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Who helps you get things done?

26 answers answered between 1991 and 2026 one of 3 in How I Work

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Lifehacker, to people about their working day, How I Work

Lifehacker repeatedly used this exact support-network prompt in its named How I Work questionnaire.

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Warren Buffett Chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, 1970–2025
We have two pieces of regrettable news this year. First, Gladys Kaiser, my friend and assistant for twenty-five years, will give up the latter post after the 1993 annual meeting, though she will certainly remain my friend forever. Gladys and I have been a team, and though I knew her retirement was coming, it is still a jolt.
Recorded His letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in the 1992 annual report, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., February 1993 source ↗
Tom Kerridge Chef and restaurateur
The people that already do it, Lourdes Dooley, Aaron Mulliss, Nick Bearshaw, Claire Kreigenfeld and all of their amazing support team, and of course the amazing Alex Longstaff who has to deal with my childish antics on an hourly basis.
Recorded The Staff Canteen, The Staff Canteen, 13 June 2023 source ↗
Akio Toyoda President of Toyota Motor Corporation, 2009–2023; chairman from 2023
Having said that, feeling isolated is tough. In those times, you need a place where you can be by yourself, and friends. Company colleagues won’t do it because they’re generally self-centered (laughs). You need friends who have nothing to do with the company.
Recorded Toyota Group genba leader, Toyota Group genba-leader dialogue, Toyota Times, 29 February 2024 source ↗
Derek Sivers Founder of CD Baby; author of Anything You Want
I have no team business-wise. I should mention that I have no assistant or team at all.
Recorded Kelly Irving, community interview transcript, Expert Author Community, 29 August 2025 source ↗

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