This morning began as many do, with yoga. A quiet flow to settle the nerves and bring focus to what lay ahead. As I moved, I noticed a deep orange stretch across the sky. I stepped outside to watch the sunrise, an intentional pause to ground myself in gratitude and positive intention. Whatever the day held, I wanted to meet it with clarity and calm.
Today was D-day, my first case study interview. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I carried a quiet hope that I’d come through it well. After my walk, I rushed home to prepare for the 9 a.m. call, heart racing, energy high, ready to show up. I was excited. I was grateful for the opportunity. And I was nervous.
The interview didn’t unfold as I’d hoped. Unexpected circumstances made it challenging, overwhelming, even. The pressure, coupled with my own internal build-up, created an experience that felt more unsettling than empowering. I did my best in that moment, but I won’t pretend it was easy. Once it was over, I exhaled with relief. But the weight of how it went stayed with me.
Later, in reflection, a truth settled in, even with 20 years of experience, when certain areas aren’t actively practiced, they fade. And in pressured situations, it’s hard to recall buried knowledge on demand. That realization stung, but it also taught me something valuable.
Preparation isn’t just about knowing the content, it’s about rehearsing the pressure. Mimicking time constraints, simulating the interview environment, and practicing with intensity can make all the difference. Building that inner groundedness isn't just ideal, it’s essential.
Today didn’t go perfectly. But it wasn’t wasted. It was a lesson. A step. A crack where the light gets in.
I’m learning. I’m recalibrating. And I’m still rising.
~Nerusha
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