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18. Slice and Dice the Task

18. Slice and Dice the Task

Cut a big task down to size using the “salami slice” method of getting work done.

With the salami slice method, you lay out the task in detail and then resolve to do just one slice of the job for the time being, like eating a roll of salami one slice at a time—or like eating an elephant one bite at a time.

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