A lot of people say they just need that first opportunity. However, most of them will not excel once they get it, after all, about half of them will be below average.
In this modern information age, a lot of gatekeepers have become less relevant. However, this profession is not one of them. First job, next gig, first promotion, partnership, first project with a desired client. Gatekeepers abound.
So you caught your break. Celebrate, yes. Now what? And tomorrow, and the day after that? How do we avoid taking things for granted and continue to excel?