.how-step {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition: .3s;
}

.how-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(79,70,229,.25);
}

.step-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #4F46E5;   /* outlined circle */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.step-icon i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #4F46E5;              /* icon stands out */
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  background: #4F46E5;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.how-step h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-step p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #6b7280;
}