There’s no doubt you can do it yourself. You might even do it better. But then what? Where does it stop? Suddenly, you’re juggling tasks you neither excel at nor enjoy. But hey, you’re doing it, right?
As management guru Peter Drucker once said, “Do what you do best and outsource the rest.”
Consider the story of Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx. She knew her strengths were in product development and marketing, not manufacturing. By outsourcing production, she built a billion-dollar company.
Take a moment. With some effort, you can always find someone who can do it better and enjoys it. Meanwhile, you get to focus on what you do well and, interestingly, what you love. Sounds like a win-win.
Here’s the kicker: you become more valuable when you get better at something. This increased value often outweighs the cost of outsourcing those other tasks. It’s a triple whammy – better results, more enjoyment, and higher value.
It’s your call, but is it wise to do everything yourself? Not if enjoying your work, being more efficient, and increasing your value means anything to you. Are you ready to break free from the DIY trap and unlock your true potential?
