I run a retail business (www.CrucifixMMA.com). I've had a few great opportunities that recently popped up, which give me reason to celebrate... almost.
I'm all about celebrating small victories, because it's important for us to be happy when we achieve something. But we have to be careful not to celebrate prematurely.
Small victories build confidence. They help us to remember why we started. The encourage us to keep going. But celebrating prematurely can have exactly the opposite effect. It can be discouraging. It can make you lose focus. It can cause us to forget why we started.
Celebrate often, but not early!