Timothy Ferris and his secrets to be successful. Review of Timothy Ferris' books "How to Work" and "How to Lose Weight"

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

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, advice from people who have taken place in business. One such writer, speaker, and successful investor is Timothy Ferris, discussed below.

Work to live. 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 was nothing better than owning a business. But to open it is a small matter, it is much more important to stay afloat, especially in the face of strong competition. And what could be done like that, because it seems to be almost impossible today to come up with something really new and worthwhile?

In his 2007 book How to Work, Timothy Ferris presents what he believes to be effective advice. The main problem that people face is the irrational use of the workforce.and personal time. How to effectively and most competently manage your own time?

Build your own team

Ferris claims that it is enough to work four hours a week for the result to be noticeable. At the same time, it is not necessary to sit in the office “from call to call”. 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 avoiding information overload by developing a personal “lifestyle.” A person who wants to achieve a high bar should not neglect the work of hired workers. For what? Ferris says they can not only save you time, but also reduce the amount of work you do. As an example, he suggests working with developing countries such as India, hiring their residents as virtual assistants.

Trust but verify

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 advice. Nevertheless, the leaders of many branded companies appreciated the technique of work described in the book. In a short time, the publication sold 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 should be noted that in RussiaThe work was published in 2010 by the Good Book publishing house. Those who read it noted a strong impact on the mind, during which they had to rethink many things in life. Written in simple and accessible language, the book talks about the need (namely, the need!) to throw away the baggage of unnecessary problems that we often drag along with us. Despite the large volume, the work includes a lot of important information. It is not a pity to give money for such a book! It really helps, and therefore should be in every home library.

Talent, personality and more

Many readers who left reviews of the book said that Timothy Ferris is trying to convey a simple thing that seems impossible at first glance: work can be devoted to much less time, while it will not be considered unfinished. All that is required is to properly distribute the load. After all, in addition to the main occupations, the things that a person seeks to master in the first place (work duties, housework), I also want to travel, take evening walks around the city, read and watch films. How to combine the incompatible?

The book “How to work…” surprisingly helps to create such rules for everyone, according to which the result will be visible much faster, while the work processes themselves will not fall a heavy burden on their shoulders. Those who got acquainted with the work and followed the advice given by Timothy Ferris admit that now they organize their personal lives, actively combining work, study, hobbies and leisure.

Principles thatFerris was guided, and his personal experience may not be suitable for everyone. Here it is worth drawing a line between mentality and continents. Definitely, some tips will come in handy, they can be safely adopted. Live life to the fullest without obsessing over the need for work. Saturate everyday life with pleasant moments, devote more time to hobbies, develop talents and do not be afraid to take on something new.

A he althy mind in a he althy body

In 2013, the Good Book publishing house publishes another work that Timothy Ferris is proud of - “How to lose weight …”. The diet and exercise regimen that he explores in his new hit, which replicated the success of the previous bestseller, is designed not only for women, but for all those who want to maintain a he althy body. The system by which he himself lost 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 give up these products.
• Single food is he althier. If you want something “new”, remember that it takes time for the body to accept it. Much faster, he will process what is used most often. This rule applies whether a person is losing weight or gaining muscle mass.
• Try to include in your daily diet foods from one of the groups: legumes, vegetables, proteins.
• Replace calories with low-calorie drinks, give awaypreference for water.
• Once a week, take a day off, which is traditionally called a “unloading” day. This will allow the body to take a break, as well as process the “leftovers” of yesterday.