Step five: Yes, but not me

- We've reached the fifth step…of the time-value prioritization funnel,…which is Yes, but not me.…We've now determined that this task has value…and we should do it soon.…We've also decided that we can't use technology…to get rid of it or to simplify it any more than we have.…So now it's time to involve real human beings.…This means delegation.…First, let me contrast delegation with abdication.…

Abdication is when you tell someone to do something…and you just hope it turns out okay.…It's almost like a flip of the coin or a roll of the dice.…Delegation, on the other hand,…means we give people clear instructions,…we establish clear expectations, and we follow up with them…to make sure the job was done properly.…All of us, regardless of what position we hold,…have the opportunity to delegate.…If you go to that burger shop on the corner,…you're delegating the task…of making burgers, fries, and a milkshake.…

You expect that they'll get it back to you…after you pay them money.…You're holding them accountable…because if they don't do a good job,…