Used to describe efforts that are overly ambitious and likely unachievable, emphasizing the impracticality. He's trying to boil the ocean with his one-man startup idea.
Pro Tip 2/3
Scale Back
Implies that less complex or realistic steps should be taken instead of big leaps. To succeed, you need to scale back rather than try to boil the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3
Avoid Perfectionism
Encourages focusing on achievable standards rather than striving for unrealistic perfection. You're boiling the ocean by trying to make your essay flawless.