Don’t do it yourself

“I’ll just do it myself” is a selfish statement.

We think we’re doing our work a service by doing everything alone.

We think it makes us better when we know how when others don’t.

But eventually, we will stop.

In that moment, we won’t be able to do it alone anymore.

In that moment, those who trusted in the outcome we gave them will be left hanging.

In that moment, no one can step in to help, because you kept the map hidden from them.

If we truly want to help them, we’ll give them the gift of our patience to equip others with our skills, so that those we care about – clients, family, peers – aren’t left in the cold when our time comes.