Why doing it all is holding you back

People often say “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right.”

Or “Doing it myself is easier than teaching someone how to do it.”

Is it?

Most people fail to realize their goals not because they lack the skill, but because they refuse to delegate.

They feel they need to control everything to ensure it’s done right.

Which doesn’t lead to success over the long term.

In today’s issue, we’ll explore how doing it all holds you back from achieving your goals.

??? You Can’t Do Everything

Recall the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz?

How a young girl set out on a journey to return home after being swept into a strange land.

She believed she’ll be able to handle everything on her own.

But after facing several challenges in the course of her journey, it dawned on her that she can’t do it all alone.

Along the way, she met Scarecrow (wisdom), Tin Man (heart), and Cowardly Lion (courage), each of whom brings a unique skill to the group.

She eventually learned that allowing the right people handle certain aspect of her mission drove her faster to achieving her goal.

This highlights the power of strategic collaboration, and letting go of the need to control everything.

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This morning, another edition of my newsletter landed in subscribers' mailboxes - did you get it?

If not, you missed how learning to delegate can help you:

1. Spend more time with family and your network
2. Focus on what drives profit and growth
3. Stop wasting energy on low-level tasks
4. Avoid burnout and reduce stress
5. Hit significant milestones faster

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