I don't know man. I kind of look at the bid package, see what layovers I can at least drink a beer or two on, someplace cool in the summer, somewhere warm in the winter, bid it, fly it, come home and scoop up doggie doo in the backyard.
Rinse.
Repeat.
I saw a presentation Bob Courtelyou during In Command and quickly learned that he knows way WAY more than I do about why he makes what planes go whatever places.
It was comforting.
You break it, you fly it, I'll run the ECAM. If you're scared, get us back to the airport. If we've got time, we've got time. Questions, concerns, thoughts? Ok, preflight checklist please.