37. WRITE YOUR WORRIES AWAY

The number-one reason for failure during digital interviews is self-inflicted: worrying about the interview itself. Well, here’s a secret: worrying can be avoided! Here are two simple steps to help you do just that:

1. The night before your digital interview, tap into your subconscious. I want you to repeat this phrase fives times before you go to bed: “I will do a great job on my digital interview.”

2. Write your worries away. I want you to take a piece of paper and pen and write down what you are worried about before your digital interview. Not looking good, too much pressure, saying the wrong thing, whatever. Write down all your worries and then throw out the piece of paper before each interview. Throw your worries ...

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