The 4-Hour Workweek

The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release

The liberation of the prisoners was a joyous occasion.

freedomemancipationrelease

A series of short, frequent breaks from traditional full-time work, often involving travel or leisure activities

Mini-retirements offer a chance to recharge.

sabbaticalcareer break

To experience less pressure or tension

You will learn more, stress less, and live better.

reducealleviateease

The use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human assistance

A is for Automation.

artificial intelligencemachine learningrobotics

to signify or convey

Success meant hard work.

implyindicaterepresent

To describe the nature or scope of something

Before you can change your life, you must first define what your ideal life looks like.

describedeterminespecify

The business practice of contracting with an outside company to perform services or create products

Use tools like automation and outsourcing.

offshoringsubcontracting

In a wise manner; with good judgment or prudence

He used his resources wisely.

prudentlysensiblyintelligently

The removal or reduction of something

Elimination of errors is crucial for success.

removalreductioneradication

To do something with great haste

They wake up early, rush through breakfast, and spend eight or more hours at work every day.

hastenhurrydash

no longer fashionable or useful

The idea that you should work non-stop for 40 years and only enjoy life when you're old is outdated.

old-fashionedpasséarchaic

Past tense of the verb 'earn,' meaning to acquire or gain something through effort or work

He earned a good salary.

gainacquireobtain