Most people have had the experience of a traditional interview, and most people find it a nerve-wracking experience.
I've had my own ups and downs with interviews over the years. I've had very easy interviews where it was more of a conversation instead of grilling, and I received a job offer on the spot. I've also had very difficult interviews such as panel interviews with a group of inquisitors.
One time I was in an interview for a supervisor position. It was just the hiring manager and me in his office. The dress slacks I was wearing were tighter than my usual pants, and I had my flip phone (this was pre-iPhone) in my pocket. As I shifted my weight and crossed and uncrossed my legs, I was inadvertently pushing the button on my phone that snapped pictures. Even though my phone was on vibrate, the "click" sound of the picture being snapped was still audible for some reason. I heard it. The manager heard it, but neither one of us said anything. It happened multiple times, and finally, I stopped shifting in my chair and was sitting on pins and needles for the remainder of the interview. The interview itself went well in my estimation, but the hiring manager decided to select someone who had more management experience.
Aside - Any time a reference to tight pants shows up, I always think of this clip from The Tonight Show.
Most people prepare for an interview. You spruce up your resume and prepare to speak to anything on it. You read up on the best way to answer the typical interview questions. You get a good night's sleep the day before the interview. You dress professionally. You put your best foot forward in every way possible.
Imagine if you had an interview every day. I think this is the way many successful people operate. They don't have interviews every day, but they show up just as prepared for whatever they do each day.
My experience over the last couple of months with nootropics has opened my eyes to the idea that we don't have to just settle for how we feel or our energy level. We don't have to wait around for creativity or inspiration. We have a lot more control over our energy, how we feel, and the way our brain works. The way we sleep, the food we eat, the physical activity we do, and the way we manage stress all play large roles in how we show up in the world.
I've had my own ups and downs with interviews over the years. I've had very easy interviews where it was more of a conversation instead of grilling, and I received a job offer on the spot. I've also had very difficult interviews such as panel interviews with a group of inquisitors.
One time I was in an interview for a supervisor position. It was just the hiring manager and me in his office. The dress slacks I was wearing were tighter than my usual pants, and I had my flip phone (this was pre-iPhone) in my pocket. As I shifted my weight and crossed and uncrossed my legs, I was inadvertently pushing the button on my phone that snapped pictures. Even though my phone was on vibrate, the "click" sound of the picture being snapped was still audible for some reason. I heard it. The manager heard it, but neither one of us said anything. It happened multiple times, and finally, I stopped shifting in my chair and was sitting on pins and needles for the remainder of the interview. The interview itself went well in my estimation, but the hiring manager decided to select someone who had more management experience.
Aside - Any time a reference to tight pants shows up, I always think of this clip from The Tonight Show.
Most people prepare for an interview. You spruce up your resume and prepare to speak to anything on it. You read up on the best way to answer the typical interview questions. You get a good night's sleep the day before the interview. You dress professionally. You put your best foot forward in every way possible.
Imagine if you had an interview every day. I think this is the way many successful people operate. They don't have interviews every day, but they show up just as prepared for whatever they do each day.
My experience over the last couple of months with nootropics has opened my eyes to the idea that we don't have to just settle for how we feel or our energy level. We don't have to wait around for creativity or inspiration. We have a lot more control over our energy, how we feel, and the way our brain works. The way we sleep, the food we eat, the physical activity we do, and the way we manage stress all play large roles in how we show up in the world.
Lately I've been convinced that we never really achieve our dreams... never rise to our ambitions. Instead we fall to our standards. So we need to make sure we keep them high.
Good to hear that you're journey is sticking with such.
BTW now THIS POST isn't lazy writing.