The few times my father took me to the pool, he didn’t just teach me to swim—he taught me how to chase goals.
I’ve always set goals, but most started small. One step led to another, often taking me places I never expected—but I’m grateful I arrived. I’m introverted, sometimes awkward, and far from the sharpest tool in the shed. I never imagined becoming a sales manager, a director of sales, or a business owner. But with time, effort, and achievement, those became my goals—and I hit them.
Back to my dad. When I was learning to swim, he’d stand 10 feet away, calling me toward him. Just as I got close, he’d step back. It was frustrating. I swallowed a lot of water. I am sure this happened to many of you. There were moments I thought I wouldn’t make it. But I had no choice—it was swim or sink.
At first, I could only manage 10 feet, then 20, then the whole pool. Looking back, I wonder—what if I had stopped at ten feet?
Life works the same way. The goalposts keep moving, which is why micro-goals matter. Small wins build confidence, create momentum, and make big goals possible. They keep you focused, reduce procrastination, and trigger dopamine, reinforcing progress.
Yes, set goals—but don’t let them box you in. Push beyond them. Adjust as you grow. And most importantly, give yourself the chance to go further than you ever thought possible.
Who’s ready to swim?
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