Growth is good, but order is everything.

You probably have more ideas than time. More ambition than capacity. And that’s not a bad thing.

You should be striving for better in all areas of your life. Absolutely.

But without order, everything all falls apart.

Try this:

Focus only on two priorities. That’s right, only two.

Priority one is what we’ll call the dock.

It’s the thing that keeps you steady—your job, your responsibilities, the work that pays the bills.

It might feel boring or frustrating, but it’s what holds your life up right now.

Priority two is the boat.

It’s what you’re building for the future. Maybe it’s a side project, a new career path, a book, or a dream that won’t leave you alone.

It matters, but it’s not time to sail yet.

If I know you like I think I do, you chase three, four, or even five things at once until you spread themself too thin, get overwhelmed, and quit.

Trust me. Just try two.

Even two priorities can get tangled if they’re not in the right order.

When the boat gets more attention than the dock, you start risking your foundation.

And if you only spend time on the dock, you get stagnant.

The dock supports the boat. The boat provides advancement and adventure.

Here’s the thing you’ll learn:

Most of your life should be spent on docks, building boats. And that’s okay. That’s part of the fun. After all, what’s a dock without a boat?

So be faithful to the dock, but don’t give up on the boat.

Know which one you’re standing on. Then get excited about building both.