The Real Cost of "I'll Do It Myself"
You know that voice in your head? The one saying "Nobody can do this quite like me"? It's costing you more than you think. Leaders spend 41% of their time on tasks they could delegate. That's two full days of your week spent chasing invoices, wrestling with calendars, and drowning in admin.
Let me get real with you: Delegating is HARD. As someone who built a business helping others let go, I had to learn this lesson myself. That first time I handed over a inbox? My stomach was in knots. What if they missed something crucial? What if their way wasn't my way?
But here's the truth bomb: My way wasn't the only way. Sometimes, it wasn't even the best way.
Why We Resist You know that voice in your head? The one saying "Nobody can do this quite like me"? It's costing you more than you think. Leaders spend 41% of their time on tasks they could delegate. That's two full days of your week spent chasing invoices, wrestling with calendars, and drowning in admin.
The Trust Factor Here's what nobody tells you about delegation: It's not just about handing over tasks—it's about letting go of control. It's about trusting that you've hired the right person and understanding that different doesn't mean wrong. I learned this when my assistant reorganized my entire project management system. At first, I panicked. Then I realized: Her system was actually better than mine.
Your Delegation Starter Pack Start here. Hand off these tasks today:
Calendar management (because your time is worth more than playing email ping-pong)
Invoice chasing (goodbye, awkward follow-ups)
Inbox organization (focus on messages that matter)
Event planning (from concept to execution)
Admin work (those tasks that eat your day in 15-minute bites)
Master Delegation in 4 Steps
Start small (build trust with low-stakes tasks)
Be crystal clear (set expectations upfront)
Step back (resist the urge to micromanage)
Give feedback (help them help you better)
The Truth About Letting Go Delegation isn't admitting defeat—it's multiplying your impact. Every task you hand off is an investment in your most valuable asset: your time.
Think of it this way: Would you rather spend your energy chasing down payments, or charting your next big move?
Ready to reclaim your time? Let's talk about turning your "I'll do it myself" into "It's handled."