The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose

by Robert Pagliarini

You sleep (hopefully) for 8 hours. You work (at least) 8 hours. What are you doing in those remaining 8 hours of your day, and more importantly, what are the other 8 hours doing for you? To the bleary-eyed worker who doesn't have time to stop and catch his breath, the idea of having 8 hours may sound absurd. If that's you, this is your wake-up call. THE OTHER 8 HOURS provides a blueprint that will help you carve out more time in your day and find the inspiration to spend that free time in a more productive way. Whether you want to pay off debt, make more money, start a business, develop a hobby, write a blog, or write the next great American novel, Robert Pagliarini will get you closer to living a richer, more fulfilled life. In THE OTHER 8 HOURS, you'll learn how - GET MORE Chances are you are overworked, overscheduled, and overstressed. There's too much to do and not enough time. You can create hours of additional free time you never knew you had. - GET MORE Traditional financial advice has likely left you frustrated and stuck. Pagliarini introduces new, highly-effective yet unconventional strategies. - GET A In order to "get rich" you have to "get a life." The other 8 hours ultimately determine your happiness and net worth. With anecdotes and inspiration from many who have taken control of their other 8 hours, plus hands-on tools for getting started, minimizing risk, and maximizing success, you'll discover new ways to radically improve your life both personally and financially. Isn't it time to recapture your time and your life?

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Business, Finance, Personal Finance, Personal Development, Management

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a very inspiring book, focused on how to use the 8 hours of your day when you're not at work and not sleeping to pursue your dreams. It really made me want to quit my job and start my own business, so be careful if you read it! Yes, it has left me a little unsettled in my work life, but it really inspired me to think about business options outside of the 9 to 5. I highly recommend this book (but beware, you might want to switch career directions).

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat annoyingly optimistic and rah-rah-you-can-do-it! in tone, this book actually does have some useful nuggets. The general premise, that it is in the "other 8 hours" when we're not working our 9-to-5 or sleeping that we can really make something of our lives and get ahead, rings true. But some of the suggestions for application were lacking or far-fetched. As a SAHM, I certainly don't have a 9-to-5 job and I'm not sure exactly where the "other 8 hours" come in for me. There are occasionally brief interludes of quiet scattered across my day and if I'm lucky a couple of hours between my kids' bedtime and when I hit the sack. I guarantee that doesn't add up to 8 hours. Yes, there are "LifeLeeches" I can trim out of my daily schedule, moments when I am not as productive as I could be. And I can follow his logic that being a "Cre8tor" rather than a consumer is how to build wealth and find satisfaction. *Sidenote* I find these invented terms rather irritating and gimmicky, but I suppose it helps provide sticking power. *End sidenote* But on the whole, I struggled to see how to implement most of his suggestions. And the sophomoric humor sprinkled throughout got really old after a while.

There are lots of references and resources, including companies that could prove useful, and I understand his website has current and updated information as well. Probably a good motivational book for those who need some inspiration and guidance on how to make the most of their downtime (hint: turn off the TV!) and the encouragement to try something new, even at the risk of failure.

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[Merlyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

#Indonesian version#
I decided to not finish this book. I assumed this book talks more about how we manage our time. Overall, this book suggests us to consider working online (whether as online seller, blogger, and so on) or another job that can we do in short time. I am never be into finance or business books, so maybe that is why I do not have passion to finish this book. In sumarry, this book explains to us that do not underestimate the other 8 hours that we have. Sometimes we only use this time by chating, browsing something instead of taking course or doing business. If we commit to do business in this 8 hours, we need to work with your spouse, so this work is not only yours. It is for your family purpose. We include our partner to giving the ideas and make sure we do not ruin some quality time with them.

Here are several important points that I can take from this book.
1. Kinds of jobs to fill our 8 hours (p.74-78)

2. A zombie of life: if we are helpess in one area, it could viral to another area of ourlives (p.21)

3. Questions to help us to be more creative (p.147)

4. If your job does not have a good prospect, you need to learn something new to get prospective job. This prospective should be something that you like.

5. Instead of taking a university, why don't you take a short course? To improve your skills. It is way easier, shorter, and cheaper. Skills that we can acquire shortly are data entry skill, customer service skill, medical debt collector skill, lawyer assistant skill.

6. Tell your HR manager about your side job and make sure your side job does not decrease your work performance (p.66). Also, make sure your side job is different field than your main job.

7. Do not take advantage of your office facility for your side job.

8. How should we do towards our unsupported partners when we get a new job (p.172).

9. Calculate the percentage of commision (p.189)

10. How to limit the risk (p.214)

11. Significant others and talent are not enough to sell our products. We have to make sure our products are what people want (p.225)

[Silo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading this book till chap 4..it will really open your eyes to see where you are going in your life cause if you see that you are spending you 25% of you life expectancy in futile things which doesn't have any value in your life then you could actually feel that you are wasting your given time, energy and money which you could earn by utilizing that time in your life.

I gave a 4 star cause I love the content of this book till chap 4 but it doesn't mean that I didn't like the chapters afterward. I like reading them as well but all were tips and method/ways/helpful links of earning money (which is great for future blogger, inventers, stockholders... I must say) which made me loose the interest thus I cram a little bit.

But I could say that I would definitely come back to this book once a while just to get the feeling that I can achieve many things just by properly utilizing my time ;)

[Ajeng Windi · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE 8 HOURS.
Kesel nggak sih kalau udah setting goals tapi nggak berhasil ? Udah ngeluarin seluruh potensi kita tapi hasilnya nihil ?
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24 jam terasa kurang atau jangan2 kita nih yang nggak bisa memaksimalkan waktu ?
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Buku ini membahas tentang bagaimana kita memanfaatkan waktu 8 jam dalam hidup untuk melejitkan potensi yang kita miliki. 8 jam yang akan membantu kita mencapai goals.
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Pembahasannya sangat detail. Bahkan dituliskan juga beberapa rekomendasi kegiatan yang bisa kita lakukan di 8 jam waktu tersebut. Ada juga rekomendasi website yang bisa menunjang karrier kita depan.

[ara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book will help you to devide your life into a perfect part to achieve your desired future or your tons of aspirations. Sometimes you'll feel thrilled by your goals and you want to get that as soon as possible. On the other day, you'll feel overwhelmed with your goals (maybe bcs of boredom, feel under the weather). This book shows us how to overcome that. I like how the writer realistically describe our human nature (being lazy a.k.a uninspired), and how to write a daily schedule that measurable, purposeful, controllable.

[Ranif · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised when I first read "The Other 8 Hours," and I'm thrilled to have been reintroduced to it recently. The book offers a refreshing perspective on how we can utilize our free time to build a more meaningful and rewarding life. By shifting our mindset and focusing on personal development during those untapped hours, we can achieve personal and professional growth that extends far beyond the constraints of our workday. It's an eye-opening read that challenges us to make intentional choices during our non-work hours.

[Barrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The other 8 hours are basically work online; blogging, affiliate marketing etc. to make more money in your free time. The same drivel you've heard a hundred times and without great detail on how to actually succeex. There is a lot of content in this book and I knocked it up to a 2* because there are some good bullet points from time to time, but ultimately this book could have been written in <50 pages rather than 300

[Cemivi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled upon the Other 8 Hours. The concept of optimizing our free time to craft a better life is both intriguing and thought-provoking. The book provides a roadmap for leveraging those unused hours, encouraging readers to invest in personal growth, pursue meaningful hobbies, and develop new skills. It's an inspiring read that challenges the notion of idle leisure time and empowers us to make every moment count.

[Pejatas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Other 8 Hours is a book that deserves a spot on everyone's shelf. It rekindles the notion that our free time holds immense potential for personal growth and improvement. The author's practical insights and real-life examples serve as a wake-up call, reminding us to value and maximize those "other" hours that often slip away unnoticed. If you're ready to harness the power of your non-work time and create a more fulfilling life, this book is a must-read.

[Max Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

We do underestimate our time outside of work and sleep. Throughout this book I thought about Arnold Schwarzenegger working out for 4 hours, doing construction (day job) for 8, then doing acting classes in the evenings for 2 hours. He understood how to use his time.

It’s worth considering where we focus our efforts and whether we are the living dead (monotonously working, eating, watching tv, sleeping, on repeat).

Part 1 was the best section of this book.

[Fredre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has had a lasting impression on me. The idea of harnessing our free time to transform our lives is incredibly compelling. This book offers practical strategies and inspiring examples that motivate readers to seize those extra hours and use them to create a life of purpose and fulfillment. Definitely check it out if you want a dose of inspiration and motivation!

[Dibase · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a thought-provoking book that ignited a spark of inspiration within me when I first encountered it. Rediscovering its message has reminded me of the transformative power that lies within our free time. The book encourages readers to leverage these overlooked hours to pursue passions, cultivate new skills, and create a life of fulfillment outside of our traditional work responsibilities.

[Susan Kendrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was a fair amount of content in this book that didn't apply to me, but I still enjoyed reading it. I find productivity books invigorating. Probably if I stopped reading them so much and instead actually DID something they would be even more effective, but hey, we've all got our struggles.

[Vafoni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book at my library and decided to give it a read even though it's several years old. But guess what? It still holds up. I like the 8 hour concept. I'm goign to implement some of his ideas!

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

前半段和書名還算相符, 後半段搖身變成創業指南.
於是開始讀不入心, 隨便翻閱就勉強把它讀完了!

[Hollis · Rating 2 out of 5]

A definitely dated book about hustle culture, before it was called that.

[Lawal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow....This is the best

[Gonihit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this some time ago but got re-introduced to it recently. It's good! Very interest idea of using your free time to make a better life for yourself.

[Harry Roger Williams III · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was some familiar material here. I loved the title of Chapter 11, "Stop Talking and Start Getting," but could pretty much recite verbatim the "pot roast story" he opens it with. He makes good use of it though, to contrast habits that drain us with the power of creating new habits that can take us to another level. Mark Joyner and Steve Chandler are not listed in the Endnotes or the Index, but I can hear them speaking in the background. Seth Godin and David Allen too. All are favorites of this self-help non-fiction junkie. If those aren't familiar names, you might do well with any of them, or go ahead and enjoy this one. It is very practical and down-to-earth. Pagliarini gets extra credit for admitting, on page 237, "...it's harder than we think... It might not be popular to admit this, but our natural response is to decay." Ouch! But then he goes on to show how and why it does not have to be that way. There may be a bit of a generation gap between this self-help reader and this author: Earlier today I wanted to be more energized while working, so I played some Vivaldi and Bach. Pagliarini says "If I crank up... anything by Nirvana... I can't help but get a boost of energy." Then again, I can get cranked up playing "Live at Leeds" by The Who, but I wouldn't be able to channel the energy into writing or planning projects the way I can while listening to baroque compositions. Sorry, this is supposed to be a book review, not a music blog.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very fast read. If you are looking to be more productive in the time you aren’t at work, this book helps you find ways to carve out the time. The book is pretty straightforward and is creatively marketed – people who control the time they spend out of work are called “Cre8tors” an allusion to the title of course. The first chapter is slow, spending too much time selling the reader on the value of the “other 8 hours” (if you are reading the book, you already get it) but the book moves on from there. The best thing about this book is how little of those “other” hours it actually takes to read. I liked how each chapter starts off with a story, but at least two of the stories I’d heard before or read recently elsewhere. (A story about a Harvard MBA and a Mexican Fisherman is quoted verbatim in “The Four Hour Work Week” and likely elsewhere). This is an easy read, but I enjoyed it.

[Itasca Community Library]

Tuki says:

This book will be meaningful to those who feel they’re just not living up to their full potential, that they can do more. “The more” can be anything you want it to be, losing weight, making more money, or living a more purposeful life. The “8” hours that the author speaks of is of course hypothetical as most of us who work full-time don’t have eight full hours of free time but basically the author makes you question how you spend your free time. If your objective is to be more productive he makes suggestions on how you can free up some time for yourself. There were parts of the book I skimmed over (section on starting a business) because I didn’t feel it applied to me but I still got a lot out of the book.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found parts of this book useful and interesting. It made me really want to identify my life's leeches and find ways to create a more meaningful life but like most of these books, the ways to make money are too far fetched for the average joe. I guarantee that most people are not making thousands off their blogs every month. The other get rich ideas are equally unattainable for the average person.

[Bryce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed some of the points this book brought out. I think he focuses too much on getting money with your Other 8 Hours, but perhaps he figures he may not be qualified to help as many people in the areas of family, church, and so on. Still, a great book with some interesting points that I need to be reminded of periodically.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this isn't the most inspiring self improvement book I've ever read, I will say it is full of resources, helpful information and is up to date in technology. A must read for any entrepreneur or someone looking to earn a little extra income. The last third of the book is about making change happen, and it's a bit generic but a nice fit.

[Joan Zhu]

this is the amzing book that inspire you to think about yout self , it can apply everywhere in your life . and it is also the book for helping you to get to know your daily scheduel ,to improve your life into another different status . you will know how to make your time and master it by a purpose tht you want to go .

[Septiara Putri · Rating 3 out of 5]

That was inspiring book, how you deal with time? Could you control them?. It made me to try to be more productive person. Unfortunately, I got this book in Bahasa edition, and sometimes i did'n get the idea-in some sentences because the translating were lil bit confusing. Overall I got the idea and I think this book was pretty-insightful!

A must read! i'm sure that'd be useful :)

[Peggy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good bits of information but overall, the book didn't stick with me. Like an inspirational talk that fades after a week. Not very applicable to people with non-traditional employment or homemakers. Author started out well with helping us identify time "leeches." The second half of the book devolved into "... and then start a second business and make a ton of money!" If it were so easy...

[Kikka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed his writing style. I liked the ideas he had for making the most of our time, even though I did skim through a few of the parts that didn't really pertain to my goals for what to do with my time.

[Rich Quintyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Your fairly typical marketing fare with some insightful points mixed. Can't really say that I learned a lot from this book but it kind of highlights the importance of certain aspects of your life that you might overlook. Useful if you're looking to better manage your time and resources.