Me sat outside a cordon, Afghan, 2013

611 Downloads and Counting: Why Showing Up Matters More Than Perfection

This week, CWCEdge hit 611 downloads. For some, that’s a small milestone — for me, it’s huge.

Because every download means someone connected with leadership, growth, or resilience. It means someone pressed play — and that means everything.

The journey so far has been full of highs — from visiting Seating Matters on the Lean Made Simple Tour with Ryan Tierney, to connecting leadership lessons with grassroots football.

But it’s also been full of late nights, tech hiccups, and plenty of moments of doubt.

And that’s the point — growth isn’t clean. It’s messy. It’s consistent. It’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel ready.

To everyone who’s listened, shared, or supported — thank you. You’ve helped turn a small idea into a growing community.

🎧 Listen to the 611th Download Special on CWCEdge Podcast — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and CWCEdge.com.

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