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The "Four-Hour Work Week" idea made famous by Timothy Ferriss is about making the most of time. Getting a lot done in less hours is valuable to most people. Reaching a real four-hour workweek might not be possible for everyone. The following ideas are useful to any job or service, especially graphic design. Here's how a graphic designer might adapt these principles.
Sharing is caring, especially in the world of business. Passing on tasks to outside teams or members allows you more time to focus. You could improve your strong points like attention to detail or creativity, with faster production. Delegating and outsourcing jobs will help you achieve that goal. It's like having your own small team that cheers for your business. Hire virtual assistants or collaborate with other designers to delegate tasks. This is helpful if you have administrative work, research, or routine design tasks.
Who says a four-hour workweek is impossible? The "Four-Hour Work Week" approach is all about working smarter, not harder. And guess what? Graphic designers can apply these principles too! Here's how.