Going through the files on my Google Drive, I came across this gem. A note I wrote myself when I came to Seat­tle to inter­view with Wiz­ards of the Coast. The file was titled “Dear Future Self.”

Enjoy!

Dear future self,

If you’ve fol­lowed your own instruc­tions you’re read­ing this the morn­ing of the inter­view, after being dressed and about to walk out the door. Know­ing you as I do, I’d like to remind you of a few things:

1. You’re awe­some. No mat­ter the out­come of the interview.
2. This job is yours already, like Hitch said, they’ve already flown you across the coun­try, now it’s up to you to not screw it up.
3. Be your­self, you’re killer in interviews.
4. Be calm and patient. Con­sider ques­tions before div­ing into answers.
5. Be con­fi­dent but not cocky. Smile, don’t smirk.

You’ve got this. Now fold this up, put it in your pocket and call your wife to get the smile on your face.

– Past self