I've had some repeated discussions about this, whether to swim or float. I've so far defended the swimmers, but I'm not myself sure of what anyone should do.

Hiding the light might be a way to failure. But showing it might doesn't seem to be a guarantee of success either, specially if the light ain't that bright. And this is where the bottom line is for most people: "would I rather be rich and bored, or poor but living the dream?"