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STEP 1 · 2 MIN
2Name one thing
A clear, small goal is easier to work with than a long list.
STEP 2 · 2 MIN
3Make the task smaller
You do not have to see every step to find the first one.
STEP 3 · 2 MIN
4Give the next step a verb
A concrete action is easier to start than a vague intention.
STEP 4 · 2 MIN
5Try an imperfect start
A first attempt can be useful even when it needs changing.
STEP 5 · 2 MIN
6Notice what helped
Your own experience is useful information for the next attempt.
STEP 6 · 2 MIN
7Adjust the next step
A plan can change when you learn more.
STEP 7 · 3 MIN
Recognize the progress
Learning how to begin is progress too.