We live in a world obsessed with results. We’re conditioned to measure success in major milestones like new jobs, big launches, book deals, six-figure months, dream bodies, dream houses, dream everything. But here’s the truth: most of life isn’t a grand arrival and progress isn’t always loud. Instead, it’s more like a series of steps, missteps, reroutes, and small but mighty wins along the way. Sometimes that might look like getting out of bed when it would’ve been easier to hide. Other times, it’s pausing before you react or choosing to rest when your mind tells you to grind harder, trying again after a setback or continuing to show up when you could have given up. Those wins…they deserve a standing ovation, too. 
Many times, when you’re chasing something bigger; whether it’s building your dream business, launching a creative idea, stepping into your purpose or just figuring out what’s next, it’s easy to get caught in the loop of “not enough yet,” forgetting how much you’ve already grown, built and become. It’s that space in between, the space where you’re not where you used to be, but you’re not quite where you want to be either. In that space, it’s easy to overlook your progress. But just because it’s not flashy doesn’t mean it doesn’t count and figuring out how to find that sweet spot between striving for more and being content with where you are is important. It’s what makes that space in between more bearable and even beautiful.
When you begin to truly honor these what society might refer to as small moments, you change the way you relate to yourself. You stop waiting for some imaginary version of success to feel worthy and start celebrating this version of you – now. You stop measuring your life by what hasn’t happened yet, and start appreciating everything that already is. Gratitude becomes less of a buzzword and more of a grounding practice. And there’s something powerful that happens when you start to regularly celebrate your tiny wins. You mind starts to notice them more and your confidence starts to increase exponentially, not because you’ve arrived but because you’re moving forward, step by step, with intention.
And sometimes, it’s not about chasing at all, but it’s more about getting still enough to let your dreams catch up with you. To let the right ideas, the right timing, the right people…align. Whether it’s life or business, momentum doesn’t always come from a sprint. Many times it comes from staying steady, showing up consistently and trusting that the seeds you’ve planted are growing – even if you can’t quite see them yet.
So, if you’re in a season where the big wins haven’t arrived yet, don’t forget that this part matters too. You’re learning how to handle pressure. You are developing resilience. You are mastering your message, your offer, your craft, yourself. That’s not time wasted; that’s preparation. That’s becoming the person who can actually sustain the dream once it shows up and THAT’S something worth celebrating.