The Pro's Guide to Working Remotely

Does the four-hour work week really exist?

Even before the bestseller hit stores in 2007, entrepreneurs everywhere had been searching for author Tim Ferriss' elusive algorithm for the secret formula to a better, more productive life. Sadly, there's a reason it doesn't exist. For one, it's hard to get reliable Wi-Fi on the beach. And sand in your keyboard is another serious drawback.

Perhaps the biggest and most universal hurdle is that unless you've already amassed an IRA-worthy fortune, a week consisting of less than half of the work day of the average employee just isn't realistic. But what is credible is a method and strategy for working efficiently to maximize the time you do have and even stretch it out to enjoy leisure time and increased productivity. Read more...