What does it even mean in this context to start doing something? In my circles, the first step usually is to review the respective literature and poke it with a

What does it even mean in this context to start doing something? In my circles, the first step usually is to review the respective literature and poke it with a stick to see what works. I can't think of anything right now that this would not work with, thus, I'm ready for anything. Nobody said I had to do a good job off the bat.