Don’t Make It Harder on Yourself

Summary

• It's okay to ask for help when you need it, especially when hiring people who can support your business goals.
• Training and building everyone up from scratch isn't always the best approach; it can overwhelm you and may not be fair to them.
• I used to do everything on hard mode, thinking it had to be tough and punishing to succeed.
• Business is inherently challenging; we don't need to add extra difficulty.
• Learn to make business operations easier on yourself to prevent burnout and failure.

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How To Take Action

I suggest embracing the mindset that asking for help is a strength. If you're building a business or working on personal growth, don't do it alone. Consider hiring or partnering with people who have the skills and experience you need. This can make the process smoother and more efficient.

A good way to lighten your load is by not insisting on training everyone from scratch. For some roles, it’s crucial to hire people who already have experience. This minimizes your time and energy investment in onboarding and helps them feel more competent from the start.

I recommend acknowledging that business has its own set of challenges. By not adding extra hardships, you can focus on what's truly important. Identify what aspects of your workload could be simplified or delegated. Streamlining repetitive or non-essential tasks can prevent burnout and enhance productivity.

Developing systems that make operations easier is another step. You might use tools and technology to automate simple tasks, which can save time and reduce stress.

Finally, it's important to work smart, not just hard. Recognize when it’s time to adapt your approach. Strive for effective strategies that align with your business goals or personal development, ensuring you work efficiently toward success.

Full Transcript

there's nothing wrong with saying you need help with admitting you need help with hiring people that can help you more just saying like I've got to grit through I've got I've got to train them all up I've got to you know build people up from the ground up CU that's the right way it's like well yeah some people for sure but if you do that with everybody like you're going to end up failing them I did everything on hard mode for a while I think part of me thought that business had to be insanely hard and punishing I've come to learn that it doesn't have to be that case at all business is hard enough on its own you don't need to make it harder on yourself