Business owners love to say, “I’ll tackle that when things slow down.” But let’s be real – do you actually want things to slow down? You hired a team so you could work less. Yet here you are – still working nights, answering Saturday emails, and fixing work that isn’t yours. The truth: it’s not you. A couple of time thieves have snuck in when you weren’t looking.
The Usual Suspects
Business owners typically face 11 different time thieves. And when one or two take over, you lose the luxury of enjoying both your business and your life. Here are a few of the most common culprits:
• Delegating gone wrong – You hand things off, but they boomerang right back.
• Distractions – “Got a minute?” questions that derail a whole afternoon.
• Boundaries – Saying yes when you wanted to say no.
• Fires – Reacting all day instead of making progress on what actually matters.
• Procrastination – Pushing off the tough stuff that actually grows revenue.
Why It Matters
Every hour lost to a time thief is an hour you don’t get back with your family – or to think strategically about growth. Keep letting them run the show, and your business plateaus while you keep working nights and weekends. Spotting them isn’t always easy – but it’s the only way to eliminate them.
Your Next Step
Want to know which thieves are running your day? Take the quick, 11-question Time Thief Audit. It shows exactly where your time is leaking – so you can plug the holes, reclaim 10+ hours a week, and grow your business without sacrificing your nights and weekends. Start here: https://bit.ly/time-thief
