Following March’s election, former Danish MP Lotte Rod is offering guidance to the unusually high number of new, inexperienced members of Parliament. After fifteen years in office, Rod has identified five key mistakes she made during her time as a parliamentarian. In a recent contribution, she aims to provide a handbook for these new legislators to avoid repeating those same errors. Her intention is to help them navigate the challenges of their new roles more effectively. Rod’s advice draws from personal experience, offering insights into the realities of parliamentary work. This guidance comes at a significant time, given the substantial influx of first-time MPs. Ultimately, she hopes to contribute to a more productive and impactful parliamentary session.