Know what you’re working on; understand the nuances of it in detail. Question and counter-question yourself. It always helps when you’re working on a new project, and you do not know what’s happening.
Most of the time, you get lost and zoned out because you’re confused. And that’s not a good way to season yourself when you’re starting up in your professional sphere.
Always pay attention to detail, as the one who is assigning a task to you might not have the time to explain things. And neither can you go with an empty feeding bowl, tap the spoon in it, and ask your questions like a crybaby.
Make it a point to stay awake and ask lots of questions—to yourself. The answers you’ll get by being aware and observant of the things happening around you.
Look and learn from people, projects, and yourself.
Stay awake. Be aware.