Comments on: The 4 Hour Workweek http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/ Technology - I Just Eat This Stuff Up! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:05:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Susan Suarez Actually Won CashForComments Contest http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-868 Susan Suarez Actually Won CashForComments Contest Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:04:37 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-868 [...] She entered a contest last month by Cash for Comments and actually won. The prize was a copy of the 4-Hour Work Week and a chance to be mentioned in Blogging the Movie, a featured documentary about a blogger. I [...] [...] She entered a contest last month by Cash for Comments and actually won. The prize was a copy of the 4-Hour Work Week and a chance to be mentioned in Blogging the Movie, a featured documentary about a blogger. I [...]

]]> By: Pete http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-876 Pete Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:44:47 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-876 Thanks buddy! Glad someone appreciated the HD podcast :) Thanks buddy! Glad someone appreciated the HD podcast :)

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-877 Bush Mackel Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:18:25 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-877 @Opal - I was working on that project. I've finally had a second to catch up on sleep and I feel like I'm on top of the world again! @Brown - Don't worry, I'll put that book out soon. *nod* @Mark - Ha ha. I don't make such bold promises! Besides web dev and business/entrepreneurial books, it has been a long time since I've gotten through a "real" one. @Opal – I was working on that project. I’ve finally had a second to catch up on sleep and I feel like I’m on top of the world again!

@Brown – Don’t worry, I’ll put that book out soon. *nod*

@Mark – Ha ha. I don’t make such bold promises! Besides web dev and business/entrepreneurial books, it has been a long time since I’ve gotten through a “real” one.

]]> By: Mark http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-884 Mark Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:43:35 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-884 Nicely done, Bush. I've seen several references to this book here and there and must admit I've had some interest in reading it myself. The only thing holding me back is the stack of books that I've already promised I'd read since January! :P But I think I'll make an exception. Nicely done, Bush. I’ve seen several references to this book here and there and must admit I’ve had some interest in reading it myself. The only thing holding me back is the stack of books that I’ve already promised I’d read since January! :P But I think I’ll make an exception.

]]> By: Brown Baron http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-869 Brown Baron Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:23:43 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-869 Now why couldn't he have written about a 4 hour work month?? Still, it's a great book. I'd recommend it to anyone. Now why couldn’t he have written about a 4 hour work month??
Still, it’s a great book. I’d recommend it to anyone.

]]> By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Opal Tribble Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:14:36 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-883 I've heard about the book and even have gone to the author's website, but so far I haven't purchased it yet. I probably will. I'm there since I'm working for myself, but I'll listen to someone tips that they have to offer. Still at work, eh? Are you working on that project? I’ve heard about the book and even have gone to the author’s website, but so far I haven’t purchased it yet. I probably will. I’m there since I’m working for myself, but I’ll listen to someone tips that they have to offer.
Still at work, eh? Are you working on that project?

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Bush Mackel Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:21:57 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-882 @Helen - First off, never apologize for a well thought out comment! No matter how wordy it is. (#):) Yeah, it seems like this book would be right up your alley! In my review, I tried to avoid a lot of the details of the book, because I still have to leave you guys with a reason to read it but I'm sure you'll find it fascinating. Just like Rich Dad Poor Dad gives you a 180 degree perspective on money, this will do the same thing as working. And if you've already had a taste of what he's talking about, I'm sure it'll really resonate with you. @Gnomey - Oh yeah? I didn't know that! Since I'm still getting my self back on track as far as the blogosphere, I've been missing some of the bigger sites. Thanks for the heads up! Hm....Maybe I can offer a copy as another prize for my contest that's coming up. Hmm.... BTW, do you guys know where I am right now at 2:21 in the morning? At work. ARRRRRGH! It's funny considering the post huh? Thanks for giving me something to ease the pain. (#):) @Helen – First off, never apologize for a well thought out comment! No matter how wordy it is. (#):)

Yeah, it seems like this book would be right up your alley! In my review, I tried to avoid a lot of the details of the book, because I still have to leave you guys with a reason to read it but I’m sure you’ll find it fascinating. Just like Rich Dad Poor Dad gives you a 180 degree perspective on money, this will do the same thing as working. And if you’ve already had a taste of what he’s talking about, I’m sure it’ll really resonate with you.

@Gnomey – Oh yeah? I didn’t know that! Since I’m still getting my self back on track as far as the blogosphere, I’ve been missing some of the bigger sites. Thanks for the heads up! Hm….Maybe I can offer a copy as another prize for my contest that’s coming up. Hmm….

BTW, do you guys know where I am right now at 2:21 in the morning? At work. ARRRRRGH! It’s funny considering the post huh? Thanks for giving me something to ease the pain. (#):)

]]> By: GnomeyNewt http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-881 GnomeyNewt Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:03:28 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-881 JohnChow has been having a free contest for this book for the last week or so. LOL about the only reason I've been checking out his site is to win that book! It does sound really awesome, I wanted to get it for my hubby, but the way you describe it I guess I should take a gander at it too. JohnChow has been having a free contest for this book for the last week or so. LOL about the only reason I’ve been checking out his site is to win that book! It does sound really awesome, I wanted to get it for my hubby, but the way you describe it I guess I should take a gander at it too.

]]> By: Helen http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Helen Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:39:42 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-880 Wow. I'm convinced. I'm totally reading this book! I just have to add it to my book list of "many books to read." About a month ago, I was doing what was probably the biggest no-no in Ferris's book: I was working about 60 hours a week for very low pay (especially if you divide the money I made by hourly wage according to the long hours I was working!). It wasn't worth it, even though I sincerely enjoy my work. The more I worked, the more tired I became, the less I loved my profession (I'm a family therapist for at-risk families and children). So I decided that the best way to fix this was to work less hours for the same pay, which essentially gave me more time to dedicate to the clients I already have without overloading my own schedule and my life. I wasn't really losing anything for the agency I was working for (I'm an accomplisher, and as my boss calls me "An Achiever," which is why they felt it was okay to overload me because they knew I was going to get it done). One month later, I had more time to dedicate to my home, my family, our wedding, more time to myself, etc. etc. etc. While this isn't 5 hours a week, I think I'm finding a generally happy medium with even working "full time." Besides, I get to make my own hours and work from home (for the paperwork part of the job, anyway), so that's okay by my book! Whoops. Sorry for the horribly long response. Haha. You struck a cord of wordiness in me! Wow. I’m convinced. I’m totally reading this book! I just have to add it to my book list of “many books to read.” About a month ago, I was doing what was probably the biggest no-no in Ferris’s book: I was working about 60 hours a week for very low pay (especially if you divide the money I made by hourly wage according to the long hours I was working!). It wasn’t worth it, even though I sincerely enjoy my work. The more I worked, the more tired I became, the less I loved my profession (I’m a family therapist for at-risk families and children). So I decided that the best way to fix this was to work less hours for the same pay, which essentially gave me more time to dedicate to the clients I already have without overloading my own schedule and my life. I wasn’t really losing anything for the agency I was working for (I’m an accomplisher, and as my boss calls me “An Achiever,” which is why they felt it was okay to overload me because they knew I was going to get it done). One month later, I had more time to dedicate to my home, my family, our wedding, more time to myself, etc. etc. etc. While this isn’t 5 hours a week, I think I’m finding a generally happy medium with even working “full time.” Besides, I get to make my own hours and work from home (for the paperwork part of the job, anyway), so that’s okay by my book!

Whoops. Sorry for the horribly long response. Haha. You struck a cord of wordiness in me!

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/comment-page-1/#comment-879 Bush Mackel Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:57:36 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/08/06/the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-879 @Bush - I'm sure we'd all be happy with any improvement. But we'll be there soon. *nod* @Bush – I’m sure we’d all be happy with any improvement. But we’ll be there soon. *nod*

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