Why working harder wasn’t enough for Kobe... or for your business

Some players put up insane numbers but never win championships. Some business owners work harder than everyone else but never hit their big goals.

And the reason? It’s not a lack of talent. It’s not a lack of effort.

It’s because they’re trying to do it all alone.

Just look at Kobe Bryant in the early years of his career.
He was unstoppable. One of the hardest-working, most skilled players the game had ever seen.

But despite his legendary talent, his team kept falling short of championships.

Until one key change flipped the script:

He stopped trying to carry the entire team on his back.

Kobe realized that even the hardest-working player in the world needs the right team and system to win. So instead of taking every shot, he leaned into the triangle offense, a system built around trust, teamwork, and efficiency.

He let his teammates step up. He played smarter, not just harder.

And that’s when the rings started stacking up.

The Business Owner’s Blind Spot

I see so many business owners making the same mistake Kobe made early in his career.

They work harder than everyone else. They’re the first one in, the last one out. They feel like if they don’t do it, it won’t get done right.

But here’s the truth:

🚨 If your entire business depends on you, you’ve already hit your ceiling.

Just like Kobe had to learn, the real key to winning isn’t doing everything yourself. It’s building a team and a system that makes success inevitable.

The Benefits of Leading Instead of Doing

When you make this shift, your business stops being dependent on your time and starts running like a well-oiled machine.

Imagine this:

✅ Your team knows exactly what they’re responsible for. So you don’t have to micromanage.
✅ A playbook so decisions get made without your constant input. So you’re not the bottleneck.
✅ A system that keeps things running smoothly... even when you take a step back.

The result? More growth, more freedom, less stress.

And I’ve seen it happen firsthand.

One of my clients, Alvina, was running her business like a one-woman show, making every decision and solving every crisis herself. She had a team, but without clear direction, they weren’t aligned with her vision. Once we implemented the right systems and team structure, she went from overwhelmed to having a strategic plan to 20x her business.

Because real success isn’t measured by how much YOU can do.

It’s measured by how well your business runs... without you in every play.

So… what’s your next move?

You can keep pushing, grinding, trying to carry the whole thing yourself…

Or you can build a team and a system that takes your business to championship levels.

But What If You're Not Sure Where to Start?

I get it. Stepping back is easier said than done.

What if your team isn’t ready?
What if you delegate and it falls apart?
What if you lose control of the business you worked so hard to build?

These are real fears. But the solution isn’t to do more... it’s to set up the right systems so things run better.

That’s exactly what I help business owners do.