First off, see MMM's thoughts: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/02/20/mr-money-mustache-vs-tim-ferris/
I read 4HWW long before I found MMM, and it served as a really vital paradigm shift for me. If you're at a point of transition, but feel "busy" but NOT "productive" then I highly recommend it. Honestly, I especially recommend it for women who have a hard time breaking the pro-social mold. It speaks to the importance of going a different direction that the crowd. A lot of similarities to MMM in terms of ideals, but very different technical approaches.
Do read this book:
-if you work in an office environment that leaves you feeling like you're running all the time but going nowhere
-if you need help developing more of a "no, fuck you" attitude.
-if you're at a point of transition with your life vision
-if you're fine-tuning a side hustle
Do not bother:
-if you're firmly on a path you're happy with
-if you're looking for assistance with technical steps that will help you get to FIRE
-if you're new to the concept of side hustles (it'll ruin your expectations)
ETA: I also highly recommend his podcast (it's just under Tim Ferriss, easy to find). He has some incredibly fascinating people on there.
Thank you for the very detailed post!
I will definitely take a look at what MMM wrote...should be very interesting.
As far as your points....
Do read this book:
-if you work in an office environment that leaves you feeling like you're running all the time but going nowhere
^I can relate to this. I am frequently very busy but as far as going where I think I should be headed in life, the answer to that would be 'no'
-if you need help developing more of a "no, fuck you" attitude.
^Ha, I've never been that way. Which is funny because my boss and I were just talking about someone in our office who recently wanted a promotion and upper management didn't think she was ready. Actually they were a little offended by her not just sucking it up and being polite when they passed her over. So today's her last day work here where I work and she'll be going from like 2-2.5 hours commuting a day to a promotion where she can walk to work. (Good for her!) Anyways, I think I am to please more than having the attitude mentioned above so this section should be a good read.
-if you're at a point of transition with your life vision
^Yes; I feel myself being pulled toward creating a life more in line with my values. Not that I haven't ever lived in line with my values before. I'm just getting to a point where I can recognize what matters most to me easier right now. Now that that is becoming more apparent, I can work towards it if that makes any sense.
-if you're fine-tuning a side hustle
^Doesn't apply (yet....)