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There are parts of it that are just dog shit, complete drivel. I read the book when it first came out and can't understand why it's so popular after all of thes
by syedkarim 6y ago
There are parts of it that are just dog shit, complete drivel. I read the book when it first came out and can't understand why it's so popular after all of these years. Came off as bits of pop psychology with a large helping of self-promotion, and sprinkles of bullshit. I do recall coming across some interesting tidbits, though.
For some reason it reminded me of Trump's first book, The Art of the Deal.
- adventured 6y ago> For some reason it reminded me of Trump's first book, The Art of the Deal. They're both primarily selling the same thing, the glorification of the author's image.
- EForEndeavour 6y agoI wonder if, consistent with what the "Four-hour work week" title implies, only about 10% of the content is actually of value.
- ryanwaggoner 6y agoThat's probably the high water mark for 99% of books.
- exolymph 6y ago> Came off as bits of pop psychology with a large helping of self-promotion, and sprinkles of bullshit. This is exactly why it's so popular.
- hckr_news 6y agoYou guys are really doing Tim Ferriss a disservice here. Don’t want to shill for him but I follow his podcast and read a few of his books. There’s definitely good advice in there in managing time/energy, business engagements, career planning not to mention all the guests he’s interviewed who give lots of solid, unique advice.
- CyberDildonics 6y agoDid Tim Ferris actually write his book or did he also have someone ghost write it?
- cloudier 6y agoIn one section of the book he implies that parts of it are written by his virtual assistants (although he provides the outline).