I think the most recent generations are missing out on something those of us over 30 grew up with and that's great sayings. Sure some are corny and some don't have the most political correctness for today's world, but it was a way that we all could connect and would instantly know what someone meant when they used one of those sayings. One of the reasons sayings have "gone the way of the Dodo" (yes, that's one of them) is because of how fast things change. We don't spend as much time on a topic as we used to, probably in part because of how many topics we have access to thanks to the internet. We can truly be people of diverse interests and that means that we're not "staying in our lane" and living with a narrow focus in life. Of course some people are thankful and say "good riddance" to these classic sayings, but I think there's value in them.
This thread of thought of course began because I was watching a home renovation show and the lead actor if you will tried to delegate the project but ended up having to regain leadership and fired a whole bunch of people to get the project done the way they wanted it done and with more sensitivity to time and budget than the fired leadership team was showing. The saying that goes along with this story is "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself."
When it comes to success this is certainly something that applies because as crucial as delegation and teamwork are, sometimes not only is it better if you do it yourself, there may not really be a reason to delegate it. When you choose to delegate something you have to weigh the risks and the time that you'll have to invest in explaining exactly what you want done (and if applicable how you want it done), and how much you'll need to check in to make sure things are on track. If it's simple or straightforward when it comes to the explanation ("buy and install x window in y room" or "do research and write up a comparison of 5 or so options for savings accounts for kids") and you don't have to check in on the progress a ton, it's clearly a good option for delegation. But if you're having a communication issue or there are specific details that make it just as easy or easier for you to do it, and it's something that matters (it's more than information you might use or something you might like to see done), then it's important to strongly consider just doing it yourself.
It's not about needing or requiring perfection every time, or not letting others make mistakes, or about being a control freak, it's about knowing when you taking a hands on approach and doing it yourself is the best thing to do in the situation. And ultimately it comes down to your success is your responsibility, so sometimes the best thing to do is to take control of the situation and do what you need to do to make progress or get things back on track. What are you doing in your success journey this week?
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