An epiphany

Ironically, ever since I came to the (sort-of) decision to embark on "work 2013", I've felt a lot more zen about work presentations. Today, I had to help give a presentation to my new boss on the work of a team I was leading last year. (The portfolio has since been handed to someone else this year so perhaps that also contributed to the calm feeling as follow ups are not by me! ;p).

I went without (much) stress and for the first time in a long while, focussed more on the story I wanted to tell, rather than being afraid I might leave things out (and hence, ending up reading off the script). I was not afraid of judgment nor preoccupied about needing to sound smart, because it now meant little in the grand scheme of things.

I just had to be myself.

I've noticed this in other areas of my work too. Less uptight, more a "don't kan cheong, it'll be fine" mindset. Perhaps this is what they mean when they say, having an end in mind can help you see things in better perspective - and also make you a more effective person.