There’s a terrible disease going around called icandoitallitis. This is a very serious disease which can cripple entire businesses and possibly destroy lives, so it would be prudent to recognize the symptoms early.
- Paranoia
- The unyielding belief that no one can do anything as well as you, therefore everything must be done by you
- An unnatural amount of stress
Thankfully, there is a cure — delegation. If you are able to self-diagnose this problem, then take the necessary steps to cure it.
If you have a staff, distribute the work evenly among them. You may be surprised at what they can do (after all, you hired them). No staff? No problem. Outsource. Make a list of your weakest points, then prepare a plan to outsource them to someone more capable. That will free up your time to focus on what you’re actually good at.
Icandoitallitis is leeching your business and slowly destroying your sanity. Many who let it go untreated end up with untreatable Superman complexes or nervous breakdowns. Before it’s too late, take an honest look at what’s on your plate. Is your belly full, yet stuff is still piled so high it’s falling off the sides? Yes? It’s definitely time for you to delegate.
