2024: How to Tackle Big, Overwhelming Projects by Julie Morgenstern on Managing Big Projects

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2024: Julie Morgenstern reframes procrastination as a natural response to oversized, unclear tasks rather than a flaw in discipline, offering a practical way to regain momentum. By breaking complex work into manageable steps and focusing on one layer of thinking at a time, you can make consistent progress without overwhelm. This approach transforms intimidating projects into achievable actions, restoring both energy and a sense of control. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "The challenge for most people is actually sticking to that time and using it to get the intended project work done." "When it comes to legato work, the most common obstacle is that the task is too big." "Practice as far as your headlights can see–in other words, define the first three steps, and once you get those done, you can see further down the road and define the next three steps." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2024: How to Tackle Big, Overwhelming Projects by Julie Morgenstern on Managing Big Projects is an episode from Optimal StartUp Daily by Optimal Living Daily LLC.

This episode is 7:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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