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Will you be making your way across the water to Ireland?
Have fun with the book tour and I look forward to catching up with you!
Sarah
How long are you staying? Want to have a bloggers breakfast the next day?
Rebecca Caroe
- Dan
The store doesn't deliver to Europe (I'm from NL), however go to Amazon.DE ! they deliver books throughout Europe at incredibly cheap rates. I got the 4HWW book foor 11 Euros incl. shipping thanks to the low dollar.
Lonely planet guidebooks can be had for 14-16 Euros incl. shipping while they are sold at stores in Europe at around 28 Euros!!
Tim, have fun in London and let me know when you're coming to Amsterdam, I won't be able to get to London next week but hey, I'm going to Latin America for 4 months in May......
Cheers,
Kees
Is the UK edition any different to the US one? I've been buying the US version for friends so wondering if there are any UK-specific resources in the new one?
The Chandos is part Sam Smiths and has the cheapest drinks in London which were until the latest 20p tax rise only £1.99 for a beer (in dollars $4 isn't that cheap but no tipping the bar staff of course!)
Glad you didn't release the book on April Fools Day ;-)
best of luck
I've asked some people from the London social media cafe if they have any suggestions on alternate venues to The Chandos and have pointed them here. Hopefully they'll come back to you with a few options.
I bought your book 3 weeks ago, it's become my new bible haha. I'm french and can't come to meet you in London (Argh!) but it would have been a pleasure, sincerly.
Just to thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience in this book. What's more, your links in the end are very helpful.
I wish you the best
Ludovic :)
Cheers, John
I teach in the evenings but I hope to escape after my Pilates class and join you at the Chandos.
At the moment, it's pretty chilly here in London but a warm welcome, nonetheless.
Have a great book tour!
I'm so glad I got the version in your blog header because it really does make a big difference to the reading experience - why does the cover change in each country?
Thanks for the promo code!
Any chance of you coming up North to Manchester and meet the friendly Northeners? ;-)
Cheers,
Greg
Hope all goes well, congrats on the launch Tim!
-Erik
I wonder how many people are actually acting on your advice. Do you find that people live vicariously through you without actually taking action? As an author and all-around nice guy, do you find it frustrating that the people you're trying to help don't actually take control of their own destiny, even after you've clearly laid out the steps for them?
I think I sent you a link in InformationWeek that your readers would find beneficial about the rise (and success) of solo entrepreneurs, but I don't remember.
Either way, I'm sure I'm not the first to tell you this, but I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us (and it's free to boot!)
Best,
Raza Imam
Matt Hixson just reviewed Carl Honore's In Praise of Slowness today. Separately, I just finished reading Vince Poscente's "The Age of Speed".
Even though these sound like opposites, these books have much in common. Picking up on the dreamlining concept, wouldn't it be good to have a joint conversation with Honore, and Poscente!
Would you be interested?
@David Thomas: that would be a good idea. Moleskin for blisters is excellent, but they'd told me it was for notetaking, hence the correction.
@All:
For you folks in London, would Pitcher and Piano be a cooler venue? http://www.pitcherandpiano.com/locations/bar.cf...
Why every country changes the cover is beyond me. A need to leave their finger prints on it? In some cases it can work (I think the UK and upcoming German are great), but in some it backfires big-time (Australia).
Please let me know if you have any solid recommendations on venues besides this one, and hope to see you soon!
Just remember that it's the company and not the locale that makes the party :) Bring your fun hats.
Pura vida,
Tim
What time will the party be next week ?
See you soon !
Tim, how many people are you expecting there to be at the event? Any details on what to wear, etc. Keep us posted!
Cheers
Jose Castro-Frenzel
will you be doing any talks whilst in London?
See you enxt week.
Daniele
Chandos is good as it is a) easy to find b)good capacity c) cheap (by central london prices) and d) a proper English boozer.
That said P & P is only a few doors away and pretty big too. Bar crawl? ;)
Am I being dumb or has a time not been set for this?
Darren
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6pm. Should be in the post :)
Tim
Good luck in Great Britain. I hope many Brits get to read your book and message and take away the benefits that I have enjoyed since first reading 4HWW last May.
It really helped change my perception of things. Since then I have had mini-retirements in Thailand, Colorado skiing, Santa Cruz surfing and recently in Sabah Malaysia diving, white water rafting, and relaxing. Not bad for an Aussie business-owner who thought he was supposed to be strapped to the desk.
All the best.
St Martin's Lane Hotel is a really nice venue, but the bar's also booked up on that date for another event, and the guys at the door can be real clipboard Nazis - not good for an 'open door' event.
If you want to stick to the Trafalgar Square area, the bar at 'The Trafalgar' hotel is nice, spacious; mingle-in-able and tends not to be too full - I'm not sure the website pics really do it justice. It'll be slightly on the pricier end though.
Alternatively, I'd not mind popping into the Thistle at Charing Cross (and maybe some of the surrounding hotels) and asking us if they'd have a bar spare for the evening on account of their getting a good bar take on an otherwise dead night. Just drop me a message/note if you'd like me to do so.
Generally speaking, the problem with this area of London is that there are few venues that can really adequately cater to larger crowds, at least unless privately booked.
If you're in the area before 4.30pm or so, make sure you grab a drink in Gordon's in Villiers Street just around the corner - possibly the cosiest drinking spot in London. Get there before the work crowd leaves though, as otherwise there's barely a spare inch to stand, let alone sit... It's not ideal for a gathering though, just a quiet drink with a friend.
Hope to see you next week,
Don
(I live just round the corner from all these places; don't mean to seem like a know it all!)
Funny how? Don't make me get all Joe Pesci on you.
John (Manchester)
The Coal Hole on the Strand is quite good – sometimes the theatre luvvies hang out there from when they get bored of room service at the Savoy darling. Had a super little chat with Ian McKellen in there. Camp as a row of tents and slightly potty. Dark, slightly oppressive, cheap (the pub, not Ian). Bit like Chandos but without the booths, I think slightly bigger?
Porterhouse – off Covent Garden, multi-levelled fun ‘Irish’ pub with craicing live music, good selection of ales, marvellous chunky chips.
Pitcha and Piana all well and good tho, for a chain. The McD’s of pubs. Same with All Bar One – do they not allow U21s tho?
My favourite pub of all time, for what it’s worth! is the upstairs at the Porcupine, just next to Leicester Sq tube. Get them to open the windows and just people watch all the way up Charing Cross road. v.small tho. Top secret best place for hainan chicken rice, mee goreng and beef kway teow? C&R Café, 4 Rupert Court. Can’t believe I’ve just let that one out of the bag, it’s hard enough to get a table as it is. That’s your under 20 bucks for lunch place btw, incase no one had said :) go early.
2 quid a pint place - the student bar at Kings College, Macadam Building, Surrey St, London WC2R 2NS (just up from The Cole Hole, off The Strand) – they never ask for ID and the club has stunning views across the Thames – massive floor to ceiling windows. I think they charge 15 to get in. As long as you don’t mind dancing along with the babies……(or feckless stewdunts, as we call them) Have fun my lovelies from beautiful Melbourne…..sniff x
play.com offer "The 4-Hour Work Week" the UK version for only £ 7.50 or € 12
including free shipping to the UK AND most of Europe
it's cheaper than the 30 % promo
So I flew to Australia and hey presto!
The best London pubs are small, characterful and tucked away. But for a gathering like this you need size over style.
Your choice of The Chandos is an OK one - it's very cheap (Sam Smith's pub), centrally located and has a decent-sized upstairs area. But it's busy most nights of the week and all the seating will be taken. I'd never arrange to meet a big group of people there, only small gatherings. I don't like the Pitcher & Piano nearby - the clientele are pretty awful.
The Corner Store is a convenient meeting place as is the >a href="http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/bat-and-ball-userreview-11437.html">Bat & Ball - both are good sized, if lacking in atmosphere slightly.
The Coal Hole (recommended earlier) is a good choice - there's an upstairs area overlooking the main bar which you may be able to reserve.
See you there!
PS Would be good to have a "Preview comment" function...
Is the UK version of the book any different? I already have the US version and I was thinking of buying it for friends.
Since I live in Europe any UK or European-specific links would of course be better for us.
Thanks!
James
I've actually ran a seminar at Pitcher and Piano before with a group of around 50 guys, I'd say it could hold a couple hundred. It's pretty nice and quiet for conversation too, so I actually would say it's not a bad choice.
I have a few friends that have done booksignings and launches in London (Neil Strauss and Dan Brown) so I'll see if I can find out good spots they did
Was very excited to read this post because as luck would have it just 3 weeks ago I quit my job working in a bank and decided to travel with your book playing a large inspiration. Originally from Australia and just so happen to be in London for a few more days I am really excited to catch up with you. Had the book shipped all the way to Oz when it was first released after a recommendation from Tucker Max. It was everything he said it would be. I have recommended the book to quite a few people I know so far and they too have all loved it.
Looking forward to putting names with faces next week. I'm just wondering how late the festivities will last - I'm flying in during the evening and may have to play a bit of catch-up :) Can't wait!
-Peter
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I'll plan on hanging out until at least 8:30 or 9pm, possibly later. See you then!
Tim
I'd love to pop down but there's no way I could get the time off work (I'm Glasgow based). If there's a Scottish launch I'd be there, and I also have a fairly encyclopaedic knowledge of the venues around here. Edinburgh too.
Have a good one!
-Sam
So that you can keep track of the rough numbers and therefore space requirement how about getting people to sign up on a wiki page or on eventbrite as a free event then no charge but you can let everyone know the venue details at the last minute based on numbers.
There are a few possibilities, pitcher & piano will work for up to 20 beyond that you are looking for a small room and for that you could look at Knights Templar (between temple and chancery lane tube) for up to 50. And for 100 - 150+ you could look at The Texas Embassy (Trafalgar Square) they have a private area upstairs, it may not be available but worth a try if you get to that no. They usually require people pay for food as a set menu to cover the venue hire and that's usually #15 per person for a large buffet style meal. exc drinks.
So you have lots of options. Shout if you want to use eventbrite (http://eventbrite.com) as I've used it before. I can give you access to my acc and just clone one of our previous events to cut down on time to create the page. (direct e-mail me if up for it.)
Wherever you decide is fine by me. :) And as Rebecca said if you fancy doing breakfast with a few Girl Geeks then she's up for arranging that with the girls and you. Your choice no pressure.
:)
Sarah
We need to celebrate in STYLE!
Ettore
I am in London that day attending an evening finance seminar, so I may well tootle along,it would be lovely to meet you and the fellow bloggers.
Any idea what time it might be there until approx?
I am sure you will go down a storm in the UK, and will be welcomed and embraced by us all when we meet you:)
If I somehow get a little lost crossing the big smoke, I wish you a wonderful
evening, and lots of fun!!
Carrie
Will people that aren't 18 be allowed in? :) As i loved your book and i would love to come but i'm not 18 yet...
- Saulius
I just wanted to order your book on the publisher's website and very unfortunately got the following :
" We are unable to ship items to the address you provided.
Please select different delivery address. "
Do you see any chance to get it shipped to France by any other means ?
Cheers
To be honest, I'm not sure if you'd be able to get in. It'd be fun to meet you, though. I suggest you call the venue and check with them...
All the best :)
Tim
Please see some of the other comments on this post. I'm quite sure someone else suggested a site that ships to all of Europe. You might also try www.amazon.co.uk
Good luck!
Tim
Amazon.co.uk are shipping mine to Switzerland so they should do France.
I need to keep this secret from my wife though. She went nuts when she saw me reading a book about "getting away with only working four hours a week". She brought it up with friends and family for months and is writing a response called "How to get a proper job". I'm not sure it'll be a bestseller though.
See you Thursday.
Hey - the venue debate is getting complex; but do avoid anywhere near Trafalgar Square and head for Soho or east to somewhere cooler, and free of tourists (no offence).
St.Martin's Lane is a Schrager Hotel, ubercool =uber expensive.
Pitcher = a chain; practical for 100 people but no vibe.
I suggest All Bar One, Dean St, Soho. Yeah it's a chain, but it's a big space and can accomodate all without being expensive for the beers.
See you there
Ian
I bought your book from US and am wondering, as I think others are, if there's anything more UK specific in the UK edition. Perhaps you could add some UK specifics to the resources? Or blog a few questions to get us UK folk talking about how your book can apply to the UK and our work ethic...
Aside from that, just like to say that I've put some of your advice in to practice and am living a more interesting, enjoyable and varied life because of it. In the end, much of it boils down to making that shift in your own mindset - then taking action of course!
Thanks, Anthony.
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Thanks for the kind words, Carrie! Don't worry about the drinks, I'll be having plenty of parties in SF once I get there :)
Tim
We regret to inform you that one or more titles you have ordered from us has been withdrawn from general release. Your order has been cancelled and you may rest assured that you will not be charged.
Huh?!
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Wow, very weird. I'll forward this to my publisher in the UK. Thanks!
Tim
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Hi Tracy,
To be honest, I'm not familiar with these two companies. If it's multi-level or MLM or network marketing, I'm not a big proponent. Sorry I'm not more familiar!
Tim
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Dear Samm,
Thank you so much for the comment and kind words. I truly hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it! Please give my best to your dad as well :)
Pura vida,
Tim
Since aparently you'r next door to Amsterdam as we speak, how about those tango lessons? You turning me into a pro in return for 17th century tulip painting and learning the Dutch language (including those ggg's). Sunny weather coming up.
Sabine
Looks like there'll be a good crowd tomorrow - seems half will want to take you home and the other half will be trying to console them if they can't!
Will be very interested to see what its all about and find out how you did it as i haven't had the chance to read the book yet.
Has anyone else's pre-order book arrived yet? I used the discount link from here.
See you all soon
Jamie
The new venue for tomorrow will be a reserved room at:
The Pitcher and Piano at Trafalgar Square
Please find details here:
http://4hwwlondon.eventbrite.com/
See you tomorrow!
Tim
P&P is a better choice over Chandos IMO, we've done seminars there if it's the same one I'm thinking about.
Look forward to meeting you tomorrow, have heard lots about you through Marci Alboner and Chrstine Whelan - I read the book a year ago, a gift from my sister. Quit my full time job as a hospital doc shortly after and loving every minute of it!!
My good friend and world renowned hypnotist Igor Ledochowski who also derived inspiration from your book and is now immersed in the 4HWW is coming along with me after being out in Argentina himself for a couple of years. I'm sure it'll be a blast!!
cheers
Vince
As luck would have it I'm in Copenhagen this week, otherwise would've thoroughly enjoyed meeting you, discussing your ideas, and most importantly having a few beers with you :)
I may try to get a standby flight & do an overnight trip back in the middle of my visit to Cph so I've signed up as a 'maybe' over on eventbrite.
Clearly you've been inundated with suggestions for venues, so I won't add any more...though of course, like everyone else, I feel I know the coolest places :)
If the evening runs on beyond 9pm and the Pitchers last orders I can we can always consider a few fun venues I know then.....
If I can't get the flight; I hope everyone has fun, and hopefully I'll catch you next time you're in London or Copenhagen, or wherever our paths happen to coincide...
However, if having a private venue in Traflagar Square for any 1-on-1
meetings you want to do would be helpful during your stay, please just
drop me an email and I can sort that out for you.
(or give me a bell - to get my number run a search in your inbox for "Private venue for meetings when in London" as the subject)
cheers, Andrew
ps. If you're hotel-ing near Trafalgar Square, I recomend "Canteen" for breakfast - part of the Festival Hall just over the river.
It is sooo difficult to get the essence of something so different over in such a short period of time, and with interviewers being naturally skeptical, but you did well mate!
Shame I couldn't get to London to meet you, but it was fun for my team, and some clients, to hear you at work today after my constant rantings for a year since I heard you at SXSW and read 4HWW.
Olly
I am overjoyed, overwhelmed and confused!
I want to write an inspirational book, but I don't know if I write the book first or micro test it first? Do I start up a website now to advertise it when it isn't even written?
How do I get a book printed/published?
I am excited, but so confused.
Please help!!
Amy
Fue un placer conocerte la otra noche.
Conversation was most interesting and it was cool to see you live up to the freshness and realness of your writings. I´m enjoying Ryan Holiday so thanks for the recommendation.
Forgot to mention: check out Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged" if you haven't. Her work philosophy is 180º away from yours... so you may find a lot of value in it.
Cuidate,
Miguel
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Hola, Che :)
Igualmente, Miguel! Fue un gran placer. Thanks for the recommendation -- some of Rand's philosophies are quite interesting, indeed.
Hasta la proxima!
Tim
One question though - how much of the book was out sourced?
Dr. Bob
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Hi Dr. Bob,
LOL... great story, and I hope you're recovering well. None of the book writing was outsourced with the exception of the explicitly outsourced parts in Chapter 9, "Outsourcing Life."
To your health and all good things,
Tim
Enjoyed your article in The Suday Times Magazine and could sympathise with your situation....very similar and newly single as a result!. Your book?....ground breaking...your gorgeous too!
I'm writing from Venezuela. No, I haven't followed your advise just yet, I was born and raised here (W? shì W?inèiruìl? rén). Finished your book yesterday. I must say it's inspiring and scary at the same time. I'm almost 30 and can't say I have traveled the wolrd the way you have nor made the kind of money to sustain that life.
I wanted to suggest that when the paperback version is due you should add a small footnote explaining that the current prices to travel to Europe are ridiculously high. I really don't know how you pulled it off my friend, I just got married and went to Paris (yes, I know it's a cliché) and Spain, and spent an average of €120 on meals in France (two people, 1 appetizer to share, 1 bottle of wine averaging €35, 2 main courses and dessert), Spain was cheaper (average of €60-€80). On Budddha Bar was about €140 and it's not the trendiest of places in Paris. I don't believe you could do what you say you did on the book today on less than €4.000 a month. Because I've checked and the rentals aren't that low either, unless you want to live with immigrants (meaning people from Ecuador and Morroco) in a not so safe place, and still would be at least €700-€1000 rental (and that's in Spain). Also, the Euro/Dollar ratio isn't in your favor, so your new challenge would be to accomplish a mini-retirement in Europe (and not Eastern Europe) and add it as an Appendix for the paperback version. You pull that off, and make it believeable and you're my new hero/rollmodel.
Don't want to take any more of your time. You'll probably won't even read this e-mail. So, I wish you the best wherever you are.
Cheers!
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Hey Angelo,
Not sure where you are staying and eating, exactly, but I still think it's possible. If I could do it in Copenhagen a few weeks ago, Western Europe still isn't totally off-limits. Takes some prep and adventure, but even NYC and SF can be quite cheap while delivering quality. Just my 2 cents.
Later gator,
Tim
read it from cover to cover in the first day,
Absolute Masterpiece
Love the fact that you actually do things instead of just try to increase your fortune, really inspiring
Thanks
Frank C