Every morning, I'd carry our newborn around for a morning constitutional—so Mom could have a break to shower or what have you.

We'd often only go a bit up the block, but we could always clearly see the ocean.

And I'd say:

"Kid, THAT is the Pacific Ocean. It's the largest body of water in the world, and, you can see it from your kitchen. And, if you learn to finish projects on time and put up with occasional bullshit, you can do anything you want."

Then we'd go home.

That's a true story.