Tomorrow I head out to the annual Halloween and Party Expo, the Halloween industry's major trade show of the year.
This will be my 22nd year attending this event.
I mentioned to my brother that it feels different this year.
He asked why, what made it different?
Thinking about that, I can only say,I'm not sure ....but it does feel different. 
There is no nervous anticipation. 
I have no anxiety over what the show will bring or how much business we will write.
I don't feel the pressure that I have experienced in the past .
It does not feel like my entire year's income lies in the balance of how the show goes.
When I left for the show last year, it was the first time I did so alone, without a team.
I was certainly apprehensive as to how that would work out.
This year, as I said, is different. 
 My role is clear and well defined.
My accommodations and travel plans have all been taken care of by my vendor.
I will meet the "team" that I am working with out there.Ooooh...an AHA moment.
I am part of a team this time. 
I am not "just a sales rep" this time.
I have no need to trowel the show floor for new opportunities.
My attention is fixed and focused on the task at hand.,representing one firm.
This is a very new experience for me. 
I feel relaxed and unbelievably confident.
It's actually kind of nice!