[Amanda Morrison]

Au contraire.

I think that the former thread was answered in the form of, "How does FIRST make me successful?"

This thread, which I am very fond of, is more in the sense of, "How has FIRST been successful in inspiring me, and is that truly where FIRST can base their success?"

We've had many discussions about the spirit of FIRST, no doubt. But honestly, there are so many people out there that are skeptical of FIRST and the whole idea of it, that it's necessary to show everyone what FIRST is and how it inspires.

FIRST is kind of like charity work... you are, even if only in some small way, helping our future just a little bit, and you get a great feeling from it. Even if you are just ringing a bell (or clapping MOE sticks together), you're helping. All that enthusiasm and inspiration at FIRST events isn't something that you can pass on to others- you have to bring them along, show them what truly is the success of FIRST, and let them get inspired too.