# Interview Advice By:: [[Brian Heath]] 2024-07-29 Being nervous or excited before an interview is informative. In large part, nervousness and excitement are the same biological responses. How one interprets the biological feeling within the situational context is different. So, either way, the body is in a state of heightened awareness as we unconsciously recognize the pivotable criticality of this moment. Of course, this does not mean the moment is actually critical in any way. Instead, at the minimum, one has developed an expectation that this moment matters, and the body is keen to oblige. So, one starts to sweat, get hot, and respond in ways that are out of character. One loses control regardless of the positive or negative spin one puts on it. Rhythmic and focused breathing tends to break us out of it, but one can hardly do this during a multi-hour interview. The only opportunity is before or during a break. As one practices this, it becomes easier, and one might even be able to do it during the interview. However, another approach exists entirely. Unfortunately, it often only comes after a series of experiences, self-realizations, and a level of economic freedom that one is satisfied with. It can be summed up this way: not giving a shit about the outcome. The only part that matters is the spectacle, experience, and artful performance. When one reaches this point, interviews no longer hijack one's body, and one can make of it as one wishes. Masters of any craft make it look easy because they fully control themselves. One is in control of one's controllability. In a paradoxical twist, not giving a shit makes one even more desirable, so one is offered even more opportunities. Perhaps this is the best advice for an interview: learn to not give a shit about the outcome. The rest will follow. #### Related Items [[Interviewing]] [[Caring]] [[Outcomes]] [[Work]] [[Freedom]] [[Emotions]]