Monday is the big day: my interview. I’ve been thinking about for a while and, oddly, I’m not all that nervous or anxious. Of course, there is some … anticipation; after all, I’m taking on a completely new task, one that I haven’t experienced in nearly 14 years. Luckily, I have someone that I trust that was willing to conduct a mock interview with me yesterday. She seemed satisfied with most of my answers and made great suggestions on how I could improve my responses. Today I’m meeting with someone else to help fill in other gaps that I may be asked about Monday morning.
Overall, I feel pretty confident, in part because I know that even if I don’t get the job, I already have one that I enjoy. Maybe that—and the Tao of Steve—is why I’m not overly nervous.
What is the Tao of Steve?
Be desireless
Be excellent
Be gone
In other words:
Want without attachment
Present your best self
Walk away
It’s become a bit of a mantra since hearing a member of Toastmasters outline it. I should send him a thank you letter.