economy

March 23, 2026

I Achieved the Four-Hour Workweek. So, Why Did I Just Take a Job?

After years of self-employment, I went full-time at Every. Here’s why.

I Achieved the Four-Hour Workweek. So, Why Did I Just Take a Job?

TL;DR

  • The author achieved financial independence through passive income from an AI prompt engineering course, fulfilling a '4-Hour Work Week' dream.
  • Despite having no need for a job, he decided to take a full-time position at Every to lead tech consulting and writing.
  • He argues that entrepreneurship has become harder due to AI making product building easier but customer acquisition more difficult.
  • The author reflects on the significant unpaid and often uncertain work required to build successful ventures, including courses, a marketing agency, and consulting practices.
  • He contrasts the perceived ease of passive income with its fickle nature and the numerous failures encountered in entrepreneurial pursuits.

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