Add up all of your 'Almost's' and start your own revolution.

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We chase “success” like it’s a missing piece of ourselves - something just out of reach, always promising fulfilment but never quite delivering. We’re surrounded by the big, shiny moments: the standing ovations, the press features, the Insta-worthy wins. But what if the real magic - the real transformation - isn’t in the applause, but in the quiet courage of almost?

Think about those times you’ve sat in stillness, mulling things over. Most of life doesn’t look like a victory lap. It looks like effort. It looks like the nearly-made-it moment, the dream that came close, the relationship that almost worked, the plan that nearly landed. And in our perfection-hungry world, “almost” gets a bad rap — seen as failure, not quite good enough. But what if “almost” is where we really grow?

“Almost” is where we learn grit. It’s where we sharpen our insight. It’s where empathy is born -  not in perfection, but in the space where things didn’t go as planned and we kept going anyway. That’s where wisdom lives. That’s where the richness of being human really kicks in.

Picture the musician whose work touched a few deeply, even if it didn’t go viral. Or the scientist whose life's work didn’t hit the breakthrough, but laid the groundwork for someone else to take it further. That’s not failure - that’s legacy. That’s value. That’s impact, even if it doesn’t come with fanfare.

The mountain top gets the glory, but let’s not forget it’s built on thousands of careful, courageous steps - many of them “almosts”. And if you're someone who reflects deeply, who sees meaning in the spaces between the milestones, you already know, those steps matter.

Here’s the twist most people miss: our collective “almosts” - the near misses, the brave tries, the heartfelt attempts - are the glue of progress, of connection, of being fully alive. Success is often loud, but “almost” hums with quiet truth. And for those of us who value depth over dazzle, that truth resonates.

So here’s the invitation: stop chasing perfection. Honour your efforts. See the richness in what didn’t quite work out. Celebrate the courage it took to try. Because in that space - in the nearly, the not-yet, the so-close - you’ll find something far more powerful than any trophy: meaning, connection, and the deep knowing that you’re not alone.

This isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about widening the lens. Seeing the beauty in the journey - especially in the moments we don’t usually celebrate. And if you, like me, believe there’s more to life than headlines and highlight reels, maybe it’s time we start honouring the quiet, powerful revolution of almost.


Take care, Dawn

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