Why does starting feel so hard?
Starting rarely fails because of motivation. Too many decisions and a vague first step usually create the block.
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When the outcome is defined too broadly, your mind tries to solve the whole path before making the first move. You are not unready; the unit of action is simply too large.
A useful start does not need to create total confidence. It only needs to produce one real observation so the next decision is based on evidence.
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Define a first step that can end in one sitting.
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The purpose of starting is learning, not proving talent.
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Keep one decision fixed and test only one variable.
Do this next.
Choose one thing you have delayed. Write a version that can be finished in 20 minutes and answers only one question.