Peel the garlic clove
Cut off the root end
Smash the clove with the flat side of a knife to loosen the skin
Remove any loose skin
Slice the clove lengthwise into thin strips
Stack the strips
Chop across the stack into small pieces to mince
Gather and repeat chopping until the desired mince size
Optionally mince with a garlic press by placing peeled cloves in the press and squeezing into a bowl