Hacking means achieving maximum results with minimal work

Evidence

Ferriss’s version of “hacking”—which he defines as getting the biggest result for the smallest amount of work—focuses on entrepreneurship, travel, and self-experimentation. His first book introduced the concept of the “muse,” a product that generates plenty of income but requires little supervision, giving one enough time to pursue his or her passions: wakeboarding, visiting Asia, or learning gourmet cooking; in short, living the life of the “new rich.” — Alice E. Marwick, Status Update, 447

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines ‘hacking’ as getting the biggest result for the smallest work, and ‘muse’ as a low-supervision income generator enabling the ‘new rich’ lifestyle.
• XREF: The quantified-self/life-optimization ethos connects to Ferriss’s broader productivity-hacking genre and modern influencer wellness culture.