Need advice on first live MTT

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I plan on heading to AC to play in the Taj's $100+20 MTT on saturday morning in a few weeks. I've never played a live MTT, but have played 15-20 online MTTs. I have treated the beginning of the MTTs much like a SNG, playing pretty tight to not spew chips but loosen up a few levels in.

How should I start the live MTT? Rounds are 20 or 25 minutes, but you obviously don't get as many hands, so you may need to make some moves early. Am I wrong or right here? What is the best way to get off to a good start in one of these live MTTs? Thanks