Acharya Prashant explains that for the most essential and central tasks of one's life, one cannot wait for a consensus or agreement from others. The most important work must be carried out regardless of whether others understand or agree with it. While one should make a full effort to explain their perspective to family members using all available means, it is also necessary to recognize the limits of one's time and energy. He advises evaluating the return on investment of one's efforts to ensure one is not wasting energy on those who are unwilling to change, comparing such futile efforts to grinding a stone.