Suddenly, the way you’ve always done things isn’t quite working anymore. Things slip. Onboarding takes longer than it should. You find yourself answering the same questions repeatedly because there’s no consistent process in place. You’re busier than ever, but somehow it doesn’t feel like progress.

Delegation can feel like a big leap, especially if you’re used to being the person who “just gets it done.” But the fastest way to make outsourcing work (and actually stick) is to start with the right tasks.