Get Yourself Optimized®

39. Finding the Ideal Work-Life Balance Through Outsourcing with Tim Ferriss


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Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and public speaker. He's a guest lecturer in high-tech entrepreneurship at Princeton University, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek. You can find Tim on Twitter @tferriss.

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While most entrepreneurs and busy professionals are glued to their email and phone, Tim Ferriss mastered the art of delegating. The majority of your to-do list can be outsourced, and with a little direction, a virtual assistant can free up your time, allowing you to work less while earning more.

We Discuss:

  • Where you can find virtual assistants, and why a group is better than one.
  • How to determine what you should delegate, and what you should work on yourself.
  • How to decide on a fair pay rate.
  • Hiring the right candidates and avoiding costly mistakes.

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED

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1) Search for virtual assistant groups or websites that have several team members, so if someone gets sick, fired, or quits your project will not be left unfinished.

2) After finding a few trustworthy candidates to outsource to, assign them all 20-30 minute tasks to test their communication and turnaround time.

3) Check out Tim's book The 4-Hour Workweek to get more inside tips on how to effectively delegate and find more time for your personal life.

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