Self-reliance is a strength, but when overused, it becomes a liability.
Written by:
Justin Walton
Date:
July 31, 2025
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Self-reliance is a strength, but when overused, it becomes a liability.
The ability to ask for help is one of the most underappreciated leadership skills. It shows self-awareness, humility, and wisdom and opens the door to deeper connection.
For strong people, independence can sometimes mask isolation, so learning to break through that and reach out with purpose can start to strengthen leadership.
Reflection prompt
What is one area where asking for support could move something forward faster for you?
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Justin Walton is an Executive and Financial Coach, and Consultant working in Essex and London. He writes regularly on financial well-being and brings his lived experience and professional expertise together to benefit clients and partners.
Don’t hold onto what is holding you back.
My work sits at the intersection of leadership, finance and personal wellbeing, helping business owners, professionals and leaders align work, wealth and wellbeing so they can create lives that feel successful, not just look successful.
I am the founder of the Life Beyond Success platform and creator of ALIGN - Achieving Lasting Impact, Growth and Nexus ® ("ALIGN") methodology, a framework shaped by three decades of experience across professional services, business ownership and property investing, alongside formal training in executive and financial coaching.
