nwv recap #4: invisible progress

Author

Brooke Sherwood
April 29, 2025

dear founder,

this month, we learned something the hard way: not all progress makes a sound.

some of the biggest moves happen quietly — no applause, no proof, no clear signs. just the quiet work of showing up when it would be easier to give up.

we had to trust the invisible.
keep building with no guarantee.
& bet on a future that isn’t obvious yet.

what’s clearer than ever:

  • failure isn’t the enemy — hesitation is.

  • doubt isn’t a stop sign — it’s part of the road.

  • real momentum often starts on the hundredth silent attempt, not the first loud win.

this was a month of foundation, not fireworks. and that’s exactly where the real work happens.

exciting moments: 

  • 26 newsletters down — six months of consistency in the books.

  • alignment calls with a mentor helped us start laying down the future company structure.

  • a new team member joined and is pushing the mvp faster than we expected — momentum is real.

scary moments: 

  • success later depends entirely on the moves we make now — and we know it. setting the right structure isn’t optional; it’s critical.

  • trusting invisible progress feels risky. it takes guts to keep moving when the wins aren’t obvious yet.

what i’m carrying forward: 

  • silent progress is still progress.

  • what feels slow today is setting the pace for a faster tomorrow.

  • trust what’s happening below the surface.

we keep moving — not because it’s easy or obvious, but because we know what we’re building is worth it.

With purpose, vision, & appreciation, 

Brooke 

Brooke Sherwood

CEO & Founder

+1 (719) 565-9196

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