Book description
A practical action guide for financial independence and early retirement from the popular Our Next Life blogger. In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting -- or not!Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life -- designed by you, not by an employer or clients. Tanja walks you through envisioning your dream life, accounting for variables such as health care and children, protecting yourself from recessions and future unknowns, and achieving a purpose-filled early retirement, semi-retirement, or career intermission with completely doable, non-penny-pinching steps. You can live a happier, more meaningful life, free from the daily grind. Regardless of where you are in your career, Work Optional will get you there.
Fist Wizard
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. πΆββοΈπ Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks β nature and narratives, a perfect match! πΆββοΈπ§ Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ
Trash Pocky
Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Sky Bully
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket β truly amazing! This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side.
Microwave
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Dr. WMD
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. ππ§ Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
VisionVoyager
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. πΆββοΈπ Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks β nature and narratives, a perfect match! πΆββοΈπ§ Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Ship Whip
Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
Valley Guardian
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions.
Spooky Electric
ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Marigold Loot
π₯ Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears β audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. π΅π Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Natural Mess
This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. My workouts have become more enjoyable and productive with ListenBook's compatibility with Apple Watch. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
DreamDasher
ListenBook has added a new dimension to my audiobook listening experience β it's not just about the content, but the convenience too. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a technological marvel. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ±
Bad Beret
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Sky Trinity
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience.
Fist Wizard
ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise.
East Army
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. No more interruptions β the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Spunky Comet
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Rusty Vortex
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
Fire Queen
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Raid Bucker
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience