How Do You Eat an Elephant?

“One bite at a time.”

Simple. Memorable. Genius.

That same wisdom applies to something far more meaningful than finishing a big task—it applies to writing a letter that could change your grandchildren’s lives.

How do you write a letter to your grandchildren?

Twenty minutes at a time.

That’s it. Sit down and write for just 20 minutes a day, five days a week. In one year, you will have written more than 80 hours—80 hours of wisdom, love, stories, and hard-earned lessons that only you can give.

You may think your life isn’t extraordinary. It is.

You may think your words won’t matter. They will.

You may think you’re not a writer. You don’t need to be.

Your grandchildren don’t need perfection. They need you—your experiences, your mistakes, your values, your encouragement. As William James said, “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” This letter will.

Don’t worry about getting it right the first time. Nothing good is ever written—only rewritten. Start messy. Start unsure. Just start.

Help the people you love.Leave a loving legacy.Now is the best time.

Set a timer for 20 minutes today—and take the first bite.