In many ways I consider the first Jam to be the worst Jam. The great learning that comes from it is not so much game related but game jam culture related. My first Jam taught me that I had a long way to go, I was so overwhelmed with the reality of it, I had no idea there was going to be anything required after the submission for example. What I did get a glimpse of was that actually for a short time you become part of a clan. A clan of strangers who are more than happy to help you out, be critical friends etc. Every Jam I do I come away from with better skills, new ideas and confidences. Regardless of how happy or otherwise I am with what I have produced game wise, I am always happy that I found the time to join the clan.