WOW Wednesdays! Embracing the Near Win

Hi Lovelies,

How is it going in your neck of the woods? The weather is warming up pretty nicely around these parts and I can only be happy about that. The last time I chatted with you all I was urging you to vote for my design over at By Hand London's Secret Garden Design Competition. Well, I have you know that I didn't win or even make it as a runner up. HOWEVER, I do consider it to be a near win. Though I didn't have enough votes to be considered a winner, I still feel like one. I received so much support and I was thrilled to know that people were rooting for me and my creation. That was the biggest gift I would say. Anyway, the loss or near win is refreshing and energizing. Probably a year ago, I may not have been so cheerful or resilient. Maybe I would have. Who knows? Anyway, I recently watched a TED Talk given by Sarah Lewis on the Near Win. She speaks of the mastery process from those facing near win moments in archery. I am sure this can apply to whatever your craft or field is. So, for this WOW Wednesdays segment, I bring you Sarah Lewis' TED Talk. Tell me in the comments below, what have been your near win moments and how were you able to stay resilient?

Until next time, have a beautifully designed day.

Best,