How to find the time you need…
The 4-Hour Workweek is so important to absolutely anyone looking to improve their life this post will run into a number of parts!
You’ll know from previous posts that Wizzer (yes, that’s me) was fortunate to be the Weekly Winner at Create Business Growth a few weeks ago and I chose “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss as my prize. (Sadly I’d not heard of this best seller at the time but thought the title sounded interesting). At that time I was posting about being in the “zone” and how things you need manifest themselves at the right time. I also said that I’d undoubtedly find something in the book that was appropriate to my needs.
Wow - what an understatement!
This book is essential reading for ANYONE
looking to make improvements in their lifestyle
For years I’ve been making excuses to myself for not doing things due to a lack of time, you know “I’ve got too many important things to do - that will have to wait” - steady, I think I saw you nodding in agreement 
Well not anymore!
Although I am very familiar with a few of the concepts Tim writes about; Pareto Principle (or the 80/20 rule); Parkinson’s Law (activities expand to fill the time available) and for years I have not read a newspaper either, I have never considered taking such a radical approach.
Following Tim’s suggestion I have drawn up a list of my best clients (in my day business) and have made a decision to concentrate on only them. The time this will save me will be incredible - time I can devote to being effective in moving my life forward.
I’ve also set up a system for minimising the time spent on idle chit-chat at the start of any phone conversations and to prevent email interruptions during the day. I’m taking a leap of faith with this but have every confidence it will work out.
I’ll be posting more about my progress and with reference to this essential book over the coming weeks.
Christine - I can’t thank you enough for this.
I could not agree with you more - this book is essential!! Definitely life-changing for anyone who runs their own business. I liked it so much that I also ran a week-long series of posts about it last week. I am so glad you’re enjoying this - that makes my day!
Just about catching up on missed posts from last couple of weeks (ignoring most following Tim’s suggestions) - but must find time to read your series - it’s that important. Mark
Comment by Christine OKelly | September 5, 2007
I saw JC gave away this same book as a contest on his blog. I guess its a good read. I’ll hopefully check it out sometime!
Jes
Hi, for anyone, whether employed or an entrepreneur, who is looking for a way to improve their lifestyle this is a “must” read. It sounds a bit far fetched to start with (particularly the title) but when you start to really think about the concepts and action points there’s no doubt in my mind that this is the way to go. As I start my new business I am building the foundations using the principles taught in the book having for years suffered from the problems and challenges highlighted in the book. Beg, borrow (but don’t steal a copy), and read it sooner rather than later - you won’t regret it. Mark
Comment by Jes | September 11, 2007
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