Take Back Your Power: Master Every Part of Your Business

Relying too heavily on others for critical expertise can create dangerous dependency.

Delegation is essential—but dependency can be dangerous. Ariya Malek of Educational Awakening Center shares a powerful lesson learned the hard way: when you don’t know how to do something, your business power belongs to someone else. In his journey, mastering every facet of his business became a turning point not just for operational freedom, but for confidence, clarity, and leadership.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from a business misstep has also been the most impactful to my success. Early on, I was dependent on others, relying on their expertise in certain areas of the business. My power and success were dependent on them, and I had no clue how to do what they did. These partners realized that I needed them and took advantage by overpricing and controlling timelines. Now, I’ve learned and mastered every part of my business, and I can delegate without feeling fear and anxiety that things won’t get done. If something can’t be done by others, I can do it on my own with no hesitation. This gives me ultimate power. I now tell every new entrepreneur and business owner to never be held hostage in your business by someone who knows you need them. – Ariya Malek, Educational Awakening Center

True empowerment in business isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about being capable of doing anything if needed. Leaders who rely too heavily on others for critical expertise put themselves in vulnerable positions. Learning the ins and outs of your business helps you delegate with discernment, not dependency. It also builds trust and clarity within your team. Ariya’s reflection urges founders to never give their power away blindly, but to lead with both knowledge and ownership.