How would we terraform Mars?

Background: Interest in the red planet is re-surging. For example, Elon Musk has said he will lay out a detailed plan for Mars colonization this September.

Question: Assuming the next step in space exploration is to make Mars habitable for many people, what are the steps you take to get there? Where do you even start?

How do you get the atmosphere and the water and all the energy you'll need to Mars? What is the timescale for such an endeavor?

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