Thanks! Yes, the final three really can be applied to nearly every situation that involves trying something new, especially when other people are watching you. After all:

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages.
-Shakespeare, As You Like It

Thanks again for stopping by.

Those final 3 suggestions are just awesome tips for life in general. Especially #1, mistakes aren’t fatal. They are part of life & often help the growing process You have a very nice blog here!

Before the performance that I cited in the introduction, I did none of the yoga poses that I usually use before a show, and I think that was my biggest mistake. It was especially unfortunate because I had been traveling (and therefore, sitting still) so much leading up to the performance.