21.   Careful observation and recording of events are necessary as a first step towards diagnosing the problem.

22.   Critical assessment of long held beliefs is the first step to new interpretation of historical events and other so called scientific truths.

23.   Defining your mission statement is the most critical first step in planning for your success.

24.   For each member of the group, a small change of habit was the first step to an identity of its own.

25.   For many young academics they provide the first step in the ladder of publications, now an essential requisite for career advancement.

26.   He would silence noise by poking his head down the first step and yelling threats of appalling punishment.

27.   Her first big step towards a career in movies was her move to Hollywood.

28.   I got a real charge out of seeing my niece take her first steps.

29.   I have to get my life back on track and the first step is finding satisfaction through work.

30.   Identifying the cause of a disease must always be the first step towards finding a cure.