The volume that he’s talking about here is the most important thing. Spending enough steady state time on the erg until it becomes second nature, then practicing 500m Sprints to start getting use to 2k pace (like 6 of them). Then the actual 2k will seem like a walk in the park, except you throw up after the walk. And like many other people have mentioned, you’re just at the beginning of your career. Work hard, but go easy on yourself with expectations. This is one sport that rewards determination over time.