First thing you need to think about is the meat. Bad meat will make you look like a moron every time! You won't necessarily know it to look at the meat, but when you cook it, you'll think you did it wrong and it will end up tough.

❌ Don't go to the store and buy "lean meat", this is going to ruin your steak every single time!
✅ Go to your butcher and tell him you need a good steak for pan frying. While you're at it, ask him for advice. Don't have a butcher? Time to change that!

Lay your steaks out on the table and put a little salt and pepper on them, that's all you need.