The 80-Ton Problem: What an Ancient Greek Statue Taught Me About Stuck Projects

23/10/2025 4 min Temporada 2 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

The marble figure would stand nearly 30 feet tall if upright. Like me, it sports a tunic and a short beard. I’m not sure what size sandal works for a six-foot-long foot, but arch support and traction seem essential.But why is this enormous statue lying abandoned on a hillside instead of standing in a temple or museum? And what can I learn about perfectionism?