She Slept in Her Paint Clothes So She Could Be Ready to Help

Our youngest was SO excited to paint her room that she literally went to bed in the clothes she planned to wear for it.

And when morning came?

She was ready.

She painted.
She kept us company.
She helped Daddy while he built the vanity.

And once everything was anchored in place, she helped organize all their makeup.

Was it the fastest possible way to accomplish everything?

Probably not.

Although, to be fair, she was pretty speedy—and GREAT at it!

But watching her learn something new, take ownership, and absolutely throw herself into the project was worth every extra minute.

And it got me thinking about how often we do the opposite in business.

We try to carry every piece ourselves because we know how to do it.

We can do it faster.

We don’t want to bother anyone.

Or we’re convinced it will just be easier if we handle it ourselves.

And sometimes, it is.

But sometimes, the goal isn’t simply getting the thing done.

It’s building something that other people can participate in.

It’s teaching.

It’s delegating.

It’s collaborating.

It’s letting someone contribute.

It’s creating something together.

And yes, sometimes it takes a little longer at first.

You might have to explain something.

Answer questions.

Give someone the opportunity to try—and maybe even make a mistake.

You might find yourself thinking, I could have just done this myself.

But what you’re building isn’t just the finished product.

You’re building capacity.

For yourself.

For your family.

For your business.

You’re creating opportunities for other people to learn, grow, contribute, and take ownership.

And eventually, the extra time you invested in teaching and including someone else can give you something even more valuable:

More capacity to do the things only you can do.

So whether it’s painting a bedroom, building a business, or creating the life you’re working toward, remember that doing everything yourself isn’t always the fastest—or the best—way forward.

Sometimes the extra minute is the point.

Sometimes the messy process is where the growth happens.

And sometimes, building something together is so much better than simply getting it done.

And that’s worth a little paint on the clothes.