It’s a question about YOUR life, not mine. So I cannot answer. But I can write the quote in simpler words:
“If you don’t get distracted and you keep trying, you can get anywhere you want to go and do anything you want to do.”
Swimming
Present progressive tense refers to something in action, ie: Paul is walking to the store.
Answer:
the authors purpose was to entertain. (more info below)
Explanation:
D Doctors performing medical experiments on humans without their consent