Is The 4-Hour Workweek Lifestyle The Recipe To Freedom?
Can you really run a business successfully in a 4-hour workweek?
The struggle to balance work, life, and creative aspirations is all too familiar.
But what if you could build a profitable passion business in just four hours a week, without compromising your lifestyle?
The 4-Hour Workweek : Myth or Reality?
My journey into the world of the 4-Hour Workweek began when I stumbled upon Tim Ferriss‘s groundbreaking book of the same name.
As I delved into its pages, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and intrigue.
The concept of building a profitable business in just four hours a week seemed almost too good to be true, yet it ignited a spark within me.
The book provides a much-needed mindset shift, challenging the traditional notions of work and success.
In “The 4-Hour Workweek,” Tim Ferriss presents a variety of key concepts that challenge traditional notions of work and provide a framework for achieving lifestyle design and entrepreneurial success.
Here is a summary of some of the book’s key concepts:
1. The New Rich:
Ferriss introduces the idea of the “New Rich,” individuals who prioritise time, mobility, and freedom over traditional notions of wealth. The focus is on creating a life of abundance and fulfilment rather than chasing financial success alone.
2. Defining Goals and Eliminating Time Wasters
Ferriss emphasises the importance of setting clear goals and identifying the few critical tasks that lead to the most significant results.
By eliminating non-essential activities and focusing on high-impact tasks, individuals can achieve more in less time.
3. Outsourcing and Automation
The book highlights the power of outsourcing and automating tasks to free up time and energy.
By delegating non-core activities and leveraging technology, entrepreneurs can focus on their strengths and priorities, ultimately achieving more with less effort.
4. The 80/20 Principle:
Ferriss introduces the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, which suggests that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts.
By identifying and focusing on the vital few activities that generate the most significant results, individuals can maximise productivity and efficiency.
5. Mini-Retirements:
The concept of “mini-retirements” challenges the traditional notion of waiting until retirement to enjoy life.
Ferriss encourages individuals to take regular extended breaks, exploring new experiences and adventures throughout their lives rather than postponing them.
6. Geographic Arbitrage:
Ferriss explores the idea of leveraging currency and cost-of-living differences across different countries to increase purchasing power and enjoy a higher quality of life with less financial stress.
7. The DEAL Formula:
DEAL stands for Definition, Elimination, Automation, and Liberation.
This formula encourages individuals to define their ideal lifestyle, eliminate time-wasting activities, automate repetitive tasks, and ultimately liberate themselves from the constraints of a traditional 9-to-5 job.
The 4-Hour Workweek: Possible, but Easier Said Than Done
I live in Switzerland, which is one of the most expensive countries in the world. All my life, family, friendships, house support network is based here. I am not willing to relocate to a cheaper country only for cost purposes.
Additionally, the demanding work culture and societal expectations can make it challenging to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle for most people.
I encountered unique challenges and obstacles that required adaptation and creative problem-solving.
I embarked on a quest to uncover practical strategies tailored to the realities of being a modern, ambitious woman in the corporate world with a desire to start a business and become an entrepreneur.
The 4-Hour Workweek: Inspiring Transformation through My Signature Method
Inspired by the transformative concepts of the 4-Hour Workweek, I embarked on a journey to apply its principles to my own life and help my clients do the same.
While I realised that fully implementing the 4-Hour Workweek method in its entirety might not be feasible for everyone, I discovered the immense value it held.
Drawing from my experiences and challenges faced as a working woman, I decided to create a unique methodology and system tailored specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs who desire to launch a side business without sacrificing their lifestyle.
This personalised approach takes into account the realities and constraints of a full-time job, offering practical strategies, customised solutions, and a step-by-step process to help individuals achieve their entrepreneurial dreams while maintaining balance and fulfilment.
Through this journey of adaptation and innovation, I’ve learned invaluable lessons and witnessed the transformative power of embracing a methodology designed to fit the unique needs of corporate women seeking entrepreneurial success on their terms.
If you want to learn more about this method watch my masterclass where I teach you exactly how to launch a profitable passion business on the side working only a few hours a week.
About the writer:
Sara Mobarhanfard, an experienced operations and supply management professional, spent 15 years working for large organisations. However, she felt limited and unfulfilled, leading her to start her own successful sustainable fashion luxury brand, NAROSIB. Through her journey, she discovered a passion for helping others, particularly women, pursue their interests and achieve success.
As an ICF certified coach, she has supported over 100 startup businesses and developed “The Thriving Entrepreneur Framework™,” a proven method to create a profitable passion business in just 4 hours a week, alongside a full-time job, without sacrificing family life, lifestyle, or other goals.
