Borrow a few tricks from the pyramid builders. First, break big tasks into small, movable pieces. That 2.3 million block project? They moved one block at a time. Your huge work project is the same—chip away, don’t try to lift the whole thing at once. Second, use the “wet sand” principle: reduce friction in your day. If a task feels impossible, find the one small adjustment that makes it easier. Pour water on your own roadblocks.
Another tip: use your network. These workers didn’t do it alone—they had a whole crew, motivation, and a clear goal. Find your own “Friends of Khufu,” whether that’s a coworking group or a book club that holds you accountable. And finally, pay yourself in what fuels you. For them, it was beer. For you, it might be a good podcast, a hot bath, or a 15-minute break every hour.
