How To Eat An Elephant
A proven approach to tackle your biggest challenges, problems, and projects
You're in the right place.
You may have heard the old advice:
What if that's not true?
What if "one bite at a time" is not the way anyone has ever tackled a massive challenge?
What if the way to eat an elephant is:
TOGETHER
Think about any oversized challenge you've faced. Any big problem. Any significant goal. Did you do it by yourself, one bite at a time?
No? We didn't think so.
Did other people lend a hand? Cheer you on? Show the way? Of course they did!
Ready to tackle your elephant the right way?
Don't be shy. Give it a BIG name.
• Earn a PhD
• Write a book
• Finish a triathlon
• Start a company
• Launch a new product
• Change careers
• End global warming
• Transform our company culture
How's that feel? Too big to tackle? Scary? Intimidating? Impossible?
If so, it's a good name!
"I don't know yet" is a GREAT answer. Very honest. We respect that.
And maybe it doesn't matter why you want to do it. Maybe it's enough to simply want to, even if you can't / won't / don't want to explain yourself to anyone. Maybe you want to skip this question.
Go ahead. It's your elephant.
But... it is a pretty good question. Answer it if you can.
Or be super specific, like "it would boost my professional credentials and open new doors for career growth."
Or write "I don't know... yet." That's still a good answer.
Don't skip this question. It's the key to the whole thing.
Write names of real people (whether you know them personally or not). Add a few notes about how they can help.
| NAME | How They Can Help |
|---|---|
- How much do I have to personally do?
- How much can I share or delegate?
- Is the goal to "get it done" or "do it myself"?
- Who's tackled this challenge before?
- Any parts I don't want to handle?
- Any parts I can't wait to tackle?
What's Next?
Now that you've identified your elephant and your support network, it's time to start taking action. Remember: you don't have to do this alone.
Reach out to the people you've identified. Share your goal. Ask for help. You might be surprised by how willing people are to lend a hand when you're clear about what you're trying to accomplish.
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