Ten years ago, our small group of researchers and sector stakeholders began a deliberate journey to improve residential long-term care. As I think about the past ten years, Churchill’s words float in—the first quality that is needed is audacity. We started with a big idea—a 20-year horizon and a wide ranging scope—and with lofty aspirations for better care and quality of life. That idea was more than a little audacious. It did not occur to us that we might not succeed or that our goal was not shared by the majority or that we could not create a unique space for both improvements in care and exciting ideas to flourish. Neither did we appreciate the size of the task or the capacity building that would be needed. A decade later and perhaps half way—at least some way—into the journey, I am proud of what we have accomplished but more, I am eager to see us realize the significant potential that is there, ready to be tapped.