Man, I so love your analogy. You nailed it!
That's one mistake we humans make when we are setting goals. We don't assess our capabiliies before setting heights to leap. And it some times can be dangerous. I have done this severally and mostly failed. This is why I am taking the optimal route; going after small but steady growths.
At this time, I am really struggling to nail the "sleeping adequately." And it is because I am like you; sleeping isn't much of my thing to do. But then again, I am willing to try.
Yep the small goals are much achievable and I think it’s those ones we should even appreciate more cause it prepares us for the bigger goals.
When I sleep early for long the sleep is not just enough. But when I sleep a little I feel more energetic.