It is no disgrace not to be able to do everything; but to undertake, or pretend to do, what you are not made for, is not only shameful, but extremely troublesome and vexatious.

There is nothing embarrassing about having limits, and a good deal of trouble in refusing to admit them. Taking on work you are not equipped for wastes your time, disappoints people who were relying on you, and is exhausting to keep up, all to avoid one moment of saying you are not the right person. The pretence costs far more than the admission.

Say no to one thing this week that you know sits outside what you do well. Recommend someone who can do it properly. Then put those hours into whatever you are actually made for.