Hard stuff because it is tricky to estimate and prone to surprises; low-level stuff because so much is built on top, it needs to get there first.
If you find yourself doing the minimum, ask yourself this: Why? What’s the reason you’re doing the minimum?
If you're thinking without writing, you only think you're thinking.
Across the many different structures, though, non-profits have one thing in common: They don't have owners. And that's what matters.
When the perceived pain of doing something is too high, willpower alone is rarely enough for lasting success.