“By using money as the scapegoat and work as our all-consuming routine, we are able to conveniently disallow ourselves the time to do otherwise.”  - Tim Ferris

In this episode we continue to deep dive Step 1 of The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris and discuss what the New Rich already know - that everything popular is wrong. The truth is….

• Interest and Energy are cyclical. By working only when you are most effective, life is both more productive and more enjoyable.
• Less Is Not Laziness. Do less meaningless work, so that you can focus on things of greater personal importance.
• The Timing Is Never Right. If it is important to you, do it now and course correct along the way.
• Things in Excess Become Their Opposite. Too much, too many, and too often of what you want becomes what you don’t want. 
• Money alone is not the solution. Busy yourself with the routine of the money wheel, pretend it’s the fix-all, and you will create a constant distraction that prevents you from seeing just how pointless it is.
• Emphasize Strengths, Don’t Fix Weaknesses. It is far more lucrative and fun to leverage your strengths instead of attempting to fix all the chinks in your armor.

The 4 Hour Workweek

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“‘Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.”  - Tim Ferris

In this episode we begin exploring The 4-Hour Workweek by Time Ferris.

New Rich Lifestyle Philosophy:

• The New Rich are individuals prioritizing time and mobility over traditional wealth; they seek a lifestyle by design.
• To have a lifestyle by design, we must define the life we want, eliminate tasks that do not contribute to core goals, automate as much as possible, and liberate ourselves from the 9-5 work routine.

Key Principles of the New Rich:

• Distinguishing principles: Work for yourself, work when you want to, retire early.
• Ownership over employment: Be the owner, not the boss or the employee.
• Quality over quantity: Have more quality and less clutter.
• Use the Freedom Multiplier: Money's practical value is multiplied based on control over what, when, where, and with whom you work and live.

The 4 Hour Workweek

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“We must never become too busy sawing to take time to sharpen the saw.” - Stephen Covey

In this episode we finish The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

• Harness the power of collaboration to achieve results that are greater than what individuals can accomplish alone.
• Value and leverage differences to generate innovative solutions.
• Be open-minded, an active listener & willing to explore various ideas and perspectives.

HABIT 7: Sharpen the Saw

• We must take time to recharge in order to gain perspective and maintain balance in our lives.
• By attending to our own well-being, we are better equipped to serve and contribute to others.
• Focus on personal development by setting goals, seeking feedback, learning from experiences, and actively engaging in activities that promote growth and improvement. 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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