Comments on: First thoughts on the 4 Hour Workweek http://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/ Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Barbihttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-245579 Barbi Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:22:04 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-245579 An intelligent answer - no BS - which makes a plesnaat change An intelligent answer – no BS – which makes a plesnaat change

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-189715 Rob Cubbon Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:14:32 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-189715 Now I know what spruikers means in Australia. Yes, Tim Ferriss is, indeed, a spruiker, and a very good one at that. I've got to say that, although this book is often misquoted and, probably, a victim of it's own success in the way that it gets banded around all the time, it has directed my professional life and my business to a certain extent. How many people has it helped? Whoa, anyone's guess! Now I know what spruikers means in Australia. Yes, Tim Ferriss is, indeed, a spruiker, and a very good one at that. I’ve got to say that, although this book is often misquoted and, probably, a victim of it’s own success in the way that it gets banded around all the time, it has directed my professional life and my business to a certain extent. How many people has it helped? Whoa, anyone’s guess!

]]> By: Coshttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-189661 Cos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:59:13 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-189661 I'm reading this book for the 2nd time - the first time was just to see if it was worth reading! Will this book make a lot of people rich and happy as a result of its advice and procedures? - I don't think so. Most people are too afraid to implement the suggestions, which I think have the potential to make SOME people richER and happyER than they were. Or will the only person making money as a result of this book be the author? - hmmm, yes I think there's an element of that. Good spruikers do well. :-) I’m reading this book for the 2nd time – the first time was just to see if it was worth reading!

Will this book make a lot of people rich and happy as a result of its advice and procedures?
- I don’t think so. Most people are too afraid to implement the suggestions, which I think have the potential to make SOME people richER and happyER than they were.

Or will the only person making money as a result of this book be the author?
- hmmm, yes I think there’s an element of that. Good spruikers do well.

:-)

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-99409 Rob Cubbon Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:04:06 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-99409 I agree, <strong>Guy</strong>, we can get more done by prioritization. I also think some of us actually spend time doing things that are not only unimportant but also detrimental to our work. I agree, Guy, we can get more done by prioritization. I also think some of us actually spend time doing things that are not only unimportant but also detrimental to our work.

]]> By: Guy Farmerhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-99362 Guy Farmer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:42:40 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-99362 Thanks for your thoughts Rob. I've noticed over the years that we can consume inordinate amounts of time doing nothing at work or some equivalent to busy work. It's quite plausible that people could get most of what they really need to do in four hours or in much less time than the standard 40 hour week. We could generally get much more done in much less time if we simply prioritized our tasks and finished the most important ones first. It also helps us feel calmer and more balanced while making us more effective workers. Thanks for your thoughts Rob. I’ve noticed over the years that we can consume inordinate amounts of time doing nothing at work or some equivalent to busy work. It’s quite plausible that people could get most of what they really need to do in four hours or in much less time than the standard 40 hour week.

We could generally get much more done in much less time if we simply prioritized our tasks and finished the most important ones first. It also helps us feel calmer and more balanced while making us more effective workers.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-92087 Rob Cubbon Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:56:20 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-92087 Absolutely, <strong>Emily</strong>, thank you for your positivity and enthusiasm. Let's feel no fear and do it! Hey <strong>Katie</strong> I guess we'll be putting in 40 hour weeks for a while! Absolutely, Emily, thank you for your positivity and enthusiasm. Let’s feel no fear and do it!

Hey Katie I guess we’ll be putting in 40 hour weeks for a while!

]]> By: Emilyhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-88004 Emily Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:34:56 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-88004 This book is fantastic! It gives hope to cubicle dwellers that there is a way out. The best message in this book is how we are totally governed by our fears of the unknown and how these fears keep us complacent and in the face of unhappiness or, worse, apathy. My only hope is that not everyone implements the principles in this book as the American economy may collapse. This book is fantastic! It gives hope to cubicle dwellers that there is a way out. The best message in this book is how we are totally governed by our fears of the unknown and how these fears keep us complacent and in the face of unhappiness or, worse, apathy. My only hope is that not everyone implements the principles in this book as the American economy may collapse.

]]> By: Automation and small business development | Blog | Freelance Graphic Designer Londonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-87582 Automation and small business development | Blog | Freelance Graphic Designer London Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:29:47 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-87582 [...] a previous post about Tim Ferriss’s best-seller the 4 Hour WorkWeek, I ranted on about Tim’s fantastic [...] [...] a previous post about Tim Ferriss’s best-seller the 4 Hour WorkWeek, I ranted on about Tim’s fantastic [...]

]]> By: Katie Claytonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-87528 Katie Clayton Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:15:24 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-87528 4 hours sounds good. 3 hours sounds even better. Oh well can't have it all. 4 hours sounds good. 3 hours sounds even better. Oh well can’t have it all.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-86598 Rob Cubbon Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:50:36 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-86598 Yes, a 4 hour day might be nice! I think the 4-hour WorkWeek was more of a catchy title to arouse interest. It's more about automation and outsourcing. Yes, a 4 hour day might be nice! I think the 4-hour WorkWeek was more of a catchy title to arouse interest. It’s more about automation and outsourcing.

]]> By: Andrew Keirhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-86531 Andrew Keir Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:17:59 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-86531 Between my merchandising job, freelance work and pouring all the money into a mortgage I don't think I've worked less that 70 a week for the last 3 years lol. 4 hour work week? One please, lol. Between my merchandising job, freelance work and pouring all the money into a mortgage I don’t think I’ve worked less that 70 a week for the last 3 years lol.

4 hour work week? One please, lol.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-86166 Rob Cubbon Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:43:50 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-86166 Hi <strong>Omar</strong>. Working from home is definitely not for everybody. A it is hard to be productive even when you don't have the transportation issue to worry about. There are so many things to waste your time on! But, we'll get there! Thanks for stopping by! Hi Omar. Working from home is definitely not for everybody. A it is hard to be productive even when you don’t have the transportation issue to worry about. There are so many things to waste your time on! But, we’ll get there! Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Omarhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-85823 Omar Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:01:23 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-85823 Very interesting views. I've had days where I knew I could be more productive at home. A lot of days at work, you spend about 1/3 of your day in transportation or preparation, not really doing the work. But I don't know if I could work from home forever. I'm the kind of person that needs that change in scenery once in a while to keep me motivated and interested. Maybe a personal preference? Very interesting views. I’ve had days where I knew I could be more productive at home. A lot of days at work, you spend about 1/3 of your day in transportation or preparation, not really doing the work.

But I don’t know if I could work from home forever. I’m the kind of person that needs that change in scenery once in a while to keep me motivated and interested. Maybe a personal preference?

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-85262 Rob Cubbon Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:13:27 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-85262 I think it's quite amazing that companies are still not looking to the future and encouraging remote working. I still get calls from people who want me to come in to their offices to work. They're mad, it'll end up costing them loads more! I think it’s quite amazing that companies are still not looking to the future and encouraging remote working. I still get calls from people who want me to come in to their offices to work. They’re mad, it’ll end up costing them loads more!

]]> By: Janehttp://robcubbon.com/first-thoughts-on-the-4-hour-workweek/#comment-85250 Jane Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:14:10 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=838#comment-85250 I believe in the 80-20 rule. But I guess productivity is subject to a number of factors namely - working environment, output measures, career objectives, career opportunities, etc. If a company can double or maintain staff morale by reducing days within workweek, then all the better. But sadly most companies are just too afraid to step out of corporate norms. I believe in the 80-20 rule. But I guess productivity is subject to a number of factors namely – working environment, output measures, career objectives, career opportunities, etc.

If a company can double or maintain staff morale by reducing days within workweek, then all the better. But sadly most companies are just too afraid to step out of corporate norms.

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