A glimpse of the Ocean

Question

It begins with a challenge, a look straight in the eye

But when you take a step back see you stare into the night

Listen and act; don't get confused by a verse

To finish the spell you must learn to do this well first

Answer 1

is it

a puzzle

because it begins with a challenge

the puzzle is posted

but when you take a step back

you start thinking about the possible solutions

listen and act dont get confuzed

watchout for red herrings and check your logic

to finish the spell

to be good at solving puzzles you need to know how they work