My First Boat: The Distance to Your Dream is Just One Decision Away

I used to think owning a boat was an unreachable dream, a luxury reserved for the wealthy. That changed one weekend when I passed by the marina and saw an elderly man leisurely cleaning his small boat—a slightly aged fishing boat that wasn't new but had a well-loved glow.

He warmly invited me aboard. During our brief chat, I was surprised to learn that the price he paid for his boat was even less than that of a luxury watch. "Son," he said, patting the gunwale, "Happiness isn't about how new or luxurious the boat is, but whether it can get you out on the water."

That sentence instantly woke me up. When I got home, I started seriously browsing online listings for boats for sale. I let go of my fixation on "brand new" and "luxurious," focusing instead on finding a reliable boat suitable for a beginner. A few weeks later, I became the owner of my first boat—a used 16-foot fishing skiff.

Now, every free morning or evening, it's there waiting for me. The cost of heading out is low, but the joy it brings is immense: the peace of solitude, the anticipation of a catch, and the timeless beauty of the horizon at sunrise. It turns out the barrier to achieving a dream isn't as high as we imagine.
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