“I’ll just do it myself” sounds responsible — until it becomes the habit that traps you. Every time you step in, you trade time for control, energy for certainty, and short-term relief for long-term pressure.
Doing everything yourself doesn’t just slow growth — it builds a business that can’t move without you. Knowledge stays in your head, systems never get documented, and your availability becomes the bottleneck. Over time, that creates exhaustion, resentment, and the feeling that your business is heavier than it should be.
The shift doesn’t start with hiring. It starts with a better question. Instead of “Who can I give this to?” ask:
“What would need to exist for this not to need me?”
Processes, standards, and simple systems make delegation safer — not riskier.
Bottom line: You’re not failing at leadership. You’ve just been paying a price no one warned you about — and now you get to choose differently. ✨