar given by two “experts” that had never been published, had no name recognition and were basically only a few steps ahead of the attendees in true knowledge. The price? $3500.00!

7-10k for the chance to learn at the feet of a proven thought leader with 200 other like-minded people for 3 days in San Fran is a such a bargain that it is almost stupid. If I had the $$$ I’d be there in a heartbeat and would gladly pay it.

Thanks again Tim for everything and I look forward to hearing about how the event goes!

All the best,
Brad
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VictoriaW — April 15th, 2011, 10:46 pm

I’m coming to this. I have no idea how, but I’ll get the $ and come for freakin’ sure. How could I not?!

Love it.

Well done Tim. I think I’ve personally helped sell at least 20 of your books already just through conversations with friends.

Woohoo!
Victoria

PS) Do you know if any movie-makers have taken on the 4HWW challenge? I’m a producer & trying to get all of my staff on board with it, but it would really help if others have blazed that trail already. Please let me know if you know of any. Thanks!
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- Leonard Irwin — April 18th, 2011, 8:30 am
  
  Victoria
  
  Gandi is quoted as saying “Be the change you want in the world”.
  As a person who wants to produce as well you already blazing a path for others to follow. In a way your doing for film what time did with his book. Your showing a different way, a contrarian position to make a film. You inspiring me to put in the 4HWW to my own project.
  
  Leonard Irwin
  Kingston Ontario
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Life is Good — April 16th, 2011, 4:04 am

Life is good, but the money is right (lol). The signup price is way too high. Maybe ill be able to afford it when my blog gets off the ground.
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Heather Maz — April 16th, 2011, 9:23 am

Tim,

Would this be useful for screenwriters?
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Ariel Levin — April 16th, 2011, 11:58 am

If you can afford it – you should be there.
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Evan — April 16th, 2011, 12:28 pm

Any chance you’re going to record this and release the DVD’s at a later date?
That would be goodness to the 1000th degree!
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Helen — April 16th, 2011, 5:10 pm

Hi Tim,

I keep thinking that you’ve done the final ‘big reveal’ what with the book launch, crazy giveaway then in-depth post-launch blog posts. You go away for a while and I presume that you’re having a well earned rest, then you pull your next move outa the bag! You’re the Derren Brown of marketing. No doubt there’s always something else up your sleeve.

I think you’re pitching at the right level here. I actually guessed the price before I read. (I guessed $10k flat) The entry price is going to give you the type of audience that will really benefit from the insight you have to give.

I think it would be interesting to gather a list of attendees and their ventures so maybe a year or so down the line we can see what impact your seminar has had! May make a cool series of blog posts in a year or so, listing the ways others have applied your advice showing just how repeatable your formula is. Just so we can keep an eye on those that have learned from you.

I’d certainly attend this if I could. However I’ve already spent the equivalent of $3000 this year on my ticket to this years Do Lectures, I think that’s my lot for this year. So I’ll have to forfeit the 3 days in California for my 3 days in (hopefully) sunny Wales.

No matter what people say, if they REALLY want to attend they would find a way. It would be VERY intriguing to have an extra place awarded as part of a competition though – not in a ‘freebie’ kind of way, it would have to go to someone who has earned their place 10x over.

I think the competition tasks would have to be of such a level that it would be unprecedented. Everyone would be interested to see what you would come up with on that front.

Hope everyone who gets to attend has an inspiring time!
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:29 pm
  
  Thanks very much, Helen. You will LOVE the Do Lectures
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Steven Luibrand — April 16th, 2011, 5:58 pm

Tim,

Just submitted and ap to the seminar!

Thanks for screening Bigger, Stronger, Faster. I had a blast. One of the nights many highlights was the following conversation:

[I walk up to Smelly]
Me: Dude. Can punch you in the pec?
Smelly: (laughs) Go for it.
Me: *punch*
Smellys Pec: rraawwrr YOUR FIST IS MINE!

No exaggeration, this guy’s pec enveloped my fist. 3 inches of it. No wonder he can bench 700.

Btw Smelly, and Chris, if you’re reading this, you guys rocked!

Thanks again Tim =)
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j — April 16th, 2011, 6:37 pm

Just don’t walk off a cliff, Tim, or all these lemmings will follow…
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Andrea H — April 16th, 2011, 8:38 pm

Wish I could go. It sounds awesome!
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Dustin Maher — April 17th, 2011, 1:50 am

Tim,

It is 3:43 AM, and I have been sleeping for 5 hours, but not really sleeping. I keep feeling the need to provide one scholarship to your event.

I signed up a couple days ago and can’t wait to go.

I am 27 years old and have been very blessed financially over the 4 years since I finished college. Looking back at college, I was able to attend one of the best colleges because of various scholarships and grants that the government and private grants provided. I grew up in a 1000 square foot trailer home with 6 people, and while I had tons of love shown to me through my parents, we lacked much money at all.

I believe the information you will share is far greater than any college education, to the right person who will apply the teachings.

So I would like to scholarship the $7,000 to someone who needs it, and someone who we believe will apply it and not waste it.

If you want to do some sort of essay type thing, or any other way you deem fit, I will leave that up to you.

You know how to contact me.

Let me know if you would like to move forward with this.

Thanks,
Dustin
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- muriel — April 27th, 2011, 1:27 pm
  
  Hey Dustin,
  
  That’s very generous of you, that’s the kind of spirit we need! How do we get to apply to this generous scholarship?
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The French Marketer — April 17th, 2011, 5:56 pm

Tim,
as a #2 Amazon best-selling author… there are few things in the world that excite me more than getting to that coveted #1 spot with my next book.

Thanks for the opportunity, I applied right away !

See you in San Francisco,
Sebastien
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Jassen Bowman — April 17th, 2011, 7:19 pm

Tim:

Like many other commenters so far, I’m tapped out as far as meeting your ticket price due to the cash outflow of growing my existing business, which was built entirely 4HWW style after walking out on my day job last October, cold turkey.

However, also in the nature of 4HWW, I’d like to make you a proposal:

1). $2,000 cash, up front
2). 50% of the royalties on sales of the book that would come from this (which is already 3/4 written, actually)
3). A two week trip to anywhere in the world you want, on me, twelve months from now.

What do say?

-Jassen
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Grayson Stebbins — April 17th, 2011, 8:15 pm

Truly happy for you and your 200 guests, I’m sure it’s worth every penny and you’ll all have a lot of fun.

“Give in abundance in order to receive in abundance,” eh?

If I were to take a wild guess about the potential for a book: My guess is that Tim simply doesn’t want to write a book on this topic – a lot of it is ‘dry’ grunt-work – he just had to figure it out to succeed in hitting #1. Obviously his method works. And that’s awesome. But I think he’d rather share this in a more engaging setting (in the flesh, at a workshop) than put pen to paper and read manuscript after manuscript for another year.
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Tom Launder — April 17th, 2011, 8:19 pm

For those of you who can’t afford it, take a few days and deconstruct Tim’s approach and you’ll figure it out. It’s not like Tim landed from another planet with some alien secrets. It’s all there, it’s straight-forward, he’s talked and written a lot about it.

I think Tim would be the first to admit that nothing of what he did was something that you can’t do yourself. It’s 10k to get the process handed to you on a plate.

If there’s any secret here it’s stop trying to learn secrets. Start doing, make mistakes, learn, adjust, keep going. You can’t bypass the process. You have to start doing and the pieces will fall into place.

If you’re in the desert selling water to thirsty people, do you think you’ll have customers?
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Gloria — April 17th, 2011, 8:21 pm

The spirit is willing but the wallet is weak.
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:31 pm
  
  LOL… I have known that feeling well. Thank you for the comment. Lots more free content on the blog coming…
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Alec Berg — April 17th, 2011, 8:22 pm

How come not one negative comment here?

I’ve enjoyed your books tremendously, but I can’t possibly think that spending 8 – 10K will get people the same success you’ve reached.

But you’re selling the dream which iis worth something.
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Phil K. James — April 17th, 2011, 8:27 pm

You expect people to pay $10,000 for this? I’m a big fan, Tim, but part of your draw is your ability to bring people and projects together on a shoestring budget.
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Brian Roberts — April 17th, 2011, 8:36 pm

Unbelievable.

Firstly, I must say – there are some heavy hitters on this blog and I am humbled alone at the amount of wisdom that can be found in the comments section.

Now, I credit the success of the business I have now, in part, due to Tim’s insights and openess (I would be behind a desk somewhere if I hadn’t picked up a copy of his first book). I am certain most of you feel the same way so simply add up that percentage of what you do that has been effected in some way by Tim and you have the actual value of this.

As someone who is very familiar with the style and work of Tim, I can without a doubt say the amount of value to be delivered at this seminar is going to be astronomical. The value of what he gives away for free cannot be tabulated so the information presented in this seminar (not to mention the value of the information to be shared amongst the other attendees – because remember now: the people going are serious about what they do) is certainly worth in excess of $1,000,000+

I am making it a goal of mine to come up with the money to attend this event as I am well aware I will make triple the investment in return.
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Abhinav Gulyani — April 17th, 2011, 9:48 pm

Hey Tim,

Unfortunately, I wont be able to attend this event since I wont be available at the place within the requested time-period to attend the seminar. But, would surely join in the next time(if so) you come up with this event.

I have gone through Brendan Burchard’s Experts Academy Coaching and it has been very useful.

I have been working on creating several information products lately. And will surely be getting into publishing books very soon. Your insights would really be useful and will make a lot of difference to people who would be applying the information you would be providing.

Best of luck to all the people who would be attending this event.

Its worth every penny investing into this seminar. Tim, is the only of his kind on this entire planet.

Also wanted to ask, if you will be documenting this whole seminar by recording it and is there any chance you might be selling this seminar at a comparable price? If so, I would be the first one to buy it.

It would be great for those who are not able to attend this seminar but can get the benefit of it, by getting access to the content.

Just a tip.

Best of luck!
Abhinav Gulyani
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Jeff Nabers — April 17th, 2011, 11:16 pm

Tim,

Hats off to you for offering such a premium program!

It’s clear that you’re going to have a massively positive impact on those 200 people who will be in position to greatly benefit from this seminar you’re doing.

– Jeff
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Phyllis Garland — April 17th, 2011, 11:53 pm

Hello Mr. Ferriss!

My name is Phyllis and I am a huge fan. I recommend your books to biz acquaintances and friends. I am also the founder and organizer of Women Entrepreneurs of the Bay Area. There are over 470 members in my group and we would LOVE to have you come and speak to the group.

So, what will it take to get you to come and speak? I couldn’t find any information on your website. I look forward to hearing from you!
Warmest regards,
Phyllis Garland
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 18th, 2011, 6:49 pm
  
  Hi Phyllis- Best person to contact is Amy (amy AT fourhourbody.com). She can help you out!
  
  - Charlie
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  - Phyllis Garland — April 20th, 2011, 6:40 pm
    
    Thank you Charlie!!
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Christienne — April 18th, 2011, 1:27 am

First, I would just like to say thank you. For the first time I have found an eating plan that works for me. Lost 10 lbs in just under 3 weeks. Maybe 10 more at the most before summer will be a snap!

What I would really love to know and/or see: if not a contest for the best written reason why someone should win a ticket to the seminar then perhaps just one lucky person could be drawn. What about selling a raffle ticket? You could probably get 3500 people to by a $2 ticket for a chance to win….

Anyway, just typing out loud…
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John Marlow — April 18th, 2011, 1:41 am

Hey Tim.

Just a thought: Given declining typical advances, this is clearly out of reach for most authors, aspiring and otherwise–why not offer a few wildcard slots, random-draw or some type of idea or writing competition?

John
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Ross Matheson — April 18th, 2011, 1:59 am

Hi Tim,

Read 4 hour body and loved it. Aged 41 and previous ATP Tour Tennis Pro. Played Wimbledon 5 times etc but over pro career did alot of damage to body. Always wanted to run the London Marathon but was concerned about long road distances / damage to knees and calves etc. (also have two wee boys 8 and 4 and a busy family life!) Followed your 12 week plan closely and ran a 3hr and 37 mins marathon yesterday. Suspension was great and felt strong. Its not even 24 hrs after the race and I about to hit the gym for some strength work. Also did BodPod in W1 London pre race and have a great baseline of 11.9% Body Fat pre training and will be 10% by May 27 ( my next measurement date.) Paretto and Parkinsons every day in every way. Thanks for sharing your methods. Ross
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:33 pm
  
  Wow – congratulations, Ross! That’s fantastic! Perhaps we should hit the courts sometime. It’d be great to get destroyed by a master tennis player
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Roland — April 18th, 2011, 2:28 am

Hi Tim,
skip the Californian wine country and host it here in Cape Town!
I would like to attend but my muse has not kissed me with such intensity … yet!
Warm regards from South Africa
Roland
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tamilsweet — April 18th, 2011, 7:02 am

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Tanner campbell — April 18th, 2011, 8:09 am

Tim, buddy, I wish I had the extra dough. This will be an immense event. If you can afford it, you can’t afford to miss it. Fuckin Catalina wine mixer.
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Chase — April 18th, 2011, 10:05 am

Nothing to do with this post, but I figured this is the best way to get this seen by you.

–It JUST occurred to me: You’re on steroids.

You’re on something. I was watching Bigger Faster Stronger last night and I remembered reading something where you had your sperm preserved “just in case.” You being as smart as you are, you probably had them preserved because of the negative side effects of steroids (or anything else you put in your body) on your reproductive system. Before you got into anything or started taking something that could alter the quality of your sperm, you had them preserved.

Smart.
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 18th, 2011, 6:47 pm
  
  An interesting theory, Chase
  
  - Charlie
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:35 pm
  
  Haha… not currently. As described in the book, I did use low-dose anabolics with medical supervision post-surgery. No secret there, as it’s written in 4HB.
  
  The sperm doubling, etc. had little to do with the cocktail. All blood markers and otherwise were equivalent before/after the cycle.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Tim
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Shari Alexander — April 18th, 2011, 1:42 pm

PROBLEM: Tim (or who it may concern):

Filled out the form for Opening The Kimono and had the ERROR: “Sorry, but this form is limited to one submission per user. ” I have not filled out this form before. Would hate to miss out of this opportunity because of a glitch. Please let me know how I can get my application in to you. Have attempted to send the form multiple times today, please let me know if it did go through or if there is an alternate route of contact.

Thank you for your help.
Shari’
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 18th, 2011, 3:24 pm
  
  Hi Shari- Someone on your same IP may have filled it out. I just lifted this setting, so you should be able to fill it out now. Sorry about the confusion!
  
  - Charlie
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  - Shari Alexander — April 20th, 2011, 6:11 pm
    
    Thank you Charlie! You rock!
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- Shari Alexander — April 19th, 2011, 12:15 pm
  
  Solved. Somehow it fixed itself when I tried today. The form is in! Hope to learn from you Tim!
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Doug cotty — April 18th, 2011, 3:33 pm

Hey,
So if we submitted a form last week and have not heard back yet, we should assume we did not make the cut?

Doug
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 18th, 2011, 6:44 pm
  
  Hi Doug- No, not at all. We received a lot of applications. We’re still going through them!
  
  - Charlie
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  - Didi — April 19th, 2011, 2:54 am
    
    Hi Charlie, I have submitted too, probably among the first ones (I hope:). When are you, guys, going to confirm the attendence? What is your deadline? I guess that first comes first gets rule applies on this one…..
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Jitu — April 19th, 2011, 4:26 am

Even if the attendees did not reveal the information to the outside world, at the end of the course, we would have 200 +1 (Tim himself) competing with each for the number one best seller slot.

Also, the resources that Tim would share may not be able to accomodate 201 competitors (maybe a particular TV show, a book agent or other).

Plus it would be highly probable that the attendees (all book writers) would, after the seminar paraphrase the entire training and add their own insights and therefore generally conform with Tim’s NDA (non disclosure agreement)and still manage to make a quick buck by selling these concepts, ideas more cheaply.

All in all, $10000 would not be exactly worth it. If we just sit tight, all these secrets would trickle out eventually in one form or the other to the general public.
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Chris Reimer — April 19th, 2011, 8:24 am

I love the “you don’t need the money” comment. That’s rather presumptuous.
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S. Leigh — April 19th, 2011, 10:59 am

Hi Charlie(..and Tim!)
I must admit I am a bit anxious about the “going through the applications” concept.
Does that mean that even though I seriously and with ernest intent submitted my application within the first week, that someone can “beat” me for a seat later?
Is this first come-first served or whomever is deemed most deserving?
Inquiring minds(all of mine) want to know!

Plus, for someone who is SO not an email person, I am *sick* of checking my stupid email for a confirmation. The anticipation is f’n KILLING me.
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Gloria — April 20th, 2011, 5:02 am

Hi Charlie,

ball park figure, when should we expect a response by? I have been biting my nails in anticipation
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Robert — April 20th, 2011, 12:19 pm

Hey Tim or Charlie -

Any chance you can highlight comment posts from Charlie (and guest authors) like Tim’s posts? There are 200+ comments and I almost missed Charlie’s posts because I was scanning for the “official” highlighting.

Thanks!
Robert
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- Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 5:47 pm
  
  Working on it! Thanks much…
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  - Robert — April 23rd, 2011, 3:16 am
    
    Heya,
    
    It took me a while, but I figured out how to do it in wordpress and got it working on my site. I was hoping there was an elegant solution using a simple plugin or something, but the only way I could get it to work is by changing the Theme Functions (functions.php) and Stylesheet (styles.css) directly. It’s not hard to make the change, but every wordpress theme is different, so it has to be custom modified. If you have Charlie (or whoever) email me those two files (you can find them in your blog dashboard’s Appearance -> Editor screen), I’ll make the changes and send them back to you with instructions. Email me if you have any questions.
    
    Cheers!
    Robert
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Jay brock — April 20th, 2011, 6:19 pm

Tim, you capitalist bastard!

While one can’t buy their way to the top, apparently that’s what it takes to get into your heart-wrenchingly amazing event.

Give the little guys a chance
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Tim Ferriss — April 20th, 2011, 6:38 pm

To all asking: we’re going through the applications now. It’ll probably be next week when we get back to folks. LOTS of applications, and I take this event and its attendees seriously, so I’m not going to rush it, but I am on it!

Thanks again to all, and have a wonderful week!

Tim
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- Veit — April 23rd, 2011, 6:25 am
  
  Hi Tim,
  
  first of all, 2 great books!
  
  2nd: I filled out my application, and while I wouldn’t qualify in the finance department right now, I decided to put on 3 seminars to raise the money, so please consider taking me in despite the non quali right now!
  
  Thanks,
  Veit
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Cath — April 20th, 2011, 6:58 pm

I live in the California wine country, and probably quite close to the vicinity of your retreat. I just want to know where you people are going to go out for dinner so I can get an adjacent table and eavesdrop on you and all the heavy hitters you bring.
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- Cat — May 14th, 2011, 7:55 am
  
  To everyone attending-
  
  Have a great time at the event! Someone please let me know ahead of time where the next one is so I can quickly apply to work there as a sneaky cocktail waitress.
  
  Or I will wait until I can afford it. Either way: TIM come to Monterey!
  
  -Cat
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Ron Reed — April 20th, 2011, 7:39 pm

Did someone say Product Launch?

1. Hold an exclusive, high-end event.
2. Record the event.
3. Package event into modularized and easily digestible information.
4. Market and distribute said information via Internet Marketing at a later date for ultra-high ROI.

Touché, Tim Ferriss, touché…

Ron Reed
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- Add — April 21st, 2011, 11:54 am
  
  Did someone say So What?
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Rich — April 21st, 2011, 11:50 am

Tim,

Last summer I began a diet called 80/10/10 RV, which is a raw/vegan diet where you get 80% of your calories from carbs, 10% from fat and 10% from protein.

I learned about it from the blog of ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes who had met a “fruitarian” named Michael Arnstein at a race. At first blush I thought this guy’s diet was crazy, but I couldn’t ignore the results he was having. I was also having other personal issues that I won’t get into and was ready for a big change. So, I bought the book and started the diet on August 1, 2010, and weighed in at 198 pounds and 23% bodyfat. On August 8th I was 184 pounds. By mid-September I was down to 172 pounds and 8.9% bodyfat. I experienced boundless energy and, on a physical level, my run performance went from having a best mile time of 7:45 in the end of July to pacing in a half-marathon at 7:30 on September 19th.

One of the side-effects I experienced while on this diet (aside from everyone in my life thinking I was insane when I’d sit down with 10 bananas for lunch) was that I was perpetually freezing-cold. I couldn’t warm up to save my life. After reading your book, it got me thinking about whether or not this diet was a way of inducing the cold exposure weight loss methods you talk about…could this also be why I lost so much weight so quickly?

I committed to doing the diet for 3 months and in early November I went to see the doc to see how this diet affected me on a blood-level. To my surprise my doctor said everything was great, and all of my tests came back better than the previous year. Based on this along with feeling really good, I decided to stay with the diet indefinitely, but only lasted through the New Year since fruit in the winter here in NY is pretty slim-pickings and expensive.

I have since transitioned to the slow-carb diet, but definitely don’t have the energy I had on this diet. I’ve gained 5 pounds back, but am still enjoying being lean.

My question to you is whether or not you had ever come across this diet in your travels, and if so, have you considered trying it? I’d be interested to see the results of a glucose meter on this diet as well as to see what the long-term dangers are. I miss the energy levels I had with this diet, but am hesitant to go back to it.

Anyway, thank you for writing your books…they’ve done a lot to help me personally and professionally.

Regards,
Rich Y.
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- Kristina B. — May 21st, 2012, 2:46 pm
  
  @Rich Y.,
  
  Did Tim ever reply to your question regarding the 80/10/10 diet? I myself just posted this to the blog board:
  
  Tim Ferris promotes a Primarily Plant Based Diet (PPBD), yet one which follows the principals of the Slow Carb Diet (SCD). Can anyone please give me some quality information or advice on following a low fat vegan diet, as promoted in the book 80/10/10? Please read the below before replying.
  The Four Hour Body is my absolute fitness and nutrition BIBLE. I followed Tim’s SCD plan back in February 2011, and in just 6 weeks dropped from 123 lbs to 116 lbs, went from 19.1% body fat to 15.9% body fat, and gained 2 lbs of lean muscle on a 5’4” frame (verified by hydrostatic body fat analysis), complete with massive binge days on the weekend. The only deviation I did from the diet was that I still ate dairy (low fat cottage cheese and fat free Greek yogurt, only). I still had amazing results. So amazing, in fact, that my body freaked out, and I didn’t have a menstrual cycle for the next 10 months (pretty scary for a 29 year old, childless, career woman who wants to stay fertile for future family planning). So after the 4th month of eating on the SCD, I started looking for another diet that would mimic the principals of the SCD diet, but allow me to put on some body fat.
  For a civilian (aka my profession is the furthest thing from fitness/nutrition), I have a pretty insatiable desire to learn about and experience all things diet and fitness. After the SCD proved to be a success, I switched to a gluten free diet, a Paleo/Primal diet, Jillian Michael’s diet plan, and have not been loosely following 80/10/10 for 4 weeks – all while varying my workouts to compliment the diets (aka Cross Fit style with Paleo/Primal and P90x type workouts with Jillian Michaels). Simply eating Gluten Free was a bust as it was not restrictive enough; I got pretty fat from all the overt fats in the Primal diet; and my body didn’t go any direction on Jillian Michael’s plan. I then came across Dr. Douglas Graham’s book 80/10/10 and the info in it really clicked for me, so I decided to follow it for a three month trial.
  The 80/10/10 diet is centered on eating a lot of calorie dense fruits for each meal and then supplementing dinner with a large serving of raw vegetables and greens. The key principals are to eat high carb, low fat, and keep your calories consumed to a ratio of 80% carbs, 10% protein, and 10% fat. According to Graham, this ratio is more than enough to sustain even an Olympic athlete. However, I feel this diet is best suited for endurance athletes, and not so much for heavy body builders or those looking to build a lot of mass. Regardless, this diet was designed to support health foremost and athletic performance, and not a person’s muscular physique. The key take away is that sugar is not the enemy, AS LONG AS it comes from fruit AND as long as it is consumed as party of a low fat diet, because it’s the addition of fat into the diet that slows down the digestion of fruit and the metabolism of sugar, which in turn leads to spikes in insulin levels, fat storage, and decreased fat burning.
  Can anyone give objective advice on this diet? If not, I hope to in the very near future. Prior to starting the 80/10/10 diet, I got my body fat tested through hydrostatic testing and came in at 121lbs, 17% body fat, with 103.5 lbs of lean body mass. I am currently at the start of week 5 and planned to get dunked this week and somewhere around week 10-12. However, if anyone thinks there’s absolute reason to stop now, please let me know. Additionally, my workouts for this diet program is: 3 days a week of heavy weight/low rep training, 1 day a week of HIIT training, 1 day a week of endurance training, and 1-2 days a week of steady state cardio and/or active resting (walking, hiking, etc).
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Christian O'Connell — April 25th, 2011, 1:29 am

Hey Tim,

This is inspirational stuff just looking at the running order Tim! Very exciting living in our idea economy right now when so much chaos and over-think on everything, its great to be offered a roadmap and some true insight thats been hard and hopefully not so hard learned!

My big question is I am not just looking to thrive in the publishing world and it seems this is specifically for that. Is that fair Tim?

Thanks and good luck

Christian
London Town
United Kingdom of Wonky Teeth
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elsie — April 26th, 2011, 9:57 am

Hi Tim,

I’ll be coming to the Bay Area to run Bay-to-Breakers: if you’re around I’ll look you up to split a bottle of Malbec then!

I’ll have to plan for the next round of “Opening the Kimono” perhaps sometime in the future and am sorry to have to miss this one.
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Jay Honeycutt — April 29th, 2011, 1:35 pm

I am a big fan of both books. I have made some remarkable progress on some business venture having read less than 20 pages of 4HWW and am currently progressing quite nicely on the Slow Carb Diet (20 pounds, 25 days).

I submitted an application to the “Kimono”, but did not receive an up or down?

My interest and qualifications is as a seasoned business builder, my friend’s minor (16 year old) son, however, is the author and whose success I would support with the savvy gained from the event. We can justify the kwan for one attendee and the necessary travel for both of us, but requested that both attend for the single fee. He needs me to help with the doing, I need him as the courageous and gifted author to handle the personal contacts.

I believe the request is reasonable, but it is, of course, your call and I would appreciate you or one of your VA’s to send an “OK” or “Nah!”.

Thanks!
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- Charlie Hoehn — April 29th, 2011, 5:04 pm
  
  Hi Jay,
  
  Tim’s assistant here. Sorry about the delay — we’ve had hundreds of applications and are reviewing them one-by-one. We haven’t compiled final attendee lists just yet, but we’ll keep you guys posted in the coming weeks.
  
  All the best,
  
  Charlie
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  - Jay Honeycutt — May 2nd, 2011, 12:01 pm
    
    Thanks, Charlie, I appreciate the response.
    
    I just wanted to confirm our request was in the queue.
    
    Regards,
    
    Jay
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Victoria Tomlinson — April 30th, 2011, 1:35 pm

Hi Tim
I filled in the form on 20 April – but not had any email confirmation that you got the applicaiton. I’ve spotted the comments saying you are still going through all the applicants – but is there any way to check you have got our applications?

Keeping fingers crossed to meet you all across the water!
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Joe Oviedo — May 2nd, 2011, 1:51 pm

The mere possibility that such an event like this will exist it’s amazingly inspiring for me. For now I am at peace that I am building my muse, building my income. I am also certain that not in a so distant future I will be able to just attend. With out crushing numbers, or figuring a 1000 things. I will just say yes and be there.

Congrats again Tim. You are a role model for me and you keep coming up with a hundred different ways to keep me inspired. And certainly the possibility of one day being able to attend to something like this is one of them.

Gracias. Cuidate y saludos desde Mexico.
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Olivier Roland — May 9th, 2011, 8:37 am

Hello Tim,

I applied and received the email from Charlie, but I have to say that I’m disappointed. The email contained only information to pay from the USA. When I asked Charlie for an international bank number, he didn’t even replied to me, even after I send him a second message.

It’s a pity that you doesn’t think about yours international customers. I’m a leader in my industry in France, and I go often in the US and it’s the first time I have such problems to attend to a US event.
I’m a member of Jeff Walker’s Platinum group (a $14000 a year subscription mastermind group) so the price was way higher than your and the payment process was smooth (credit card). And I think it should be smooth with your event too.

A disappointed fan.
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- Charlie Hoehn — May 9th, 2011, 3:45 pm
  
  Olivier- I just called and left you a message. I’m very sorry for the confusion, but I’ve been responding to your emails. Apparently they haven’t gotten through. Please check your spam filter to ensure my messages aren’t getting caught. In the meantime, do you have another email address where I can reach you? I’m more than happy to help (and have been trying!) so please let me know.
  
  Best,
  
  Charlie
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  - Victoria Tomlinson — May 21st, 2011, 3:24 am
    
    Hi Charlie
    I applied to attent this in early April but not heard anything more. Looks from the other comments that I maybe should have heard by now? I’m also making a special journey from the UK – so would need to pay from outside the UK as with Oliver.
    
    Any advice or should I email anyone?
    
    Really hoping to meet you all!
    Thanks
    Victoria
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Heyward — June 3rd, 2011, 8:07 am

Hey, will a smart person please tell me why tim said that the china study- in linking animal protein to cancer- was not quite right?
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- Improve Vision - Evgania Mehler — June 10th, 2011, 12:06 am
  
  The china “study” wasn’t quite a study, the dude never did research himself.
  
  All he did was compiling some research date and raised a hypothesis, but he never tested it with any follow up study (usually a double blind study) to check if what he hypothesized was true.
  
  The dude is a fraud. Campbell just wanted to get his PhD and compiled a bunch of info and drew conclusions that are not right.
  
  It depends on where you live, on your genes and a whole bunch of other factors if animal protein is good for you or not.
  
  Yes, there’s a ton of more high quality complete proteins out there than animal protein, and I’m not a big fan of a “high” protein diet based on animal proteins.
  
  There are better ways available, and much better complete protein sources around. Cooked animal protein is not complete because 2 amino acids are not heat resistant and therefore all meat eaters are actually protein deficient, funnily enough.
  
  There is also the environmental factors to consider that industrial meat production create, but meat does not cause cancer.
  
  High-fructose cornsyrup does, sugar does, and all the other freaky chemicals that are added to our foods, but high quality organic meat not.
  
  Otherwise all of Northern Europe and Northern America wouldn’t exist because what else should those guys have eaten a couple of hundred years ago in winter.
  
  Campbell is a fraud, no question about it, but you can get better protein than meat on a daily basis. And if you do eat meat, just buy organic, locally produced meat and don’t support the planet wasting industry that’s killing the world slowly but surely.
  
  Vote with your fork every day 3 times!
  
  With love,
  
  Evgania
  Author and creator of the Unleash Your Vision method.
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Electra — June 9th, 2011, 8:53 pm

Alrighty Tim!
Since the Wild Card seems to be a free for all, I have decided to throw my name in the hat. 14.602 legit votes (you used my video as a pre-contest example- YaY!)
http://youtu.be/xPDicEJqM3w
So here are a few more reasons you might consider me:
1. I reached out to YOU about your 4 Hour Body Title…and you not only acknowledged my heartfelt letter- you ACTED on it!
2. Last year I raised nearly 10K in 20 days for Dr. Oz’s Health Corps…and in doing so WON the opportunity to meet and hug….drumroll please…OPRAH!
3. Helped craft a plan that resulted in Gary Vaynerchuk taking my friend to a Jets game! http://www.sensophy.com/tim-ferriss-to-gary-vaynerchuk/
4. Although I can’t balance a tequila shot on my posterior yet, kettlebells are doing wonders and this mom of 2 will be rockin’ her bikini this summer!
5. Plan on spending 2 weeks in Greece with frequent flier miles I’ve obtained from travel hacking.
Thanks for tenaciously gathering wisdom and sharing it with your tribe!
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- Sheila — June 11th, 2011, 11:48 am
  
  Yay Electra!! Keep rockin’ it!!
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Frederick — June 10th, 2011, 12:42 pm

I have spent many tens of thousands of dollars on personal development courses. I’ve met hundreds of fellow attendees. And I would say without a doubt that:
PRICE OF PROGRAM = LEVEL OF COMMITMENT

I’m sure Tim know this. The high price tag will make sure that people who attend use what they have learned. – Frederick Sallaz
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Matthew London — June 14th, 2011, 6:10 pm

Hi,
Just submitted my online application. I’m working in China now and would need to know right away if I am approved so I can make my travel plans. Please let me know ASAP.
Thank you !
Matthew
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Joe — July 5th, 2011, 5:35 pm

Hello Tim,

A possible dumb question, but before I consider purchasing a seat I thought I would ask. Does the information covered apply to “fiction” writers too? Second, I have a feeling you could write a rockin mystery novel. Have you ever thought about writing a fiction book?
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- Charlie Hoehn — July 6th, 2011, 6:12 am
  
  Hi Joe- Yes, it will apply to fiction writers, as well!
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Hugo - Como perder grasa abdominal — July 12th, 2011, 1:57 pm

Hi, Tim.

Just a thought: Given declining typical advances, this is clearly out of reach for most authors, aspiring and otherwise–why not offer a few wildcard slots, random-draw or some type of idea or writing competition?

Hugo
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Martin — July 28th, 2011, 9:34 pm

Hey Tim, I’m a long time fan. I think your content is amazing. I bought both books and the audio book of 4 Hour Work Week. I think this seminar is great. You really can provide wonderful content. However, after seeing the price point of 10K, I am disappointed.

I’d imagine your core audience after the 4 hour work week were people like me, people who are not satisfied with their 9-5, or who are unemployed, that are committed to breaking out of their current situation. The 4HWW offered awesome tools that many of use to leverage our time and bring financial independence one step closer. Some of us achieved the goal. Many of us are still on the journey despite roadblocks.

To offer these latest sets of tools at such high price point subjects many of us to a quarantine from the strategies we desperately need in order to free ourselves. In order to be able to afford the event you must already be in a desirable financial position. Especially in this economy, it’s as if you are offering cooking tips to those who can already afford a 4 star chef, instead of those who are starving hoping to find a way to not have to eat yet another can of spam.

I mean, the best person in the seminar business Tony Robbins only charges $4500 for his master learning event (Date With Destiny) and he’s been the best, by far, for the last 35 years.

It’s difficult to determine whether this event is to sincerely help and contribute to others, or bolster your personal brand earning another stripe on an otherwise already well decorated arm. Some would say it can be interpreted that you made your money on peasants and now you only cater to royalty.

I admit I do not know what your long term plan for this is (or any other project), whether you will release this as an affordable DVD set (under $2000) but I hope there is a vision I am missing because I want to still root for you. You’ve opened the eyes of many who were blind, let’s hope you don’t leave them lost without a trail.

A True Sincere Fan – Martin S.
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David Kurkov — August 3rd, 2011, 2:56 am

Hey Martin,

I asked Tim a similar question a while ago on this post. Here’s his response:

“I charge when it’s worth it, but you’ll notice 300+ free blog posts. The seminar will only be worth it for a small subset of people, but for this minority, the price tag will be a small % of the results that follow.

Hope that helps,

Tim”

I also really badly wish the price tag was less, but now I get it why it isn’t. Why waste time listening to something that doesn’t really apply to you (ie I’m not an author/aspiring author) even if the info is from someone like Tim. However if you are that minority, then I think it is worth it.

I doubt Tim would release a DVD (the event is 3 days if I read the info about it correctly before) but then you never know with Tim. I’m still trying to find/buy his Jack Canfield interview that he did in ’07!

Hope this makes Tim’s view a little more understandable…

David
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Rob Metras — August 15th, 2011, 1:01 pm

Tim: My belief of why the book is so damn succesful is that it is very good and you a very good storyteller. You don’t ask readers to do anything you have not tried and tested which instantly creates the magic of know,like and trust for you.

You are a serious guy with some great content that the World needs. I have been on your slowcarb diet now for 4.5 months and have lost over 40 lbs. To top that off I am a Tyoe 2 diabetic and have lowered my HbA1C score by about 15%.
Love the pagg stack and the diet is becoming normal eating where the cheat days are a blast from the past.
You are inspiring dude.!
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Ryan C — August 24th, 2011, 8:30 am

Tim: Any chance of a conference like this coming to the East Coast? If so, when? So, I can save up enough to attend or take out a loan. I didn’t hear about this until Ramit Sethi mentioned it a posted. Wish i could have attended.

Thanks

Ryan
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Danilo — April 18th, 2013, 6:29 am

Hi Tim!

I was firstly inspired by your book 4HWW. I have built my multiple sources of passive income using property investing, network marketing and infoproducts.

I have a question for you. You dont promote downloadable versions of your books. By reading this post, it seems to me that print books gave you much more credibility,which then gave you the opportunity to sell 3 day events with high price tickets (200 people x $10,000=$2,000,000!!!!)

Was not going “clickbank-style” a conscious decision?

thanks for inspiring me to dream BIG (and take immediate actions, no need to be perfect at start)!

Danilo
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