When I first received my copy of The 4-Hour Workweek, I thought it was absolutely ridiculous that someone could publish a book like that.

Working 4 hours a week, and making people think that they can work 4 hours a week is utterly moronic.

Let’s be honest…who the hell wants to work that much? If they could cut this in half to 2 hours of work a week, I think we would have something useful.

Anyway, today being a fabulously sunny day in Cape Town, I decided that it was necessary to have a light read over the book.

Please enjoy the Cape Town weather today. It’s what we call “winter” in this city. Laughable

It basically just says that you should outsource most of your work, and free up your time to concentrate on other things. Also something about not checking your e-mail frantically all day, but checking it once or maybe twice a day.

There is a whole lot of other stuff that you may or may not find useful. Personally I don’t really have time to read it all because I am a deeply lazy person. I don’t think the book will necessarily change your life, I think all you need is a bit of entrepreneurial spirit in life and a good dose of common sense.

I have also always believed in doing what you really want to do. Some people are happy pushing paper in an office, doing the usual 9-5 vibe and saving up their money for a rainy day. I honestly believe that being passionate about something will get you way further in life than doing something just for the money. If you are passionate about something, you are more likely to think of groundbreaking ideas in that industry, and groundbreaking ideas are unique, which makes you sought after. And that’s where the money is, in creating new paths. In creating paths that were previously not there. Making connections and networking are invaluable.

I don’t really need a book to tell me what to do, I just do my own vibe in life and it all works out. It’s why I refuse to work in an office, why you will see me on the beach during the week, why I party so much…all the keys to success are hidden on these pages. I basically do whatever I feel like doing everyday, and do the work I want to do.

I might be drinking. And shooting stuff. It’s a lifestyle choice. You can choose the office. Or you can choose to live a lifestyle where everyday is Friday.

I’m sure as hell not going into the office!

Sean Lloyd

Editor