When my wife Katrina was pregnant, every parent warned me, “Don’t blink—it goes by fast!” and I, of course, rolled my eyes. Eight months into life with River, I’m happily eating my words as she transforms from a sleepy bean into a wild, curious little explorer. Watching her learn to crawl has reminded me that growth always starts with safety—but real progress happens when we’re willing to get uncomfortable. Each tumble and tear has become a lesson in perseverance, courage, and the magic of trying again. River may have learned to crawl, but I’ve learned something even better: how to coach growth through process, not product.