Good morning, happy Tuesday – April 30, 2025 in the Year of the ZAO: Day 120.

Lately, we’ve been reflecting on the idea of what actually counts as a “meaningful accomplishment.” In a world that constantly hands out gold stars for visible wins — headlines, likes, money, status — it’s easy to internalize the idea that achievement is something external.

But what if we flipped the scoreboard?

What if the win was keeping your cool when someone came at you sideways?
What if the real flex was being kind when you had every reason not to be?
What if emotional regulation, not external recognition, was the high score?

You don’t get an award for forgiveness. You don’t trend for letting go of resentment. No one claps when you breathe through a tough moment instead of spiraling — but those inner victories are what build the foundation of who you actually are.

In the ZAO, we’re redefining what it means to be successful. Not just in music or tech or community — but in how we treat people, how we show up, and how grounded we stay in the face of chaos.

So today, track the invisible wins.
Because if you stayed centered when you could’ve snapped — that’s legacy.

BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZAO Team