STEP 1 – Educate
The first step is to learn about the topic. This builds your foundation for the rest of the steps
STEP 2 – Prepare
This step lets you gather materials, information, and eliminate obstacles
STEPS 3, 4, 5, 6 – Action
These are action steps, usually in a specific order, each one building upon the previous
STEP 7 – Refine
This step looks back at the other steps to see where improvements can be made, and unload anything not helpful
STEP 8 – Maintain
This is the final step that helps you ensure the plan is stable and sustainable and/or repeatable.