Some of the things I learned from my first interview I realize could be applied to any other new thing One may try in their life. This is by no means an exhaustive list so feel free to comment to add others!
- Be humble
- Try things for the first time with those believe in you enough that they can look past their momentary judgment of you…remembering that in general you have your shit together even if you have had weeks, months, or perhaps even years to prepare for this moment and still can’t get it exactly right
- Accept the moment and the process
- Schedule twice as much time to accomplish the task than you originally anticipate
- Schedule 10x (literally) the amount of time afterward than originally intended to process and digest what just happened (you may be so energized that you’ll want to stay up all night so plan accordingly for the next day)
- Thank all parties involved
- Be open to changing your process for the next time you do such a task
- Make sure the environment is comfortable (seating, room temp, water/bathroom breaks, etc) you don’t need any added stress or distractions
- Tell yourself “well done” for doing something for the first time, and maybe even something no one else has ever done before!
- Do it again making all necessary changes from the lessons you learned
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