Graph Theory Path Problem

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Let $G$ be a connected graph such that $δ(G)≥k$. Proof there exists a path $P$ of length $k$ such that $G-P$ is connected.

I am not sure how do I actually approach this question. Do I consider contradiction or inductive proof, if so how. Really appreciate it alot

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We will try to prove that the path (v1,v2,...,vk) exist for every vertex v1 in G.

Let v1 be a vertex in G, then deg(v1)≥k since δ(G)≥k.

next we will pick a vertex from the k possible vertices, let call it v2 again deg(v2)≥k but we only have k-1 possible vertices we choose again a vertex v3 again deg(v3)≥k but we only have k-2 possible vertices.

since the graph is connected the path exists since their is a path between every pair of vertices.