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Never Work Again
Welcome to a very different kind of business book.
Never Work Again shows you how you can build a successful and profitable business without the long hours and high stress that most entrepreneurs suffer from.
Trust me – I’ve been there and it’s not fun. In the months after I started my first business I didn’t know any better. My business was making me ill, but I was too wrapped up in what I was doing to spot the signs let alone to do anything about it. That is until the day I found myself on a London tube train begging a stranger to call me an ambulance and thinking I was going to die. That was my wake-up call. Luckily I got a second chance.
That day I realised that life is short and precious and I made a decision that if I pulled through I was going to do things differently. I decided to restructure my business efforts so that I could live life to the full.
What I decided to create for myself was:
-A business that I could be proud of
-The financial freedom to live the life of my dreams
-The time freedom to do the things I love and to be with the people who matter most to me
And now I want to help you do the same.
After all, deciding to start your own business is something you do because you have a vision of a better life for you and your family. It’s your chance to take control and live life on your terms. And done right it will give you the financial freedom and the time freedom to do the things you love, when you want to do them and with the people who matter most in your life.
Never Work Again will show you how to create a business that gives you the time to work on your own passions in life.
In short, a business that allows you to work less and earn more.
Never Work Again shows you how you can easily start your own no-money down virtual business – a business that will make you money online and allow you to quickly achieve financial freedom and time freedom.
-All you need to do is choose from a number of simple blueprints and follow the one that’s right for you
-You will learn how to create positive habits that will free up your time and allow your business to grow more quickly than you ever thought possible
-You will be able to work from home or work virtually from anywhere on the planet – what’s your favourite city or beach?!
-And you will learn how to automate and outsource your business, leveraging other people's time for your own benefit so that you can start living the life you really want
But more than this, Never Work Again explores what it means to live a truly happy and fulfilled life – to really live the life of your dreams. It encourages you to examine your own motivations and desires in order to determine your true purpose and path in life – so you can discover what freedom really means for you.
Remember, your time is precious – in fact, it’s the most precious resource that you have. Don’t waste another second of it doing things that you don’t absolutely love. Learn how to start creating the life of your dreams today.
Never Work Again shows you how you can build a successful and profitable business without the long hours and high stress that most entrepreneurs suffer from.
Trust me – I’ve been there and it’s not fun. In the months after I started my first business I didn’t know any better. My business was making me ill, but I was too wrapped up in what I was doing to spot the signs let alone to do anything about it. That is until the day I found myself on a London tube train begging a stranger to call me an ambulance and thinking I was going to die. That was my wake-up call. Luckily I got a second chance.
That day I realised that life is short and precious and I made a decision that if I pulled through I was going to do things differently. I decided to restructure my business efforts so that I could live life to the full.
What I decided to create for myself was:
-A business that I could be proud of
-The financial freedom to live the life of my dreams
-The time freedom to do the things I love and to be with the people who matter most to me
And now I want to help you do the same.
After all, deciding to start your own business is something you do because you have a vision of a better life for you and your family. It’s your chance to take control and live life on your terms. And done right it will give you the financial freedom and the time freedom to do the things you love, when you want to do them and with the people who matter most in your life.
Never Work Again will show you how to create a business that gives you the time to work on your own passions in life.
In short, a business that allows you to work less and earn more.
Never Work Again shows you how you can easily start your own no-money down virtual business – a business that will make you money online and allow you to quickly achieve financial freedom and time freedom.
-All you need to do is choose from a number of simple blueprints and follow the one that’s right for you
-You will learn how to create positive habits that will free up your time and allow your business to grow more quickly than you ever thought possible
-You will be able to work from home or work virtually from anywhere on the planet – what’s your favourite city or beach?!
-And you will learn how to automate and outsource your business, leveraging other people's time for your own benefit so that you can start living the life you really want
But more than this, Never Work Again explores what it means to live a truly happy and fulfilled life – to really live the life of your dreams. It encourages you to examine your own motivations and desires in order to determine your true purpose and path in life – so you can discover what freedom really means for you.
Remember, your time is precious – in fact, it’s the most precious resource that you have. Don’t waste another second of it doing things that you don’t absolutely love. Learn how to start creating the life of your dreams today.
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May 10, 2014
Reasonable starter kit
Adobe interesting ideas, but nothing that was groundbreaking or very new. If you read plenty of these sorts of books, you won't find surprises in here.
Adobe interesting ideas, but nothing that was groundbreaking or very new. If you read plenty of these sorts of books, you won't find surprises in here.
October 31, 2016
The title of the book is a great attention grabber, but doesn't really do the book justice. It's not really about never working - instead it's about how to re-engineer your life so that you can get paid for doing something that you're passionate about. At which point, I guess, it no longer feels like work!
Author Erlend Bakke has divided the book into two distinct parts. The first half covers the philosophy / mindset that are needed to figure out what will really make you happy. The second half looks at various "work from home" / "virtual business" models and how they can be applied to generate income and create time freedom.
If you liked Tim Ferriss' "4 Hour Workweek" then you'll like "Never Work Again".
Author Erlend Bakke has divided the book into two distinct parts. The first half covers the philosophy / mindset that are needed to figure out what will really make you happy. The second half looks at various "work from home" / "virtual business" models and how they can be applied to generate income and create time freedom.
If you liked Tim Ferriss' "4 Hour Workweek" then you'll like "Never Work Again".
August 7, 2014
This book is about following your dreams by doing what you love without sacrificing all your time and energy to work.
It is about doing less work and earning more money as an entrepreneur.
The book encourages the reader to view money as a means to an end.
The message is that we should focus on our passions and our purpose in life. The author came to these realizations at a time when he already had had success and money but not much else.
The book entails many examples of successful entrepreneurs and what they do and how they do it. ... Book Review: Never Work Again By Erland Bakke » Katarina Nolte
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It is about doing less work and earning more money as an entrepreneur.
The book encourages the reader to view money as a means to an end.
The message is that we should focus on our passions and our purpose in life. The author came to these realizations at a time when he already had had success and money but not much else.
The book entails many examples of successful entrepreneurs and what they do and how they do it. ... Book Review: Never Work Again By Erland Bakke » Katarina Nolte
http://katarinanolte.com/WordPressBlo...
February 4, 2015
A great book, covering a lot of the mental issues revolving around building a business online, success and failure, how to get started with outsourcing etc.
Erland Bakke has produced a really motivating and inspiring book here, far more detailed than most of the 'lifestyle design' type books on the market.
I would recommend it to anyone who needs a kick in the ass to get started.
Erland Bakke has produced a really motivating and inspiring book here, far more detailed than most of the 'lifestyle design' type books on the market.
I would recommend it to anyone who needs a kick in the ass to get started.
November 14, 2014
As a business owner this book is a valuable asset. I took a ton of notes, visited the websites given and downloaded some of the suggested books. This is one to keep on my shelves so that I can reference it as needed.
March 24, 2017
Consider this one to be quite similar to Tim Ferriss' 4 Hour Work Week, the author is likely a big fan of Tim's.
The main criticism I'd have of this book is that it takes too long to get into the crux of the content. It's great to read about and consider mindset though and this book is a great read for aspiring business owners and those looking to take their business to the next level
The main criticism I'd have of this book is that it takes too long to get into the crux of the content. It's great to read about and consider mindset though and this book is a great read for aspiring business owners and those looking to take their business to the next level
January 20, 2019
SYNOPSIS: SELF-HELP BOOK ABOUT MANAGING YOUR TIME BETTER, SOME BUSINESS IDEAS FOR STARTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND SOME ADVICE ON HOW AND WHERE TO OUTSOURCE EXISTING (BUT SMALL) BUSINESSES.
According to me, the more realistic title of this book (but certainly not that catching one) would be: Manage Your Time Better. And there are many books on this topic out there. Nevertheless, there were some interesting topics covered in the book that do need to be remembered and noted, although nothing new and nothing groundbreaking.
Read more on my wisdom from this book here: http://thebookwise.com/never-work-aga...
According to me, the more realistic title of this book (but certainly not that catching one) would be: Manage Your Time Better. And there are many books on this topic out there. Nevertheless, there were some interesting topics covered in the book that do need to be remembered and noted, although nothing new and nothing groundbreaking.
Read more on my wisdom from this book here: http://thebookwise.com/never-work-aga...
October 7, 2016
Lots of words but little information
Started reading and getting more frustrated because there was so little useable info. Another one of those books that are just full of pitches, and contain nothing useful.
Started reading and getting more frustrated because there was so little useable info. Another one of those books that are just full of pitches, and contain nothing useful.
November 13, 2016
This book isn’t quite what I expected. For a start, it’s over 300 pages. I can’t remember where I got it (Goodriter? Maybe John Tighe?) and I thought it would be yet another entrepreneur thing of less than 20 pages.
He starts with his own life. When you’re having what you think is a heart attack, and you call your loved one but all you want to tell them is the password for certain things, you’ve got a problem. Turned out to just be a panic attack and a wake up call.
Indeed.
He points out that when you reach your goal there isn’t a party or fireworks or anything, so sometimes you feel oddly let down. Life was supposed to change when you could drive a Porsche or whatever goal you set, and when it doesn’t, you’re disappointed.
It’s logical to understand that being a salaried worker isn’t the way to greater wealth. There are only a certain number of hours in a day. Time is the most precious resource. You can’t work more, you need to work better or get your money to work for you.
So he’s really big on outsourcing, automation, training, delegation and anything that saves your time.
Now THAT is very interesting.
Ha! So that’s what rule is called.
There are a ton of links and graphs; dozens of offers from various websites and some great ideas for business people and entrepreneurs. Not so useful for me as a self employed author-preneur, but he’s still got some good ideas.
And there’s a sign up link to more free stuff from his website. He’s walking the walk.
3 stars
He starts with his own life. When you’re having what you think is a heart attack, and you call your loved one but all you want to tell them is the password for certain things, you’ve got a problem. Turned out to just be a panic attack and a wake up call.
Using examples from literature, religion, psychology, and my own life, we'll discuss the fact that death is inevitable, and why realizing and understanding that fact should spur you to make changes in your life (I know, exactly what you expected from a business book, right?). We'll look at the social programming that conditions us all from birth to be greedy, lazy, and constantly chasing after money – you might think chasing after money is the sign of a good businessman, but I'll explain that this is not always true, and that true success follows very different principles. (p. 18).
Indeed.
I’ve come to stop believing in goal setting. Why? Because goal setting, or at least the way most of us are trained to do it, actually gets us to be obsessed about the how of attaining our goals, rather than the passion, the vision, and the beauty of the goal itself. (p. 45)
He points out that when you reach your goal there isn’t a party or fireworks or anything, so sometimes you feel oddly let down. Life was supposed to change when you could drive a Porsche or whatever goal you set, and when it doesn’t, you’re disappointed.
It’s logical to understand that being a salaried worker isn’t the way to greater wealth. There are only a certain number of hours in a day. Time is the most precious resource. You can’t work more, you need to work better or get your money to work for you.
So he’s really big on outsourcing, automation, training, delegation and anything that saves your time.
Malcolm Gladwell's recent book David and Goliath, he notes that “the scholars who research happiness suggest that more money stops making people happier at a family income of around $ 75,000 a year”. It's the way you live you life and fulfill your path that matters more than your bank balance. (p. 83). .
Now THAT is very interesting.
This all links with another important idea – the Pareto Principle. This principle is named after Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist from the early 20th century, who noted that in most of the cases he observed, 80% of all the results came from only 20% of the effort. (p. 198).
Ha! So that’s what rule is called.
There are a ton of links and graphs; dozens of offers from various websites and some great ideas for business people and entrepreneurs. Not so useful for me as a self employed author-preneur, but he’s still got some good ideas.
And there’s a sign up link to more free stuff from his website. He’s walking the walk.
3 stars
January 22, 2015
Never Work Again: Work Less, Earn More and Live Your Freedom by Erlend Bakke
Erlend Bakke wrote this book to show you the real ways to increase your work and how to make money. He gives diagrams and real life stories from real people. I asked for the book from the author for a free review because I am trying to start my own BOOK REVIEWS business. I want to do them for a living and by all means this book was written for people like me! I have to add the contents of his book because it really speaks for itself. Highly recommended! © 2014 Jackie Paulson
Contents of the book include:
1. Introduction: No Pain, No Gain...1
2. Freedom or Death..........................23
3. Clarity: Finding Your Path................67
4. Your Freedom Business....................123
5. Time: Your Most Precious Resource........175
6. Business Autopilot.....193
7. Ticket to Freedom: Outsourcing and OPT
8. OPT (Other People's Time).........237
Trinity: Freedom, Love and Growth....271
Erlend Bakke wrote this book to show you the real ways to increase your work and how to make money. He gives diagrams and real life stories from real people. I asked for the book from the author for a free review because I am trying to start my own BOOK REVIEWS business. I want to do them for a living and by all means this book was written for people like me! I have to add the contents of his book because it really speaks for itself. Highly recommended! © 2014 Jackie Paulson
Contents of the book include:
1. Introduction: No Pain, No Gain...1
2. Freedom or Death..........................23
3. Clarity: Finding Your Path................67
4. Your Freedom Business....................123
5. Time: Your Most Precious Resource........175
6. Business Autopilot.....193
7. Ticket to Freedom: Outsourcing and OPT
8. OPT (Other People's Time).........237
Trinity: Freedom, Love and Growth....271
May 24, 2015
Gets you thinking about what you want out of life
Even if you're not an outsourcing business-replicating passive income-generator in the NWA (Never Work Again) style, this book is filled with interesting resources and advice and exercise that can help you focus on what you want out of life. Hint: it's not a new car or fabulous vacations or designer goods...it's the financial freedom gained by changing your habits and your vision. At the very least it can start you thinking about your thinking. And if you're ready to take the next step, Mr. Bakke makes a good case. Outsourcing tasks may seem like a dirty word, but the rise of Uber and Angie's List indicate a shift in attitudes. Some of what Mr Bakke says is already out there, and has been proposed by Kiyosaki et al. However, I'd still go to Erlend Bakke's Wensite, because one of my better habits is to learn something new every day.
Even if you're not an outsourcing business-replicating passive income-generator in the NWA (Never Work Again) style, this book is filled with interesting resources and advice and exercise that can help you focus on what you want out of life. Hint: it's not a new car or fabulous vacations or designer goods...it's the financial freedom gained by changing your habits and your vision. At the very least it can start you thinking about your thinking. And if you're ready to take the next step, Mr. Bakke makes a good case. Outsourcing tasks may seem like a dirty word, but the rise of Uber and Angie's List indicate a shift in attitudes. Some of what Mr Bakke says is already out there, and has been proposed by Kiyosaki et al. However, I'd still go to Erlend Bakke's Wensite, because one of my better habits is to learn something new every day.
January 26, 2015
Erlend Bakke has assembled an inspiring book for entrepreneurs and anyone who is thinking of escaping the daily 9-5 grind. Along with insightful and in-depth tips on how to get started and whether entrepreneurship is right for you, Bakke has included tons of helpful ideas to get you motivated and keep you energized. This book makes it easier pursue your freedom goals in a realistic manner, while avoiding the commonly made mistakes along the way.
I really liked the exercises in here that are explained in detail, like meditation to increase your performance, as well as how to balance your work, family and desires without burning out and by following what comes naturally to you. I learned much about outsourcing as well, much of which I had no idea about before. ���Never Work Again��� is a book that no budding entrepreneur should be without.
I really liked the exercises in here that are explained in detail, like meditation to increase your performance, as well as how to balance your work, family and desires without burning out and by following what comes naturally to you. I learned much about outsourcing as well, much of which I had no idea about before. ���Never Work Again��� is a book that no budding entrepreneur should be without.
January 6, 2015
A riveting read
I grabbed this book on special, thinking it was going to be about get rich quick scams or something like that. Was I ever wrong! Bakke spends the first part of the book talking about the Tao and balance, and explaining why you DON'T want to get rich quick. Then he carefully and precisely outlines how to change your life and attain the type of lifestyle he enjoys. I'm still a little incredulous, but he's definitely got me thinking about a new direction for my life. I want to hear more.
I grabbed this book on special, thinking it was going to be about get rich quick scams or something like that. Was I ever wrong! Bakke spends the first part of the book talking about the Tao and balance, and explaining why you DON'T want to get rich quick. Then he carefully and precisely outlines how to change your life and attain the type of lifestyle he enjoys. I'm still a little incredulous, but he's definitely got me thinking about a new direction for my life. I want to hear more.
June 8, 2015
It wasnt particularly interesting in the first place, but the author lost me at 'choose a monthly figure you want to earn and stick to it. For me it was 20,000$ a month at 30-40 hours a week, about 1000$ and hour'
Seriously???
Who are your intended audience? Lawyers, doctors?
And the rest of the book is quoting other popular books and trying to send you to what I assume are his friends' websites.
At least i downloaded this for free.
Not recommended, a terribly annoying scam.
Seriously???
Who are your intended audience? Lawyers, doctors?
And the rest of the book is quoting other popular books and trying to send you to what I assume are his friends' websites.
At least i downloaded this for free.
Not recommended, a terribly annoying scam.
January 30, 2019
Buen libro
Buen libro. Sin embargo, la informacion puede ser muy parecida a libros de Tim Ferris y otros autores de este segmento.
Se los recomienxo a wantepreneud o enterpreneurs. Ofrece herramientas para automatizacion y outsourcing
Buen libro. Sin embargo, la informacion puede ser muy parecida a libros de Tim Ferris y otros autores de este segmento.
Se los recomienxo a wantepreneud o enterpreneurs. Ofrece herramientas para automatizacion y outsourcing
October 19, 2016
Excellent book
This book provided information on getting started as an entrepreneur including how to use low cost yet reliable virtual assistants and automation to handle daily tasks, freeing more time for family and other pursuits such as travel.
This book provided information on getting started as an entrepreneur including how to use low cost yet reliable virtual assistants and automation to handle daily tasks, freeing more time for family and other pursuits such as travel.
May 28, 2014
A useful and informative read, with inspiration at its root. I think that those with dreams of building a business or yet others needing a belief system could find this interesting on many levels.
April 5, 2016
I kept hoping this would become more interesting.
September 30, 2015
You can see my full review on my blog here.
June 23, 2016
A well-thought-out book, comprehensible written, from an expert, who has done it all. A great guide book for people daring to become entrepreneurs or need some inspiration and support being one.
September 8, 2016
Explains to the reader how to Never Work Again and the benefits:
Work Less
Earn More
Live Your Life of Freedom
Work Less
Earn More
Live Your Life of Freedom
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