Book Review: The Other 8 Hours
What does your average workday look like? If waking up and falling asleep rim a day full of commuting, working, and TV, watch out. You just might be a zombie. At least that’s what Robert Pagliarini would call you, in a most endearing and well-meaning way possible. Pagliarini, a CFA, entrepreneur and author, wants you to stop frittering away your life on mindless tasks. He encourages you to streamline and harness those precious eight hours you have between work and sleep. Once you do, your life and financial situation will markedly improve. In The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose , Pagliarini gives you detailed instructions on how to replace your zombie habits with life-affirming …
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