Along with fiction and journalism, books are published that are designed to help. This includes various methods of losing weight, psychological techniques for restoring mental strength, the advice of people held in business. One such writer, speaker, and successful investor is Timothy Ferris, who will be discussed later.
Work to live. And not vice versa
Timothy was born in 1977. Before his 30th birthday, he managed to work for several large American companies, during which he decided that there is nothing better than his own business. But to open it is a small matter, it is much more important to stay afloat, especially in conditions of strong competition. Yes, and what could be done, because, it seems, it’s almost impossible to come up with something really new and worthwhile?
In a 2007 book, “How to Work ...” Timothy Ferris presents effective, in his opinion, advice. The main problem that people face is the irrational use of working and personal time. How to effectively and most competently manage your own time?
Make a team for yourself
Ferris claims that it’s enough to work four hours a week for the result to be noticeable. It’s not necessary to sit in the office “from call to call”. The delegation of everyday tasks remains a key point for a person, which not everyone can achieve. In his best-selling book, “How to Work ...” Timothy Ferris advises moving away from information overload by developing a personal “lifestyle”. A person who wants to achieve a high standard should not neglect the work of hired workers. For what? Ferris says that they can not only save you time, but also reduce the amount of work done. As an example, he suggests collaborating with developing countries such as India, hiring their residents as virtual assistants.
Trust but check
The success of the book “How to work ...” was so huge that many simply did not believe it. Unfortunately, in our time there is enough deception associated with network marketing and financial pyramids that people have ceased to trust such simple and effective tips. Nevertheless, the leaders of many branded companies appreciated the technique described in the book. In a short time, the publication was sold in millions of copies, and Timothy Ferris himself was unanimously recognized as the new “productivity guru”.
Reviews about the book were not long in coming. It is worth saying that in Russia the work was published in 2010 by the publishing house “Good Book”. Those who read it noted a strong impact on consciousness, during which it was necessary to rethink many things in life. Written in a simple and accessible language, the book talks about the need (just the need!) To throw away the baggage of unnecessary problems, which we often carry with us. Despite the large volume, the work includes a lot of important information. For such a book is not a pity to give money! It really helps, and therefore should be in every home library.
Talent, personality and a bit more
Many readers who commented on the book said that Timothy Ferris is trying to convey a simple thing that seems, at first glance, impossible: work can be spent much less time, while it will not be considered unfulfilled. All that is required is to distribute the load correctly. Indeed, in addition to the main occupations, affairs that a person seeks to master in the first place (labor duties, housework), I also want to travel, take evening walks in the city, read and watch movies. How to combine incompatible?
The book “How to work ...” surprisingly helps to create rules for everyone according to which the result will be visible much faster, despite the fact that the work processes themselves will not put a heavy burden on their shoulders. Those who became acquainted with the work and followed the advice set forth by Timothy Ferris admit: now they organize their personal lives, actively combining work, study, hobbies and leisure.
The principles that guided Ferris, and his personal experience, may not be suitable for everyone. It is worth drawing a line between the mentality and the continents. Certainly, individual tips will come in handy, you can safely take them into service. Live life to the fullest without focusing on the need for work. Saturate everyday life with pleasant moments, spend more time on hobbies, develop talents and don't be afraid to take on something new.
In a healthy body healthy mind
In 2013, the publishing house “Good Book” released another work that Timothy Ferris is proud of - “How to Lose Weight ...”. The diet and the set of exercises that he considers in his new hit, which repeated the success of the previous bestseller, are designed not only for women, but also for all those who want to maintain a healthy body. The system by which he himself dropped ten extra pounds includes several basic rules:
- Do not abuse refined carbohydrates. They are found in bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, cereals. If you are engaged in physical activity, completely abandon these products.
- Monotonous food is healthier. If you want something “new”, remember that the body needs time to accept it. Much faster, it processes what is used most often. This rule applies regardless of whether a person is losing weight or gaining muscle mass.
- Try to include products of one of the groups in your daily diet: legumes, vegetables, proteins.
- Replace calories with low-calorie drinks, give preference to water.
- Once a week, have a day off, which is traditionally called an “unloading” day. This will allow the body to take a break, as well as process the “remnants” of yesterday.