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Join Date: Mar 2008
Rookie Year: 2003
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Re: What Do You Wish You Would Have Known Your Rookie Year?

This is a great thread. All Rookies should read. Here is my 4 sense.

1. Believe in Gracious Professionalism. I thought I understood what it ment and what it was, then my team was on the receiving end of GP. That is when I really got it. I would not think twice about helping another team in need.

2. If you don't have a mentor team, find one. Your rookie year is more chaotic than the rest because you are experiencing everything for the FIRST time. A mentor team will guide you through that chaos.

3. Mentors are there to help you. They want you to succeed. Use them and enjoy them.

4. Never underestimate the value of great team moms. My team might never eat if it weren't for them.
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