So Hard File

If you are struggling with content or complexity, use a standard structure to organize your thoughts:

The most efficient way to approach a daunting project is to start at the end and work your way backwards. So Hard

: If your thoughts feel fragmented, focus on building "planks" that connect one idea to the next, rather than trying to see the whole "knot" at once. If you are struggling with content or complexity,

: Before building, ask if you can build it (technical feasibility), should build it (business/goal alignment), and if they will actually use it. When a topic feels "so hard" to tackle,

When a topic feels "so hard" to tackle, putting together a feature—whether it's a piece of long-form journalism, a software function, or a complex essay—often comes down to a structured breakdown. 1. Define "Done" and Work Backwards