the first step is always the hardest
Starting is the most difficult part of any task. Don't worry, the first step is always the hardest—it'll get easier after that.
first step is always the hardest
Prov. Starting a new endeavor is the hardest part of it. Fred: I want to quit smoking, but I can't convince myself to sign up for the "stop smoking" program, Jill: The first step is always the hardest. If I can just start this project, I know the rest will be easy. The first step is always the hardest.