“Omnipotence is not knowing how everything is done; it’s just doing it.” -Alan Watts

You’re starting a project. Presenting a product. Learning a new skill.

You don’t have to know everything about it. You don’t need to know every possible note you can play right off the bat. You don’t have to know every word in a new language. You don’t need to know everything about your product.

You’ll learn along the way. How do you learn best? By doing it. 

It’s intimidating. It’s scary. It’s overwhelming. 

Take it in small steps. Accomplish small goals along the way. It will help you gain confidence. Your first try will be awful. Second time around, really bad, but a little better – slightly better. 

Learn along the way. Fake it. Act super confident, even if it feels like you’re lying to yourself. 

If someone asks you something you don’t know, don’t pretend like you know it, tell them you have no clue. Ask for their help. Don’t worry about looking stupid. 

Ask as many questions as possible. Screw up a bunch. Learn from those mistakes. The more questions you ask the more you learn. It will save you a ton of time along the way. 

Just start doing whatever you’re afraid to start.