What if everything you’ve been taught about productivity, success, and growth was backward?
We’ve all heard the message: Work harder. Work longer. Take on more.
But what if that message is exactly what’s holding you—and your team—back?
This week, I want to flip the script.
Because real growth—the kind that scales teams, builds legacies, and drives real results—doesn’t come from doing more.
It comes from doing less.
But not just any less.
It’s about doing less of what doesn’t matter and more of what matters most.
Let’s dive in.
Why “More” Isn’t the Answer
Most entrepreneurs and leaders fall into the trap of thinking success equals hustle. That more hours, more responsibility, and more tasks will eventually lead to more results.
But let me ask you:
How often does doing “more” leave you burned out, unfocused, and exhausted by Wednesday?
That’s because effort alone is not leverage.
Clarity is leverage. Focus is leverage. Delegation is leverage.
10x Is Easier Than 2x
This concept comes from the powerful book 10x Is Easier Than 2x. It challenges the idea that small improvements and incremental effort will get you where you want to go.
Instead, it asks:
- Where do you shine?
- What is your zone of genius?
- What could you accomplish if you focused only on that?
Because when you focus only on what you do best—and surround yourself with others doing what they do best—you stop grinding and start soaring.
That’s real leverage.
The Power of Staying in Your Lane
When you stay in your lane, you bring your best self to the work. You:
- Make better decisions faster
- Add more value with less effort
- Show up more energized and focused
- Avoid burnout and task fatigue
And when your team stays in their lane too? That’s where the magic happens. Everyone pulls in the same direction. People feel empowered. Culture thrives.
How to Create a “More with Less” Culture
So how do you put this into practice?
- Clarify Roles & Lanes
Make sure every team member knows what success looks like in their role.
Don’t blur responsibilities—clarity wins. - Ask, Don’t Tell
Great leaders don’t give all the answers—they ask powerful questions.
Questions invite ownership, unlock thinking, and build capability. - Create Culture Alignment
Culture isn’t a poster on the wall. It’s how people behave.
Choose one core value a week and talk about it. Score to it. Celebrate it. - Leverage Relentlessly
Technology, people, relationships, even past adversity—these are all leverage points.
If you’ve overcome something tough, that’s experience. Use it. - Engage to Retain
People stay where they feel seen, valued, and challenged.
When your team believes they matter, they act like it.
Less Isn’t Lazy. It’s Smart.
Getting more by doing less isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about cutting clutter.
When you stop trying to do it all, you actually get better at what matters most.
You bring more clarity to your team.
You create more space for innovation.
You avoid decision fatigue, reactivity, and the chaos of spinning too many plates.
That’s not just good for business.
That’s good leadership.
Final Word
You don’t need more to be more.
You need focus.
You need structure.
You need a team where everyone knows their lane and owns their lane.
The next level of your leadership isn’t in the hustle.
It’s in the leverage.
So, this week, ask yourself:
- What should I stop doing?
- What do I need to delegate?
- Where do I shine—and how can I stay there more often?
Here’s to working smarter, living better, and leading well.
See you next Monday.
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COACH MICHAEL DILL is an Award-Winning Certified Business Coach, global speaker, and published author. He is a proud ActionCOACH Franchise Partner as well as the President of Power & Ice Wealth Creation, a strategic leadership company that works with business owners, leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs to build systematized, structured organizations while accelerating mindset, efficiency, and effectiveness to achieve extraordinary results.
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