[kstl99]

I just finished the book "The New Cool". I loved how it captured so much of the FIRST experience. The only thing I did not like was how much time the students put in. I do not really know how many teams come close to that much commitment and it certainly paid off for them but I would not, as a mentor with a job and a family be able to put in that much time nor would I want the students doing it. Our team leadership agrees and makes a point of letting all know it is ok to work all you can but no more. As important as what FIRST has to offer is it is not the only valuable thing in life. If your part on the team requires that much time then maybe you need help from others on the team. I just hope you are able to scale back instead of quiting.