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What to keep, what to coach, and what to let go

How to decide what's actually worth your energy

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Jun 3, 2025

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If you’re new here, you should know that a few months ago I hit a hard wall that ultimately led me to quitting my job. Too many meetings. Too many deliverables. Not enough space to think.

My to-do list was overflowing, and somehow I still felt like I wasn’t doing enough. You know those days where you start your day with positive intentions and somehow end your day with even more items on your to-do list? That was my every day.

So I opened a doc and wrote down everything on my plate. Then I asked myself three questions:

  • What do I have to own?

  • What could I hand off with a little coaching?

  • What am I holding on to that I don’t need to?

And just like that, the Delegation Triangle was born.

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