Making the First Step
Seeing a large blog post, a super talented guitar player, or a well established student in a research lab are incredibly daunting things. Seeing someone do something you want to get into at a level way above your head is pretty discouraging, especially on something you need to be doing. But at the end of the day, everyone started off the same way you are now. The important part is starting, no matter how small.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.