Why Bias for Action Matters?
Take baby steps to learn AI - why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck, and how tiny steps can unlock big change?
We often think of progress as a single big leap - a bold career move, a complete transformation, or a breakthrough moment that changes everything.
But in reality, progress rarely looks like that.
Most of the time, it begins with something much smaller.
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The Trap of “Someday”
For years, I have been a “someday“ person, and often a “Monday“ person. I would just think, plan, dream - “Someday I will lose weight“, “Someday I will do a podcast“, “Monday…from Monday I will hit the gym“, “From next month, I will invest more“, and the somedays and Mondays would go on.
I found myself stuck in an endless loop of wanting to start something new but never actually starting.
I had ideas. I had dreams. I even had a plan. Yet, every time I thought about taking that first step, my mind whispered:
“First, learn a bit more.”
“Wait until you’re more confident.”
“Someday soon, you’ll be ready.”
The problem?
That “someday” never came.
The Moment of Realization
It gradually hit me, I wasn’t avoiding the work because it was too hard.
I was avoiding it because I was waiting for certainty - for that perfect moment.
For the perfect day, the perfect knowledge, the perfect confidence.
But I realized,
certainty doesn’t come before action, it’s created by it.
The Shift: Acting Without Perfection
I made a decision - I wouldn’t wait for the big leap anymore.
I’d just take one small, imperfect step. I started to train myself to believe in the process, not spend time looking for the outcome.
And so I did.
I started with a tiny action that felt manageable.
Then another.
And another.
Something powerful happened: momentum took over.
Each small step built confidence.
Each win created energy for the next one.
The big transformation I had been imagining?
It didn’t happen overnight, but over time, those small actions stacked up and changed everything.
Why Bias for Action Matters
We think we need perfect preparation to move forward.
But the real key to progress is bias for action - the willingness to move before you feel ready.
It’s not recklessness.
It’s trust in yourself to figure things out along the way.
You don’t need to know every step.
You don’t need a flawless plan.
You just need to start.
Starting Small: A Gentle Way to Begin Learning AI
When people think of learning AI, they often picture long coding marathons, advanced math, or massive technical projects.
That’s not how you start.
You start by making it light. Playful. Human.
Here’s what worked for me, and might work for you:
Pick one tiny thing - Instead of “master AI,” start with something as small as working with ChatGPT to create an article, do some research on your favorite topic.
Turn curiosity into daily habits - While sipping your morning coffee, read one short AI blog or watch a 5-minute video. Listen to a podcast on AI while driving. That’s it.
Share what you discover - Post a single insight on LinkedIn. Don’t worry if it’s perfect, just let others join your journey. You don’t need to share expertise, just share what you have learnt.
Build something playful - Create a tiny AI-powered quiz, a meme generator, or even an automated to-do list. Small experiments unlock big learning.
Stack little wins - Each small step gives you confidence, dopamine, and momentum. Before you know it, you’re no longer a spectator,
you’re part of the movement.
Learning AI doesn’t have to feel like standing at the foot of a mountain. It can feel like wandering through a café-lined street, exploring at your own pace, enjoying every step of the journey.
Your Turn
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start learning AI - stop waiting.
Ask yourself:
👉 Where is your bias for action?
Today, take one small, imperfect step toward what you’ve been putting off.
Because action beats intention.
And your future self will thank you for not waiting.
Read this blog that walks you through building a simple agent in Python.
Read this roadmap to learn AI easily - for non-tech professionals.
Tomorrow I will share what I have been learning the past couple of weeks.
Enjoy your Saturday!