Hitting the kid with the ball might get you the ball, but it won't get you anyone to throw it to.
It doesn't count if your swing is going the highest if you're getting pushed.
Crawling still gets you there.
Every piece of the puzzle that doesn't fit gets you closer to the answer.
You don't get to decide your part in the school play, but you do get to decide whether or not you play it well.
A tiny hole can empty a great big bucket.