Keep your eye on the big picture. Explain that you ask for help when you've taken on too much or have fallen behind. Exhibit your ability to adapt, detailing how quickly you react. Intentions to overperform don't go very far if those intentions aren't actualized. Avoid examples that reflect poorly on your performance. Describe the situation, the obstacle, and how you overcame it.

"Early on, I wanted to present myself as an overachiever by taking on anything and everything, but I bit off more than I could chew. I was afraid to admit it, worried it would reflect poorly on me. Once I realized I needed to recruit help or risk over-promising and under-delivering, I asked for help. My supervisors redistributed the workload. Initially, they planned their goals based on what every team member promised to deliver. When one person takes on too much work and it needs to be redistributed, it hurts the team's big picture goals, potentially setting everyone behind. Since then, I have learned to take on fewer responsibilities. Now, when I finish early with high-quality results, I step up to help wherever I am needed. My intentions were always to go above and beyond, but that's only possible when you go about it the right way."