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Reminded me of what I'm doing it all for!

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Great book! Did I know this stuff before? Yes, some of it...have I been implementing it all...no! Now, that's down to a lack of time rather than inclination - but with Ferriss' book, you get to discover how to claw back that one unrepeatable commodity: time. And using his methodologies of as much automation and outsourcing as possible, it's quite easy to make the money you'll need to be able to put all that extra time to good use! I like Ferriss' style...and what I really appreciate is that he's given me the kick in the backside that I needed!

A wonderful life changing read!

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Tim Ferriss has really hit the nail on the head with this book. I, like many others I am sure, have been preoccupied with trying to find a golden million making idea, all the while slogging it out in the 9 to 5. Alas, those ideas are rare and Tim Ferriss enlightens us with the fact that it is the 'millionaire lifestyle' we all covet as opposed to the millionaire material items. He admits that those items such as fast cars, big houses etc are nice but it is time, quality time at that, which is so precious to us. Time to relax and time with our loved ones. That and really seeing the world by planning 'mini-retirements' as opposed to short holidays so you can really take in the culture and heart of where you are rather than just sit by a pool. However, that is also fine if that is what you want to do! Learning new skills is also emphasised in this book, and scheduling time to expand our minds and learn. He really focuses on achieving your chosen lifestyle and having a business, but not a business which you have to spend 12 hours a day cosseting, a business that in essence 'looks after itself'. Outsourcing the main administration and dogsbody aspects of your chosen business is suggested to leave you time to really live your life. The book is packed full of inspirational ideas and really got me buzzing with enthusiasm. I have read many books like this one but none have made me sit up and say 'yes, this is not how things have to be - I can do this!'. A week later and I have come up with my plan, and have handed my notice in! After all we only get one shot at this life....so adhere to the warning that is on the back...don't read this book if you don't want to quit your job!

Amazing, Inpirational, OH MY GOD YES!

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Ok, the title I gave this review is a wee bit exaggerated, but this book actually has changed the way I work, both in my job and at home. Some of the key take-aways from this book: - If you dislike your job so much that you can only look forward to retirement, you are in the wrong job - Find ways to automate as many tasks as possible. Outsource, outsource, outsource. - Stop doing the things that don't add value. Look for the 20% that makes an actual difference. There's an entire section aimed at budding entrepreuneurs that I skipped over quickly as I have no intetion of starting my own business. But if you're looking for ways to cut out the waste in your life and find time for yourself, then this might be the book for you.

Simply tosh

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I picked up this book after seeing so much about it in the press. It's simply tosh. He offers views on time management, outsourcing, automatic business processes, and travel, that any half-intelligent individual knows already...unless like Ferris you exhibit misanthropic tendencies, e.g. live on a low-information diet, never read a newspaper, only take emergency phone calls, avoid e-mail, divert customers to call centres and don't socialise or belong to any community. If you want to run an online vitamin supplements business this book may hold some value. Otherwise, use your time more effectively, and save yourself some money. Take it from me. The one star is only for including Thoreau's seminal work Walden: Or, Life in the Woods (Dover Thrift) on the reading list. Now that is a book worth reading.

Wealth v Lifestyle: What Do You Really Want?

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The best thing about this book is that it questions the common desire to become a millionaire, and actually shows that this is used by many people as an excuse to delay living their dream lifestyle. That in itself, for many, will make the book worth the price and the short time it takes to read. This book focuses on creating an additional income largely through automated work and tasks that can be outsourced. This leaves you with a passive income and free time. The book is not as detailed as it could be, and it does seem disjointed in places. There have also been doubts over how accurate Ferriss' claims are. Don't let any of that put you off reading this book which could change the way you view work, money and lifestyle forever.