4. ROBERT FROST: The faithful worker
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4. ROBERT FROST: The faithful worker

February 2nd, 2012

Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous American poet who worked menial odd-jobs while pursuing his love of poetry in his spare time. He went on to win four Pulitzer prizes. I found this quote in The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, a book that helps people break free from their 9-5 jobs and live life on their terms. The book helped give me the confidence to leave my own 9-5 and try to make it on my own. Tim’s blog is one of my favourites, and is packed with useful tips on life-hacking – whether it be work, travel, language or fitness (and now cooking!).

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  1. Jay
    Jay
    February 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm | # | Reply

    Hi Gav

    I’ve been very exited reading the new toons, now I got the usual smile when I read your work and inspiration plus knowledge . you are doing great. Thanks for share this with us

    • Gav
      Zen Pencils
      February 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm | # | Reply

      My absolute pleasure Jay.

  2. Greg G
    Greg G
    February 5, 2012 at 1:39 pm | # | Reply

    Gav,
    Nice post and site. Great work and ideas. Along this same vein, are you familiar with Chris Guillebeau’s site Art of Non-Conformity? You can find it here: http://chrisguillebeau.com/3×5/

    Keep up the good work!

    Greg

    • Gav
      Zen Pencils
      February 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm | # | Reply

      Thanks Greg – yes, I’m a big fan of Chris and his AONC site – I mentioned it in the first comic by Ralph Emerson.

  3. Dana
    Dana
    February 29, 2012 at 5:58 am | # | Reply

    All of these are just lovely. Keep at it.

  4. Namitha
    Namitha
    March 10, 2012 at 8:42 pm | # | Reply

    Lovely work, Gav. Quite a breath of fresh air. The above one TOTALLY strikes a chord. I now work 12hrs a day. Geez. I am a writer and poet, but the corporate work takes ALL my time leaving me with no “life”. Thanks for this one. And yes, all your posters rock. Kepp it up, man!

    • Gav
      Zen Pencils
      March 12, 2012 at 9:21 am | # | Reply

      Thanks Namitha – I definitely know how you feel

  5. Nehal
    Nehal
    April 9, 2012 at 11:34 pm | # | Reply

    You are right sir. When I get up in the morning, the first painful thought that comes to my mind is office. It is not the work stress or boredom of office hours that torture me, but rude behavior by some people whom I have to put up troubles me.

  6. Diego
    Diego
    May 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm | # | Reply

    gav, nice work, your cartoons are inspiring and a good way to get to know the thoughts and reflections of great minds throughout history, its always so hard to realize whats important when you are used to the rutine, keep up the good work

  7. ehatsumi
    ehatsumi
    June 7, 2012 at 8:58 pm | # | Reply

    nice! very true! ^^
    hey Gav, I just see your site today and all the comic here are so inspiring! thanks for sharing your art, it really inspires! ^^

  8. Pawlit
    Pawlit
    November 27, 2012 at 2:29 am | # | Reply

    It’s worth it if on every promotion you get a huge ham

  9. Harani
    Harani
    December 5, 2012 at 4:47 am | # | Reply

    So true!

  10. Diego Alonso
    Diego Alonso
    January 6, 2013 at 11:08 am | # | Reply

    Trabajando fielmente 8 horas al día, puede que llegues a ser jefe … y trabajar 12 horas al día!

  11. matineh
    matineh
    February 13, 2013 at 5:34 am | # | Reply

    I believe it . I think It`s so true…

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