In short, the 4-Hour Workweek is about thinking differently and breaking out of the typical 9-5 lifestyle.  This book is really the summary of experiences Timothy Ferris went through to get to where he is today. As a result, the book has a personal vibe that I found resonated with me personally. I’d recommend this book to everyone. Even those not interested in starting their own business because there’s a wealth of information about being more productive and effective with time.

The core of the book is about setting up what Ferris calls a “muse.” This muse is a completely automated business that requires very little effort to maintain. The only purpose of the muse is to provide steady income to the owner and allow them to do what they want. And this could be anything. The most common desire is to travel and Ferris talks about various ways to accomplish this.

Ferris doesn’t just propose the idea of the muse, though. The book goes through and talks about all of the various aspects required from automation, marketing, product and more. It covers exercises to break habits that hold us back and also tells us how to become an expert in given field. The book is a wealth of information and definitely work checking out.