When filming things are always changing, plans fall through, and it's probably already over budget. As an actor, you are normally protected from all this craziness, so what does it have to do with you? It's your job to make them not have to worry about you so they can worry about all that other stuff.
That means you come to every set, no matter how small your part is or how low budget is, completely prepared. Be so prepared that when everything changes you can change with it. Be flexible.
On set you are going to work with people who don't work the same way you do. That is why it's so important to be strong in your own craft and don't judge the other actors because they don't follow the same technique as you. Be there for the other actors, if they need you do something to help them be stronger in the scene, then you do it. Even if it's not part of your "process." Your job is to create the best scene possible and be the person the other actors can rely on.
Besides being the best actor you can be, you should be the nicest person on set. Say thank you to everyone. The crew who likes you will help make you look the best, sound the best, and do your best work. I recently heard some good advice, "Always remember you aren't as nice as you think you are." There is always room to be nicer.
Lastly, while on set smile and don't complain. Remember you love this job. Be the person people want to be around and then they will want to work with you again.
In short: be prepared and be nice. Don't make other people's jobs more difficult than they already are and just DO YOUR JOB.
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