There’s something alluring about a perfect streak. About never missing a single time. But don’t let a desire for perfection get in the way of celebrating or acknowledging almost-perfect. Near streaks and split streaks are worthy of attention too.

“Every day but three” or “almost every month” or even “most weeks” — theses routines can be hugely valuable. The asterisk doesn’t make for an unblemished record, but the results can be just as rewarding. Maybe even more so because of your commitment to restart after an occasional miss.