It’s a great title for a book. Who wouldn’t want to work only four hours a week. Timothy Ferriss not only works only four hours a week but he does it from all over the world. If you have ever thought of quitting your job to work on your own schedule, then this is your new Bible. Timothy Ferris is a entrepreneur who runs a multinational firm from around the world. He also speaks six languages as well as holds a world record in tango and holds a national championship in kickboxing.

The Goal

He shows his plan to escape the real world and enjoy his retirement now instead of when he is 60. By the way, he is 30 now. He calls it the DEAL plan. D is for Definition. He defines his plan and explains why it can be done. E is for elimination. He shows how eliminating the 80% of unproductive work frees your time while raising you overall productivity. A is for automation. Learn how to automate tasks to free your time. Did you know that you can hire a virtual assistant for only $4/hour? L is for liberation. Now that you have more free time, it’s time to enjoy it. How about living abroad for 6 months straight in luxury for a reasonable cost.

It’s worth the price to hear his own story and read through his checklists. It is a quick read but will become a resource for much longer.