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Helping freelancers find new clients and build thriving businesses @ Harlow. Growth consultant. Early stage investor. Romanticizing life.
I wanted to share something that hit me hard this past week—a lesson about celebrating our wins that I think many of us need to hear. Last month was filled with what should have been *very* exciting milestones for me: - Our first billboard went up (it still feels surreal to see Harlow in Times Square) - Launched two new powerful programs for freelancers (money-saving tax workshop and our growth accelerator) - Participated in a virtual panel to over 250 people? - Booked our biggest sponsor *ever* - I locked in a new consulting client that I genuinely am excited to help And yet... I felt meh. Why? Because none of it had translated to game-changing revenue growth. I was caught in this roller coaster—feeling the high of accomplishment one day, then disappointment the next. Then, as if the universe knew exactly what I needed, I received two messages that helped shift my attitude. The first came from my coach Robyn MacNeill, who reminded me about the importance of staying in a growth mindset and celebrating *every* win and milestone. We chatted intensely about how I personally should celebrate those wins to give myself validation. The second was from Amanda Goetz, who posted her own story and journey about the same concept the same week. Their message was clear: Not every win needs to be a revenue-breaking milestone to be worthy of celebration. Here's what I've realized since re-embracing this mindset: Those "small" wins were creating ripples I couldn't immediately see. - The billboard led people who recognized Harlow to reach out to and reconnect. - Our new programs are gradually building interest, and every week, the amount of people we're helping is increasing.? - The speaking engagement opened doors to conversations in my DMs and emails that are now turning into partnerships and clients.? - Having the use case of the first sponsor gave me the confidence and evidence to pitch to the next big sponsor.? - In the first week of working with my new consulting client, we broke through barriers for them, making working with me super valuable in the long term. By allowing myself to celebrate these moments—regardless of their immediate financial impact—I've created space to notice the momentum that's building. I share this because I know many of you are in the same boat. You're working hard, launching new programs, locking in new clients, but sometimes feel like it's not enough because the "big payoff" hasn't arrived yet. So here's my invitation: What small win can you celebrate? The client who said "yes,"? The positive feedback on your work? The newsletter that hit 200 or 500 subscribers? That initial social post you finally got the courage to share. These moments matter. They're not just pit stops on the way to success but success itself. Let's celebrate our journeys, not just our destinations. Because when we acknowledge how far we've come, we create the energy needed to go even further. What small win can you celebrate today?
It's taken me 9 years to realise that it's about the journey, not just the destination, and now I enjoy my day to day work more than ever before. Good luck on your journey. ??
Congratulations, I love this message Samantha Anderl!
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2 天前I celebrate (small) wins daily because, as you noted, Samantha Anderl, they matter. Giving a "Yes!" or a "Woo hoo!" and even doing a little bit of a happy dance helps with growth mindset AND it lets the universe know we appreciate the Littles and look forward to the Bigs! :) Recent wins for me: I published my first-ever LI newsletter on 2/4 - having said I would do it years ago - and I celebrate each new subscriber each day. I'm awed and honored that 570 people have subscribed so far to Headed in the Write Direction for business owners who don't have time to write. I always celebrate new projects - landing them, completing them, and getting paid for them. There's so much to celebrate every day! You have SO MANY, too, and I'm glad you quickly found your way out of the rollercoaster ride of emotions. We experience those when we forget to celebrate the Littles. :)