Are You Working Too Hard for the Results You Want?
Let me tell you about Maya. She’s an immigrant businesswoman who’s built a life and career through sheer grit and determination. Maya works harder than anyone she knows—fixing problems before they happen, triple-checking every detail, and carrying the weight of everything on her shoulders.
But here’s the catch: Despite all her effort, Maya feels like it’s never enough. There’s always more to do, more to fix, and more to prove.
Sound familiar?
Here’s a question for you: What if working harder isn’t the answer? What if success doesn’t come from doing everything but from doing the things that matter most?
Maya’s Story:
Maya started her day at 5 AM, answering emails and preparing for client meetings. By the time her team arrived, she had already solved a dozen problems and taken on another dozen tasks that weren’t even hers to handle.
She believed that if she didn’t do it all—and do it perfectly—everything would fall apart. But this cycle left her exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if all her hard work was even worth it.
One day, Maya paused and asked herself: “Why am I making this so hard on myself? What if I trusted myself to focus on what really matters?”
That question changed everything.
3 Awareness Questions:
To start shifting how you work, ask yourself these questions:
Do you feel the need to fix problems before they even happen?
How often do you take on extra work because no one else will do it as well as you can?
What would change in your life if you focused on just the essentials today?
Why Working Harder Isn’t Always the Answer:
For many of us, hard work is ingrained in our identity. We believe it’s the only way to achieve success, especially when we’ve had to fight for every opportunity. But here’s the truth:
Hard work is only effective when it’s focused on the right things. When you’re trying to do it all, you spread yourself too thin, and the results often don’t match your effort.
Maya learned this the hard way. Her constant overworking didn’t prevent mistakes—it made her more likely to miss the bigger picture. By focusing on what mattered most, she not only achieved better results but also found the time and energy to enjoy her success.
Do you hear yourself saying:
“If I don’t do it all, things will fall apart.”
The truth? Things will fall apart faster if you keep exhausting yourself. Trusting others and focusing on priorities creates better outcomes.
“I don’t have time to focus—I just need to get everything done.”
When you focus on what matters, you’ll actually save time. Spending less energy on busy work frees you up for tasks that move the needle.
“I’ve tried letting go, but it didn’t work.”
Letting go isn’t about abandoning responsibility—it’s about doing the things that truly drive results. Success comes from strategic effort, not sheer volume.
3 Quick Wins for Today:
Here’s how you can start simplifying your workday today:
Write Down Your Top 3 Priorities: Start your day with a list of three things that matter most. Ignore the rest until these are done.
Let Go of One Task: Look at your to-do list and cross off one thing that isn’t essential.
Celebrate One Win: Take a moment to reflect on something you accomplished this week, no matter how small.
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to stop overworking and start focusing on what matters, I’ve got something for you.
Take this quick quiz to see if you’re working harder than necessary and discover how to start creating results without the overwhelm.
Maya’s life changed when she realized that working harder wasn’t the answer. She learned to focus on what truly mattered, and the results spoke for themselves.
Now, it’s your turn.
What if success wasn’t about doing everything but about doing the things that matter most, in a way that works for you?