Thirteen years ago, exhausted with two small kids (4 and 6), I had an idea one evening: I asked my 6-year-old to tell his little sister a bedtime story. Smart, I thought — until loud crying erupted. He'd started a story about a monster coming through the window, and both got scared.

That became a coaching moment for me:

  1. Not everything that CAN be delegated SHOULD be. Some things carry connection and meaning — bedtime stories are bonding, not just tasks. Ask what to delegate and what to keep, however tired you are.
  2. Be careful what stories you tell yourself. "I'm not good enough." "It's too late for me." Those are stories too — and the more we tell them, the more we believe them. The right story can change everything.
  3. Monsters are misunderstood. Most aren't mean — just misunderstood. (Fun Fact #1: Monsters wear pyjamas to formal events. Cozy and classy.)

If you ever feel stuck — maybe it's time to rewrite the story you're in.

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