Comments on: My Four Hour Work Week Story Part 3 – Not Working is Really Not Working

By: Jason Clegg

Jason Clegg — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:57:59 +0000

Thanks, Derek. I definitely applied the teachings in 4HWW, almost to a fault. I learned a lot but, as installments #4 and #5 of this series show, the most important part was adapting what worked well for me.

Let me know how your re-read goes.

By: Derek O'Dwyer

Derek O'Dwyer — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:41:30 +0000

Great set of posts Jason – you are the first person I have experienced who has actually applied the teachings – I am just starting to re-read the book – first time I was in denial!!

Keep up the good work and good luck

By: Jason Clegg

Jason Clegg — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:51:02 +0000

Glad you can relate, Spencer. Mini-retirement life can get very boring without some periods of work here-and-there. Achieving the proper balance is key. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Spencer Shaw

Spencer Shaw — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:22:14 +0000

Jason, great post and I can totally relate to you. I’ve done the 4HWW thing and it get’s boring. Back in 2002 I sold my ownership in a company I created and moved to Hawaii to surf, and aspire to learn how to make awesome sushi. After a short period it was just boring, so I hear you about the need to find balance.

You’ve got some solid posts, I’ll be around more often.

By: Jason Clegg

Jason Clegg — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:11:48 +0000

Hey John! Although I have definitely had “four hour work weeks” in the past, my current workflow is pretty focused. These days, I’m working about 4-8 hours per DAY! This is quite a change from my “mini-retirement” period while living in Europe for 7 months.

Then again, this is exactly how I think it should be done and exactly what Tim suggests in his book: alternating work periods with relaxation periods.

Thanks for commenting!

By: John

John — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:40:14 +0000

Love the series, Jason! I have always been a bit skeptical of the idea of a four hour work week, but I like how you show that the book is about much more than that. I haven’t read it personally but I just ordered my copy of the new revision.

So are you still working four hours per week?