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I don't think shaming people for doing what's in their best interest is ultimately progress. I smell a lot of vitriol in the article. I would never read Mr Feri

I don't think shaming people for doing what's in their best interest is ultimately progress. I smell a lot of vitriol in the article. I would never read Mr Feriss, because I think it's just a fad. Realistically if you work 4 hours to live a normal lifestyle, why not work 40 and get on top of the pyramid? But after reading this I'm definitely more interested in reading his work, not less. Maybe there's actually some useful info in there.

k-mcgrady 5y ago
>> if you work 4 hours to live a normal lifestyle, why not work 40 and get on top of the pyramid The point is that you don't need to get to the top of the pyramid to get what you want. If you list all the things you want (including things like sports cards, travel etc.) the monthly income you need to do this things (e.g. lease the sports car) is less than you think. That monthly income target (+maximising free time to do what you like) should be your goal, not "being a millionaire/being a CEO etc.".
jimbokun 5y ago
Because working more hours will never get you to the top of the pyramid. It doesn't scale. Ferriss got to the point of working 4 hours a week by agressively delegating almost everything about his business. He never would have been able to achieve financial independence just by cranking out more hours.