Falling Up

Don't panic, get overwhelmed or feel that things are over your head. The first step is to get all the knowledge you can about the problem or situation and make the most informed decision possible. Your next step and the most important step is to reach out to your network. There's a high probability that your colleagues or mentors have come across this problem in the past. Take what they tell you, use it or put your own spin on it. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. 

Always expand your network. Go to industry conferences and talk to as many people as you can. Try to hand out and get over 100 cards. Once you get these cards follow up with them and stay in touch. Your knowledge is only as good as your network.