I find that i work better under the stress........but man do i stress.....i directed my first short there last March.....the night before I began shooting think i only slept about an hour.........kept thinking about how i wasn't prepared with the actors and wether i'd be able to creatively lead everyone.........but it all worked out in the end I managed to make what i think is quite a nice little short........well for my first try......in my opinion I think it's nearly unhealthy for someone whos in such an important role not to be unbelievably nervous!!!!!! Anyone else agree???