To be very honest, applying for partnership was a very impulsive decision. You know, when you get that gut feeling that you really need to do something, or else you feel you'd regret it. It gives you so much anxiety just thinking about doing it that you literally do it to relieve the feeling? That's how I felt when I applied.
I tried to apply with a very IDGAF attitude. I wanted to be like, "Here I am. Here's what I've done. Here's what I'm hoping this would lead to. Take it or leave it." Simple right? If they like my content, if they like personality and attitude, if I've shown promise in the platform, then I have a chance. If not, it's the high road, and questioning whether or not to try again.