The Power of Letting Go

In a previous newsletter, I shared how to delegate effectively. I’d like to take that a step further because delegation isn’t just a skill; it’s a mindset shift.

The power lies in letting go of the tasks you can delegate and letting go of thinking it’s faster, easier, and better if I do it all myself. But there is power in letting go: The more you release, the more you can focus on doing the high-impact work that drives your business forward.

The Key to Letting Go

If you’ve struggled with delegation, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs hesitate, thinking:

❌  No one will do it as well as I do.
❌  It’ll take longer to explain than to do it myself.
❌  What if they get it wrong?

These are all valid concerns, but they keep you stuck. Letting go starts with a shift in perspective:

1. Recognize your highest-value work. Ask yourself: What are the tasks that only I can do? Everything else is a candidate for delegation.

2. Build trust. When you delegate, trust grows through clarity, communication, and small wins. If it helps, start with low-risk tasks and build from there.

3. Let go of perfectionism. No one does things exactly like you do, but that doesn’t mean they won’t do them well. Effective delegation allows for learning and refining over time.

A Simple Delegation Exercise

If you find yourself struggling to delegate, make a list of everything you do in your business. Then, mark each task as:

✅  Must be done by me
🔄  Could be delegated
🚫  Not necessary – eliminate it

Pick one task from your “could be delegated list” and take action. Even a small step, like drafting an email response or researching for an upcoming project, moves you toward more freedom and focus.

Delegation isn’t a loss of control; it’s a strategic choice that allows you to lead effectively.

Things That Bring Me Joy: Evernote

Evernote is a digital notebook that has me doing the happy dance! Nerdy? Sure! And I’m okay with that. 

Are you someone who uses notebooks and keeps notes in Word, Excel, Google Docs, or within your project management tool, but then can’t recall where you put “that note”? I was once that person. Then, I discovered Evernote. With Evernote, you can easily organize and search ALL your notes in one place. 

I use Evernote to store meeting notes, notes from courses I’m taking, to-do lists, books I want to read, gift ideas, and basically anything I need to remember. And I love that Evernote can be easily accessed and searched across all of my devices. 

You can check out Evernote here.