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Boil the ocean

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Impractical GoalsPlay
Used to describe efforts that are overly ambitious and likely unachievable, emphasizing the impracticality. SlideHe's trying to boil the ocean with his one-man startup idea.
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Scale BackPlay
Implies that less complex or realistic steps should be taken instead of big leaps. SlideTo succeed, you need to scale back rather than try to boil the ocean.
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Avoid PerfectionismPlay
Encourages focusing on achievable standards rather than striving for unrealistic perfection. SlideYou're boiling the ocean by trying to make your essay flawless.