“Support is a strategy.” It’s not an afterthought or a sign that you’re failing—it’s a key ingredient in sustainable business and community work.
Support can look like:
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A virtual assistant, bookkeeper, or part-time teammate.
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A clear system that takes work off your brain.
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AI tools that help you think, write, and organize more easily
For many small business owners, educators, and nonprofit leaders, the default posture is “I’ll just figure it out myself.” That works for a while, especially if you’re capable and adaptable. But over time, carrying everything alone becomes its own bottleneck
Strategic support means asking:
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What am I doing repeatedly that someone—or something—else could help with?
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Where am I most irreplaceable, and where am I trying to be everywhere at once?
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What kind of system would make it easier to ask for and receive help?
Maybe that’s a documented onboarding process so new volunteers or staff can step in more easily. Maybe it’s a shared project board so everyone can see what’s happening without constant meetings. Maybe it’s a set of AI-assisted prompts so you stop staring at a blank cursor.
Support is not a luxury. It’s a way of protecting your capacity so you can keep doing the work you’re called to do—without burning out in the process.
