When I started learning data analysis, I thought the hardest part would be Python or statistics. I was wrong. The hardest part was knowing where to start , what actually matters , and how not to get lost  in the data. Over time, through courses and hands-on projects, I developed a simple approach that helps me stay focused and make sense of what I’m analysing. This post sums up how I usually work. 1. Defining the Problem First (Before Touching the Data) Before opening Excel,