The target audience for The 4-Hour Workweek is broad, encompassing anyone who feels trapped in their current job or lifestyle and desires more freedom, flexibility, and time for personal pursuits. This includes entrepreneurs, employees, freelancers, and students.
The book was written in the mid-2000s, a time of increasing globalization and technological advancement, which made it easier for people to work remotely and start their own businesses. The book also reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the traditional 9-to-5 workweek and the desire for more freedom and flexibility.