Post-Performance Reflection and Etiquette

Mike Quackenbush discusses the importance of professionalism in wrestling, emphasizing three key actions after performances: thanking your partner and ensuring their safety, expressing gratitude to those who provide stage time, and seeking feedback for improvement. He also advises against publicly criticizing your own performance, as it can negatively impact others' perceptions. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.

Why is it important to balance both the wrestling and professional sides of a career?

• To focus solely on wrestling skills

• To present yourself as a real professional

• To avoid networking

• To ensure you have a backup plan

What should you do immediately after a performance with your partner?

• Thank them and check for injuries

• Ignore them

• Leave the venue

• Start planning the next match

Who should you thank for providing you with stage time?

• The audience

• The promoter or booker

• The referee

• Your family

Why is it important to express gratitude for stage time?

• It is a right

• It is a privilege

• It is a formality

• It is unnecessary

What question should you ask your performance partner after cooling down?

• Did you enjoy the match?

• What did you think of the audience?

• Is there anything I could have done better for you?

• How was the lighting?

Why is it important to ask for feedback from your performance partner?

• To show you are in service to them

• To boast about your skills

• To criticize their performance

• To plan a vacation

What should you avoid doing after a performance?

• Leaving immediately

• Thanking the audience

• Criticizing your own match

• Boasting about your performance

What was the mistake Mike Quackenbush made after a performance?

• He ignored his partner

• He criticized his own performance

• He forgot his gear

• He left without thanking anyone

Why should you not express disappointment in your performance immediately?

• It is not professional

• It might affect others' perception

• It is unnecessary

• It is too late

Where is it suggested to discuss any disappointment in your performance?

• Backstage immediately

• During the next match

• In front of the audience

• At the diner or bar