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Growth isn’t always obvious. But it’s always happening.
Write less. Connect more. Convert better.

Let’s be real.

“Growth” gets a lot of airtime in the online business world — but mostly in flashy, high-volume ways:

·       Subscriber count

·       Monthly revenue

·       Social reach

·       Product launches

·       Client waitlists

And if you hit those? Amazing.

But if you didn’t…
Or if your wins were smaller, slower, or softer?

This email is for you.

Because growth doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes it whispers.
And sometimes, it hides in plain sight — inside your everyday decisions.

Let’s redefine it.

Here are 10 signs of real, sustainable growth that might not have made it into your recap spreadsheet:

1.     You didn’t panic when you skipped a send.

2.     You wrote something vulnerable — and clicked send anyway.

3.     You replied to someone’s reply (instead of feeling awkward).

4.     You adjusted your email schedule to match your real life.

5.     You simplified your opt-in and saw better conversions.

6.     You got better at hearing “no” without spiraling.

7.     You stopped copying and started writing in your voice.

8.     You created one system — even if it was messy.

9.     You sold something and didn’t over-explain it.

10.  You celebrated without needing external validation.

That’s not fluff.
That’s a foundation.

Here’s what your business likely did this year — even if the numbers don’t scream it:

·       Built consistency in your own rhythm

·       Became easier to run, manage, and show up for

·       Started reflecting your voice, not someone else's formula

·       Supported you, not just your audience

·       Became more values-aligned and energy-respecting

That’s growth that sticks.
That’s flow that lasts.
That’s how you build a business that doesn’t burn you out.

Here’s a gorgeous, engaging email you can send right now — no need for a fancy recap design.

Just share what shifted.

Subject Line: “What grew this year (even when I couldn’t see it)”

Body:

Hey [first name] —

I used to think “growth” only counted if it was obvious:

More subscribers.
More revenue.
More launches.

But this year, I saw growth in other places.
Quieter places.
Deeper ones.

Here’s a snapshot of what grew in my world this year:

·       I sent emails I was proud of — not just emails that sold

·       I built one system that made everything feel easier

·       I let my voice lead, instead of tweaking to sound “right”

·       I paused when I needed to — and came back softer, clearer

·       I started trusting that showing up imperfectly was enough

No fireworks.
No viral moments.

Just steady, soulful progress — the kind that sticks.

That’s the kind of business I’m building in 2026 too.

And if you grew in quiet ways this year, I see you.
That growth counts. It compounds.

— [Your Name]

Your audience needs to hear this kind of honesty.
Because they’re often feeling the same.

And they’re tired of only being shown shiny stats.

Add this to your email or post it on socials:

“Tell me one thing you grew this year — even if no one else saw it.”

This creates reflection and connection.
You’ll be surprised how much people want to share.

Because growth is personal.
But it’s also deeply relational when someone holds space for it.

Let your brand be that space.

“What did I get better at this year — even if no one saw it?”

Write a few bullets.

Keep it light. Keep it true.

You’ll start to see how much is actually working — right under your nose.

Once you capture your growth snapshot, use it to:

·       Decide what rhythms you’re keeping in 2026

·       Identify systems you want to scale

·       Choose one thing to deepen (vs. adding more)

·       Anchor your messaging in what actually worked

This is how you build momentum that doesn’t collapse.

This is how you write a next chapter that feels aligned.

You’ve sent emails that mattered.
You’ve shifted energy that didn’t serve you.
You’ve walked away from things that were “supposed” to work — and found better ways.

You grew.

You grew in grace.
In boundaries.
In clarity.
In joy.

And if you needed this reminder today:
🌱 I’m so proud of you.

With gratitude for your quiet wins,
—Eli ✍️

“Not all growth is visible. But all of it counts.”

✅ You’re ready to honor your quiet wins
✅ You want to write an email that reflects real growth
✅ You’re building from clarity, not comparison

Creator & Founder

Anthony Maynard

Frominboxtoincome.com

Emails that get read, build trust, and drive results