I Blew an Audition with Robert De Niro — But the Surprising Lesson Now Helps Me Crush Every High-Stakes Moment

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I’ll never forget the moment I got the call: an audition for a movie with Robert De Niro.

My brain short-circuited as soon as I heard his name. De Niro. The Godfather. Heat. Goodfellas. How could I not get distracted?

As the big day drew near, I spiraled. This wasn’t just another audition. This was the audition.

What if this is my big break? What if I blow it?What should I wear? Do I look the part?What if I forget my lines? What if I forget how to speak?Maybe I’m not ready. Maybe I’m not good enough.But what if I am?

The pressure

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