The Myth of the ‘Strong Friend’ – And Why I’m Done Being Her
You don’t have to hold it all to be worthy of love, success, or rest.
For most of my life, I’ve been that person—the driven one, the one with all the answers, the one who shows up, handles it, and holds it down for everyone else. I’m ambitious, I’m resourceful, and I love building things that matter. But over time, I realized I wasn’t just building a business—I was building an identity around being "the strong one."
And let me tell you: that identity gets heavy.
I convinced myself that slowing down would mean losing my edge. That if I asked for help, I’d be giving away control. That rest was something you earned after burnout—not before. Like many high-achievers, I equated my value with output. I thought my resilience had to look like doing it all alone.
But it doesn’t. It can’t. And honestly, it shouldn’t.
Delegation Isn’t a Weakness—It’s Leadership
At a certain point, I had to admit that doing everything myself wasn’t a flex. It was a bottleneck. It was keeping my business small and burning me out in the process.
So I started asking for help.
I brought in people I trusted to support the vision I’ve built—folks who believe in it as much as I do. And something shifted: I had more time to think clearly, more energy to create, and more space to be human and successful at the same time.
According to a Gallup study, CEOs who master the art of delegation generate 33% more revenue than those who struggle with it. That’s not just a small difference—it’s a direct link between letting go and scaling up. Delegation isn’t about handing off busywork; it’s about making space for leadership. When high-level thinkers allow themselves to focus on vision instead of being buried in execution, businesses grow faster, teams feel more empowered, and decision-making becomes more strategic. The data is clear: delegation isn’t a sign you’re doing less—it’s proof you’re building something bigger.
The business didn’t suffer. It grew.
My ideas didn’t slow down. They expanded.
And I didn’t become less of a leader. I became a better one.
Unlock True Leadership
It’s time to stop holding yourself back with the myth that leadership means doing it all yourself. True leadership isn’t about carrying the weight alone—it’s about knowing when to lean on others and trusting your team to help carry the load. If you’re ready to step into the next level of your leadership, to be the visionary and strategic leader you’ve always been meant to be, now is the time to make that shift.
Let’s talk about how you can start delegating with purpose, creating a sustainable business, and building the support system you need to truly thrive. Reach out below, and together, we’ll make sure you’re leading with clarity, strength, and the right kind of support behind you. It’s time to stop hustling in isolation and start leading with intention.
Stay Focused,
-LuLu 🩷
