What to do if you have a particular challenging task or project you always seem to put off

Utilitarian Method: An ethical/moralist approach that proposes the greater good or utility of an action or inaction

Utilitarian Method for Handling Challenging Projects or Tasks

trades “what is in for me?” with “what is in it for the others?”

Since handling tough project or task will bring the greater number of good to a greater number of people, Utilitarian method urges that it be given top-most priority

The Utilitarian method taps into the natural human psychological disposition of satisfaction in helping others

The ‘How’ of handling tough tasks the utilitarian way

Steps to handling tough tasks the Utilitarian way

Think of the long and short term reward of doing the task

o Awareness breeds encouragement

o Knowledge gives incentive to do more

Make adequate preparation to handle the task

Preparation beats all

“Sharpen your axe” thoroughly

Start it – Do it first thing in the morning – Do it now!

“Put your hand to the plough”

If it must be done, now is the time

Piecemeal approach – break it down – no holistic tackling

“Even an elephant can be eaten in bits”

Prioritize.

Find the most efficient way to do it – the best way out!

Leverage on your strength

Do your maths

Get help – do it with company – find someone who wants to help

o Engage others

o Ride on the shoulders of giants

Make it a game – enjoy the emotional lift of taking the challenge

o Take the challenge

o Break your records

In the overall, you should know that it is energizing to take on challenging tasks. Once done, you know you now have one less thing you cannot do and you have the laurels to show for that.

Remember that it is energizing to surmount tough tasks

Thanks. You’ve been a very wonderful audience.

Contact slideTobi Adono serves as the digital marketing lead at Big Field Digital.

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