Thank you Ysa for that thoughtful aggregation of advice. I didn’t know this wasn’t something one could find in the forum, and I’m glad you filled that gap, and so well. I think I’d add:
Accept confusion, and try to resolve it. Some people might think wildly differently from you. Work on improving clarity of thoughts and arguments, even with the short amount of time you have. It might be the best insight you’ll take away with you.
Welcome overwhelm signals, and don’t overlook them. A friend once told me they would book ‘coexisting 1-1s’ with friends: if you have friends also coming at EAGx, schedule a slot with them where it’s not expected to talk. It can be a good forcing mechanism to take a well-deserved break.
Thank you Ysa for that thoughtful aggregation of advice. I didn’t know this wasn’t something one could find in the forum, and I’m glad you filled that gap, and so well. I think I’d add:
Accept confusion, and try to resolve it. Some people might think wildly differently from you. Work on improving clarity of thoughts and arguments, even with the short amount of time you have. It might be the best insight you’ll take away with you.
Welcome overwhelm signals, and don’t overlook them. A friend once told me they would book ‘coexisting 1-1s’ with friends: if you have friends also coming at EAGx, schedule a slot with them where it’s not expected to talk. It can be a good forcing mechanism to take a well-deserved break.
Your last point is to true. It’s so replenishing to do that after a day of 1-1s.