Can I admit something kinda blunt to you?

I sometimes hate the word “can’t.”

It’s because I hear people use it to talk themselves out of succeeding. But I also know there are some situations where the word “can’t” applies, and doing everything yourself is one of them.

Every Monday, my staff and I meet in a Zoom room to go over what we’re working on and what’s in the pipeline, and make sure everyone has what they need. 

And every Monday, I’m so grateful to see all those faces staring back at me on the computer, because each and every person on my team plays an integral role in Code Red’s success. 

I can’t reach all the people I want Code Red’s message of hope and healing to reach without good people around me. 

In other words, I can’t do it ALL myself. Not anymore. 

And when it comes to taking care of other people, neither can you. 

I know because I see it over and over again. Always shoving your needs to the back burner takes its toll, and if it hasn’t already, it will catch up to you in some pretty frightening ways. 

Instead of letting that happen (or letting it continue if it’s already happening), watch my video below about why always putting yourself dead last has the opposite effect of what you intend.