When starting a big project, one should remember the proverb 'start with what's near at hand'.

He lost everything.

She is planning a date with her current boyfriend.

My boyfriend gave me a gift.

Everyone was surprised by the news.

No problem, I will do that job.

That proposal is completely unthinkable.

As a practical question, how are we going to fund this project?

This exam is a matter of life or death for me.

He is viewing that situation as a serious problem.