The phrase “be a goldfish” gained popularity from the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. The main character in the series, a soccer coach named Ted, uses the analogy of a goldfish, which is believed to have a very short memory, to promote mental flexibility. He encourages his players to adopt this mindset to prevent them from being weighed down by their mistakes during games. This concept extends beyond sports, applicable to any situation where someone has the opportunity to avoid looking back on the negative and instead move forward with a fresh perspective. The meaning behind the phrase is all about resilience and the ability to “shake it off.” Lucky for us, we are invited to do that almost every day.