You burn out, rob others of growth, and create a bottleneck.
Adopt a 24-hour pause for non-urgent requests. Ask: “Does this align with my top 3 goals this week?” 4. The Megan Mistake #4: Mind Reading (Assuming Intent) What it looks like: “They didn’t text back — they must be mad at me.” / “She didn’t praise my work — she must think it’s bad.” megan mistakes
Resentment builds, and your core priorities suffer. You burn out, rob others of growth, and create a bottleneck
Use the “70% rule” — if someone can do it 70% as well as you, delegate it and provide clear guidelines, not a script. 3. The Megan Mistake #3: Forgetting to Protect Your Energy What it looks like: Saying yes to every request, call, or favor without checking your own capacity. The Megan Mistake #4: Mind Reading (Assuming Intent)