Member-only story
Should You Do It Yourself or Pay Someone?
A clear system to decide when it’s worth your time — and when it’s time to delegate.
Every day, you’re faced with silent decisions.
Do I fix this myself or pay someone?
Do I spend the evening figuring this out, or outsource it and move on?
Most people don’t have a system for this. They decide based on gut feelings, stress, guilt, or outdated beliefs about saving money.
“I’ll do it myself, it’s cheaper.”
“Why pay $300 when I can spend a Saturday and do it for free?”
“They’re charging too much — I’ll figure it out.”
The truth?
You’re not just choosing between money and time.
Without realizing it, you often choose between effort, results, energy, peace, and long-term outcomes.
I used to get stuck in these choices until I built a system to make my decisions more clearly.
I share that system in this article, with real-world examples and a reminder to avoid falling for false savings.
First: Stop saying “I saved money”
Let’s get one thing straight:
