Feeling stretched thin by a thousand small tasks? Let’s talk about using the leverage of delegation. We pull apart the myths that keep smart people stuck like “it’s faster if I do it,” “no one can match my quality,” “I don’t have time to teach” and replace them with a simple, practical system that frees your focus for high-impact work.

With finite time, energy, and attention, the only way to scale your results is to move repeatable, low-value tasks off your plate and keep the work that truly demands your expertise. You’ll learn how to apply the 80 percent rule to pick the right starting point, why documenting once can save you hours every week, and how tools like Loom (Loom.com) make it easy to create easily reusable training.

We challenge you to choose a repeatable task and delegate it today. Keep your highest and best use work and let the rest go with intention.

Please subscribe for more practical systems to maximize your time and elevate your life and share this with a teammate who needs to up their delegation game. If you want more in-depth resources, you can contact Blinn at his websites below.

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Ever notice how one person can leave you tense, scattered, and behind on your own priorities? We dig into the real cost of energy vampires and why removing chronic drains is one of the fastest ways to reclaim focus, make better decisions, and feel calm while you grow.

We'll start by defining energy vampires in plain terms. Then we'll map the hidden downsides of reduced focus, higher stress, and lost momentum. You’ll hear simple tells to watch for, like dread before a call or a pattern where every conversation centers on the energy vampire's problems.

From there, we'll shift to action. You’ll get specific tactics such as tightening access, shortening conversations, slowing your response time, and declining invites where chaos tends to follow. We'll emphasize that access to your time is earned, not assumed, and share language that keeps limits calm and consistent. Once you remove persistent drains, you free capacity for deep work, better leadership, and steadier emotions, and you can replace chaos with people who energize and challenge you.

If someone popped into your mind the moment you heard “energy vampire,” take the next step. Pick one boundary to implement today, protect your attention, and create space for the work and relationships that move you forward.

If this episode helped you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a review to tell us what boundary you’re setting next.

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What if the fastest way to level up isn’t adding more, but cutting what drags you down? On today's episode, we dive into the power of a "Don’t Do" list. These are simple rules that protect your time, energy, and focus so your calendar reflects your priorities instead of everyone else’s.

With time being finite and attention being limited, pre-deciding what you refuse to do slashes decision fatigue and stops reactive work before it starts. You’ll hear practical identity-based suggestions like never saying yes on the spot, skipping meetings without an agenda, and blocking off peak hours that turn vague intentions into daily defaults. We'll also tackle the emotional traps behind urgency, why other people’s emergencies don’t have to be yours, and how to avoid the morning spiral of email and notifications.

You’ll learn how to turn time leaks into boundaries, post your list where it guides your choices, and share it with teammates and family so the guardrails are respected. The goal is intention and iteration, not rigidity. Get ready to write three simple “I don’t” rules that calm your day and create space for better yeses.

If this conversation helps you reclaim your attention, subscribe for more practical strategies, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a quick review to tell us your top three don’ts.

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