Would You Do More Of? What Do You Need Someone Else to Do?
In business, it’s easy to get trapped in the cycle of “doing it all.” Entrepreneurs, leaders, and even seasoned professionals often carry the weight of every detail, convinced that if they don’t do it, it won’t get done right. But here’s a truth worth reflecting on: success doesn’t come from doing everything yourself—it comes from knowing what you should do more of, and what you should let someone else do.
What Would You Do More Of?
This question is deceptively simple. Imagine a workday stripped of distractions and unnecessary tasks. What would you gladly fill it with?
For many business owners, the answer includes activities like building client relationships, innovating new offerings, or deepening leadership skills. These are the things that create value and push the company forward. They energize you, give your business momentum, and often tie directly to revenue or growth.
Yet how often are those things sidelined for urgent but less important tasks? The email inbox that must be cleared, the spreadsheet that must be updated, the vendor call that could easily be delegated—these eat away at the time you should be spending on your highest-impact work.
A powerful exercise is to write down the three things you’d gladly do more of if you had the space. Don’t overthink it. Just write them down. Chances are, those are the things that not only energize you but also drive the most value for your business.
What Do You Need Someone Else to Do?
This is the flip side of the coin. For every task you want more of, there are tasks that someone else could (and should) take off your plate. These aren’t necessarily bad tasks—they’re just not your tasks.
Delegating doesn’t mean shirking responsibility; it means elevating responsibility. By assigning tasks to capable people, you give them opportunities to grow while freeing yourself to focus on the areas where your time is most valuable.
For example, maybe you’re handling bookkeeping every week, even though a professional could do it faster and with fewer errors. Or perhaps you’re drafting every marketing post, even though you have someone on your team who understands your voice and brand. Each time you hold onto a task that doesn’t align with your core strengths, you dilute your impact.
So, ask yourself: what are the three tasks you need someone else to do? Write those down, too. These are the starting points for change.
The Balance of Growth
The sweet spot of business growth is where the things you do more of align with your unique strengths, and the things you delegate create opportunities for others. That’s not just a strategy for efficiency—it’s a strategy for sustainability.
Every business owner eventually hits the limits of their personal capacity. The only way forward is to multiply your impact by focusing your energy and empowering others. By doing so, you create a business that doesn’t just depend on your effort but thrives because of the collective effort.
Final Thought
The path to growth isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. When you know what to do more of and what to let go of, you open the door to creativity, profitability, and freedom.
So, I’ll leave you with two simple questions to reflect on this week:
- What would you do more of if you could?
- What do you need someone else to do?
The answers might just transform the way you work—and the way your business grows.