Letter: Ferriss’ ideas ring true
A reader who started a company to provide support to busy professionals finds much to agree with in Judy Welles’ review of “The 4-Hour Work Week.”
Regarding “Welles: The fed 4-hour work week?”: Having worked in the entertainment industry as an executive assistant for high-profile individuals, I can't agree with Timothy Ferriss' suggestions enough.
I left my job as an executive assistant to create a hybrid outsourcing company to provide the exact sort of support that Ferriss suggests for a healthier, happier and more successful lifestyle. I refer to my employees as "gittels," and they provide premium assistance on demand -- from research needs to mundane tasks.
Life has become such a fast-paced proposition that anyone who hopes to be successful in their own right must realize that they will need support in their daily needs to allow them to focus on their goals and their expertise that will get them their brass ring!
Whether it is publicity-related goals, delegating tasks or researching business plan information, gittels are the wave of the future. We are not your average temps, and that is an important trend for would-be entrepreneurs to know exists.
Thank you for your informative article.
Chayah Masters
Los Angeles
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