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My goal is to attend in a year or 2.
There needs to be an event like this on the East Coast. Does anyone know of such a thing?
-Andrew
That would be a great opportunity for those of us not fortunate to attend to soak up some additional information.
Tim, make sure we can get your 'performance' on tape!
cheers
Btw Tim, I tagged you for the 7 random/weird things blog meme currently making the rounds: http://tr.im/1g7s
I have no doubt it will be as equally exciting and quite a bit cheaper.
Your copious notes will no doubt be enough to suffice (for this year anyway). :)
Tim certainly fits in and damn wish I could go.
Dana: If I ran a facility, I think it would be great place to find some new clients! Who wouldn't want "the brightest creative forces in our society" (EG website) in inventory?
I'd love to go, and can get out there for free, but just can't manage to find $4,000 EVEN after reading your book :) Haha.
Maybe next year,
Trent
To often, people limit themselves to a small social circle. There's a big world out there with a lot of interesting people. Even if it's on a small scale, try to meet a few of them.
Don't you think that following all these incredible people too often can be like "people worshipping" ? Just curious...
Best
Jose
This is a great event. We have had clients go in past years and although it is an investment, the contacts they made and the inspiration they received gave them a massive ROI. When will you know what topic you are covering? Do you know if any of the other speakers will be discussing any topics of particular interest to female entrepreneurs?
All the best,
Chris.
I hadn't heard of EG until now so I may have to make it a goal to attend one. -Flying in from New Zealand adds to the cost though ;oP
Are you kidding?!!
If there was a contest or something to win tickets maybe.....
I realize that everyone is trying to better their lives, but give me a break. Tim has some great ideas and cool crowds he hangs with. But that does not mean you NEED to do the same things he does. Get your own life people. Stop being such followers!
At $4000, definitely not accessible to most. We'll have to live through you, Tim. I assume some interesting blog posts will be made after you attend.
There's no way to use 4HWW principles to get in for free or to get a discount, and dropping $4,000 at what is essentially a frivolous weekend getaway wouldn't help us, your readers, become better investors. That was the story you were trying to cover over the past few entries, right? Being a better, more intelligent, less compulsive investor? :-/
Don't take this the wrong way - I love both your book and your blog, it's just that you're sending some really mixed signals to your followers...
Does anyone know if there are opportunities still available to volunteer?
Again you provide your readers with a truly great information find. Especially when you can get in easier than TED. Definitely one for consideration in my 2009 dreamline.
Just a few things:
1) Fixed the link to Jonathan Harris' storytelling:
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jonathan_har...
2) If this event is out of reach, as it was for me for many years, don't worry. I suspect the presentations will be on the TED website. The reason to attend, if you are able, is to meet the people there and get to know them.
3) This isn't about idol worship for me, it's about meeting people with big ideas who are changing the world... all in one place. If Jeff Bezos offered to meet with you, but you had to fly to Seattle, would you do it? Take that cost and multiply it by the number of Bezos-like people at the EG. It ends up being much more than $4,000.
4) That said, if you've never taken a mini-retirement, yes, I would absolutely apply that $4,000 to living like a rockstar in Argentina or the location of your choosing.
Hope that helps!
Tim
I made my comment based on the comments I have read over several months. Definitely not a personal lash at anyone as I do admire the many great accomplishments you have made. I simply would like to state that EACH & EVERY situation entails its own tale. With this said, many may great frustrated and try living right through you. From Richard Branson to Anthony Robbins success has its patterns but all in all its different for everyone. I love the posts and just hope people can realize that there is a difference between learning and being obsessed.
Have a Great Thanksgiving,
Jose : )
Would any of you know if the 4HHW is available in Portuguese?
I would like to buy a copy for my father who unfortunately will only appreciate the content in his language given his strong command of the Portuguese language.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jeronimo
Peace,
Mike
Not taking advantage of watching TED vids for free, going to these types of events if you're at all able to afford it (or hack it by volunteering or even speaking!), and taking what you can from amazing individuals in diverse fields is akin to intellectual treason. If you care about expanding your mental and physical horizons. If you care about making some contribution to the world you inhabit. If you care about taking the road less travelled...include this in your lifestyle plan. It may cause you pain at some point, but you'll never regret it.
I'll see you down that rabbit hole...
PPC4
I made a call, got The EG 08 program coordinator’s direct number, left her phone messages earlier this week. Told her I was a college student, want to be of assistance and help volunteer. As of now- no response but will follow up. All efforts count :-)
Cooked some yams this morning, mixed with a hit of rice milk AND some stevia, so Yummy! Everyone, enjoy the leftovers. Am glad I have my digestive enzymes and live tablets to help recover.
Life is so good! Wishing everyone the best…
-Dinastia
The 4HWW is indeed available in Portuguese. The title is literally "The 4-Hour Workweek" in Portuguese. "A semana de trabalho de quatro horas" or something like that. My apologies that I don't recall the name of the publisher, but you should be able to find it through any Portuguese bookseller.
All the best,
Tim
Here are two publishers. I know the second has published:
Brazil- Editora Planeta Do Brasil
Portugal- Casa das Letras / Noticias
The partial list of all foreign language publishers of 4HWW can be found here:
http://tr.im/1ltx
Tim
Mark Bittman corresponds with “Diet for a New America” by John Robbins. I agree, eating with integrity is advantageous. Jonathon Harris- dynamic, very touching and fell head over heels with Natasha’s story…extraordinary.
Thank you.
Speaking of your books in different languages, is it available in Japanese?
Tim, maybe you can comment? Is it better to just create your own product?
Thanks so much and I love the book and blog!
Great article by Maureen Dowd in NYT on the future of local newspapers - outsourcing all writing to India and putting everything on the web. I knew you would appreciate this.
http://tinyurl.com/pennythoughts
Patrick
I've had communication with someone who is coordinating The EG event. It comes down to you.
With your permission, I would like to attach myself to your registration as a "student". If that's okay, let me know and I'll let her know.
Thanks!
Hi Emily,
I just read your above post and I felt I should share what it is I do. It may interest you. I help people, many of which are busy moms, create an extra income stream on a part time basis. If that interests you the slightest I'd love to share more. Email: aaronb05@sbcglobal.net
I have used adwords with all my businesses and I find the system extremely effective, but I would make one point, its all well and good getting 'leads' to your site, but it takes a really good site to make them convert to sales.....
Plus there is always a place for natural search brought to your site from effectively SEO'ing your site, I'm lucky I guess as my girlfriends business is an PPC (pay paer click) and SEO company, and she takes care of it all for me... another great tool by Google is Analytics this is very useful in judging success with SEO and link building etc.
With adwords it is good to look at the the slightly less expensive adverts... and spend some cash on building a better site... and it takes a while of playing around until you get an effective system for your niche...
There are lots of info on the web that can help you...
good luck
David
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Hi Carl,
I appreciate the comment.
I totally agree it's not necessary to hit ants with a baseball bat. I just have a lot of followers in NYC and wanted to save them the trouble of dishing out $100+ for meals, only to find the service sub-par. It wasn't intended as a personal attack; just giving the restaurant the benefit of the doubt under other night managers, as the issue was specifically related to decisions by one person.
The 2nd floor bar is outstanding and handled by other folks, either way.
All the best and thanks for your thoughts,
Tim
The show -Trial by Fire, hope people write to THe History Channel and request a repeat. It has a permanent place of honor on my Tivo and I've got a watch alert set up for the title.
Love your blog. Very addicting to read! Your lifestyle is incredibly inspiring.
Will be @ the EG, and I am very much looking forward to meeting you!!
I am a student and the Entrepreneurship Center Student Director @ Bryant University in Rhode Island. I have been conducting a lot of research on this topic - "the advantages (and disadvantages) of acting on your ideas while young" (i.e. starting a company / nonprofit or writing a book while your young).
So far, I've interviewed some amazing people like Steve Wozniak (who will be @ the EG), David Pogue (NY Times Tech Columnist, and will be speaking @ the EG), and Chad Moutray (Chief Economist, SBA). The overwhelmingly positive amount of feedback I have gotten from these people has inspired me to consider writing a book on this.
I would love to interview you between a seminar. Having traveled the world, learned six languages, attained a Guiness world record, and written a best selling book before you even turned 30, I'd have to say you are THE example of "acting on your ideas while you're still young"!!
With warm regards & endless possibility,
Lauren Amarante
I attended this conference and it was everything you mentioned and more - I'm still reeling.
I have your book (and use it ;) but wanted to stop by your blog and congratulate you on a great presentation. You're very inspiring and explained your practice perfectly for the audience in attendance.
Take Care,
Gretchen Fox
Thanks Tim, keep up the awesome job, looking forward to seeing your show.
small birds atop tall dry grass
sway forth in the wind
This post is what introduced me to TED, and it's since become a Major Life Goal for me to attend.
I'm a twenty year old writer (mostly poetry, some plays, some fiction. I just write.) with a good leaning towards people and skill management. (Stage management for theatre mostly, although the last four months I've been the assistant mananger of a new nightclub in vancouver) I'm giving myself, tops, another eight years before I go.
Thanks.