The 4 Hour Work Week

February 11th, 2008 by Jean Caldwell
Be prepared for challenges and enlightenment from New York Times best seller Timothy Ferriss, you wont be able to view the way you do work, or your life, the same way again says Jean Caldwell

Title: The 4 Hour Work Week
Sub Title: Escape the 9-5, live anywhere & join the new rich!
Author: Timothy Ferriss
Publisher: Random House
Format: Paperback – 293 pages


Be prepared in this book for a whole new perspective on working smarter not harder! Timothy Ferriss in The 4 Hour Work Week takes a knife to the old chestnut “work/life balance” and slices it thin, lean and mean!

Don’t think for a minute that this book is just for the self employed or the high flying entrepreneur. While acknowledging the realities of being an employee, The 4 Hour Work Week has plenty to offer anyone who has to earn a crust and nor is the message simply one of heresy! The

4 Hour Work Week challenges one to look at accepted modes of activity and ask “is this actually working?” and if the answer is “no” then “hello – try the opposite! … try anything!”

Not for a minute do I believe that Timothy Ferriss is dispensing wisdom from any lofty platform. On the contrary he gives repeated examples of being in just the position he refers to and the bulk of his lessons are very much self learnt which adds creditability to his message and gave this reader confidence that perhaps The 4 Hour Work Week could actually be a happening thing.

While I would not wish to be quite as disconnected as Timothy Ferriss admits to be from key activities in either his business or life generally The 4 Hour Work Week has certainly got me thinking about the “difference between effectiveness and efficiency”, along with how the “80/20 rule” is actually working in all areas of my life.

If you wish 2008 to be the year you really make things happen – without having a stroke – then The 4 Hour Work Week is going to turn all your thinking about work - and play - on its head.

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About the author

Jean Caldwell
PA 2 GO
http://www.pa2go.co.nz

Jean Caldwell is a contract Executive Assistant and Business Administrator working with a variety of small to medium business managers and owners. Her business, PA 2 Go, also specializes in assisting non-for-profits and business organisations in lifting the bar of professional service and development for their members. PA 2 Go is committed to the success of your business as a dedicated team member working in partnership with you; when you need it, where you need it.

Auckland
PA 2 GO

Who is PA 2 GO?

I have a wealth of experience in sole charge Office Administration and I am a creative and innovative administrator who thrives on the responsibility that such challenging roles offer.

My particular skill is in the realm of virtual administration. Utilising email, the Internet and Network access I assist my nationwide clients by overseeing a broad range of their office administration and website management along with providing a variety of Executive Assistant and secretarial tasks as required; working from my office, as well as making on site visits 'as-needed'.

Using my extensive knowledge of Word, Publisher and Powerpoint along with Quick Books accounting packages, Excel and Access Databases I am able to take on any task large or small with enthusiasm, creativity and intelligence.

I have over 15 years experience of product and service delivery in both the public and private sectors. With my background in sole charge office administration and management assistance relative to these diverse operations I am able to quickly and knowledgeably customise or create systems, solutions and manuals that will form the base of your 'Business Best Practice'.

With my extensive experience of both customer service and client/customer liaison I am able to relate and interact well with people at all levels and from all walks of life and I am an articulate and effective communicator and trainer.

I will hear what your needs are and I will ensure that the systems I create and customise fit your requirements; along with ensuring that they complement the vision of your business, your brand, your products and your services.

Jean Caldwell
Executive Assistant & Business Administrator

Auckland
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