Starting is hard. 0 to 1 is hard. But once you take that first step, everything

Starting is hard. 0 to 1 is hard.

But once you take that first step, everything changes. Experience builds confidence, confidence makes action easier, and the cycle starts to feed itself.

Faster and faster you go!

Here’s the secret: act first. Don’t wait until you “feel ready” because that moment never comes. Instead, do something, anything, no matter how small. Observe what happens, make adjustments, and act again. That’s the OODA loop—Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Run it like a machine, over and over, until you’ve turned 0 into 1.

And then?

The strategies that got you from 0 to 1 often won’t get you from 1 to 10, and that’s perfectly fine. Growth is about adapting, not clinging to the past.

Most advice out there is from “experts” who are at their 100 to 1000 stage. Their advice can sound brilliant but is useless if you’re still at 0. They’ve forgotten what it’s like to start—how paralyzing the fear and inertia can feel.

Beginners need teachers who understand the subject and know how to unlock that first step. Someone who can guide them past the mental blocks and into action.

Here’s how to go from 0 to 1 in a few key areas of life:

1. Dating

If you’ve never dated, forget about finding “the one” or planning your future with someone. Start with a low-stakes date with someone who’s available, even if they’re not your ideal partner.

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s experience. Learn to relax, enjoy the moment, and build your confidence. The better you get, the better people you’ll attract.

2. Business

Stop dreaming of the perfect startup or crafting elaborate business plans. Just get one person to pay you for something you can do. Anything. Mow a lawn, design a logo, bake cookies.

The goal isn’t to build a company yet—it’s to prove to yourself that you can exchange value for money. That first client will make the second one easier, and before you know it, you’re in business.

3. Fitness

Don’t aim for a perfect gym routine or a dramatic transformation. Start by doing one push-up a day or walking for 10 minutes. Build the habit.

Once you’ve proven to yourself that you can show up consistently, you’ll naturally start doing more. That’s how you go from 0 to 1 and beyond.

4. Writing

Have a book idea but never written anything? Don’t even think about writing a book. Write one blog post, one tweet, or one short story. Share it. Repeat the process until you’re comfortable. Writing grows from practice, not perfection.

5. Social Confidence

Struggle with talking to strangers? Start by saying “hello” to the cashier or making small talk with a barista. No pressure, no expectations—just a smile and a simple interaction. Each tiny step builds your courage for bigger conversations.

Here’s the hard truth: Nobody’s coming to save you, do the work for you or make you start. You have to take that first step yourself. The good news? Once you do, the next step will feel easier. You’ll build momentum, and momentum makes all the difference.

Start today. Make it small, make it manageable, but make it real. Go from 0 to 1. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.