Anything that’s new that’s also worth doing is going to suck.
Sure, it’ll be good for professional development and might even by fun with a shot of adrenaline.
But really it’s going to be difficult, you’ll be frustrated and you’ll feel uncomfortable.
Now that we know that, we can better prepare. Here’s my advice:
- Be insane with the amount of questions you ask others for clarification.
- Go outside your circle to see if others have done what you’re having to do. Ask for their help.
- Be up front with folks that it’s your first go at it. Not in the way of making an excuse, but in the way of letting them know you’re their to learn from their feedback.
- After you ask for their feedback. Ask for more feedback.
- Deliberately take breaks to do things you enjoy; things that don’t make you frustrated or uncomfortable.
- And lastly, as soon as the task is complete, find another new one.
Stay Positive & Momentum, Baby
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Senior Content Specialist at Encompass Technologies, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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