Most people are bad at delegating because they overthink it. Just send it. You should be sending more work, more often, more frequently, with less certainty if it can actually be handled by someone else. You should be sending so much work to your assistant (whether they are AI or human) that at least 25% of the tasks bounce back to you. If it doesn’t work, you learn why the task is complicated and exactly why you need to do it yourself. You still save time. You will always learn something new when you delegate a task.
Magic
Software Development
San Francisco, CA 80,808 followers
Get everything done. Get Magic. A world-class assistant to scale your business and life without limits.
About us
Get everything done. Get Magic. A world-class assistant to scale your business and life without limits.
- Website
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https://www.getmagic.com
External link for Magic
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Outsourcing, AI, Virtual Assistant, and Executive Assistant
Locations
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Primary
1263 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Employees at Magic
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Frances Mai-Ling
Pioneering Alternative-Classical Pianist
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Laszlo Kiszely, MSc, MBA
Helping B2B Innovators Succeed | Angel | Advisor | Mentor | @ AbilityMatrix Vienna
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Philippe Delta
Magic Developer since 1989 - uniPaaS - XPA
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Ben Acott
CEO @ Magnetic, a digital agency and venture studio. Founding team & CMO @ Feastables, Manscaped, & Monday. Early @ Facebook. 20+ years building…
Updates
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Here’s the formula for super-productivity: Current best AI assistant (ChatGPT Pro) + Best human executive assistant (Magic) = Unbeatable combo for productivity. Costs $1k-$3k a month all-in. You’ll be able to get everything done – as long as you’re not required personally to do it. This is the best use of your money once you reach a certain level of busyness.
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The #1 biggest misconception about having an assistant Misconception: Assistants do all the hard work while their clients do nothing. Reality: People with assistants are busy, ambitious, and work extremely hard. What an assistant does is buy you extra time and make it actually possible to get everything done. An assistant makes it possible to achieve your goals and complete a full to-do list. If there’s a lot of work you need to accomplish, you need to buy more time. An assistant is the smartest way to make it happen.
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Hiring a Personal Assistant Is More Affordable Than You Think There’s a common belief that personal assistants are only for the ultra-wealthy, but that’s far from the truth. Assistants Aren’t Just for CEOs or Celebrities - While personal assistants come with a cost, they’re not reserved for billionaires or top executives. Think of it like hiring a financial advisor or therapist — a valuable resource that helps you improve efficiency and results. Affordable Options for Every Professional - You can hire a part-time assistant for under $2,000 a month which makes it accessible for professionals and business owners at all levels. This investment in your time and productivity can pay off quickly. If you're ready to get the business support that you need without breaking the bank, hiring an assistant could be the perfect solution.
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Turn Open Tabs Into Completed Tasks with an Assistant Your to-do list is like a browser full of open tabs, each task pulling your attention in a different direction. Imagine you come home from work and find a crack in your ceiling. You don’t have time to handle it now, so it becomes another “open tab” in your mind. The busier you are, the more these pile up. Here’s how an assistant can close those tabs for you: - Snap a picture of the crack and send it to your assistant. - They’ll find a contractor and schedule the repair. - They’ll follow up to make sure the work gets done. With an assistant, your open tabs turn into completed tasks.
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Should You Hire an Assistant? Here’s Your Quick Guide Hiring an assistant might feel like a big decision, but it boils down to one simple question: "Should I do this myself, or pay someone to do it for me?" Everyone at some point in their life trades their money for time. Think about it: - Ordering delivery instead of picking up food. - Paying someone on Fiverr to edit a video. - Hiring a cleaner to save hours of your weekend. Your assistant buys you time. The real question is, how much time are you ready to save?
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Let Your Assistant Take the First Step For You 🤝 Oftentimes, the hardest part of any task is getting started. That’s where your assistant steps in to take the first step and make it easier for you to finish. Here are two quick examples on how your assistant can help: Drafting Documents 📃 Have an important document to write? Your assistant can create the first draft and take away the struggle of starting from a blank page. Editing is always faster and easier than building something from scratch. Planning Trips ✈️ Thinking about your next vacation? Your assistant can put together an initial itinerary to provide a solid starting point that you can refine or adjust to fit your plans. Even if you make changes along the way, having someone get started for you helps build momentum and makes progress easier.
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Your Assistant Scales What You Start ✨ Assistants take a small sample of work and scale it. They can multiply a task you do once into a repeatable process that delivers bigger and more consistent results. Here’s how it works: - Expanding Your Reach Looking for YouTubers to collaborate with? Identify five that fit your niche and your assistant can research and find 500 more that match your criteria. - Repeating Complex Tasks For more detailed tasks, screenshare with your assistant and show them how you do it step by step. Once they learn the process, they can repeat it as many times as needed. With an assistant, the time you invest in showing them how to complete a task pays off exponentially. They turn one small effort into a scalable system that delivers results and allows you to focus on higher priorities.
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Context Switching Will Ruin Your Goals in 2025. Here’s How to Fix it. 🤯 Did you know that every time you switch between tasks or apps, you lose up to 10 minutes of focused work? Multiply that by dozens of interruptions a day, and you could be losing hours each week. Here’s how a personal assistant from Magic can help you avoid this: - Forward the Interruptions: Got a random to-do or email while you’re working? Forward it to your assistant and stay on task. - Stay in the Zone: Let your assistant handle scheduling, emails, and follow-ups so you can maintain your focus. - Take Back Your Time: Delegate distractions and minor tasks to avoid breaking your momentum and keep working toward your 2025 goals. Protect your time and stay focused this year. Delegate to an assistant today.