Redominatelife

Accepting Help & Creating Assistance

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve come to understand—although later than I’d like—is the power of accepting help. For a long time, I wore self-reliance like a badge of honor, thinking it meant strength. But in reality, it often slowed me down and limited my growth. Accepting help isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom. It allows you to stretch further, learn faster, and focus your energy where it matters most.

Creating assistance is the next step. Instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed, build systems of support ahead of time—whether that’s delegating tasks, automating small routines, or asking someone with more expertise to guide you. Assistance is not just a lifeline; it’s a tool for expansion.

Think of every person, tool, or system you bring into your life as a “multiplier” rather than a “replacement.” When you accept help or set up support, ask: “How can this not just take something off my plate but multiply the value of what I’m doing?” That’s how you turn assistance into more, not just less.

If there’s one thing I would tell my younger self, it’s this: Don’t try to prove you can do it all alone. Build support. Accept help. And leverage that help to grow.

What’s one area of your life where you could accept help or create assistance today? Start small—reach out, delegate, or set up a system—

Until next time.