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Disclaimer: It is not possible for me to emulate Andy Baker, because I was not born on the planet Krypton. Just isn’t a fair standard to try to live up to.
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This is interesting because the one person in FIRST who I look to for confidence, inspiration, direction, and feedback - is Andy Baker.
It's ok to set the bar that high because I'm comfortable with the fact that I strive each day to reach that bar but not necessarily attain it. But that's just me. Striving rocks. It doesn't make Andy superhuman to me, it just makes him a magnificent role model and someone I want to be more like.
Thanks for this thread, Barry. I'll add another person who inspires me and makes me wish I was more like him after I've had some time to think about my words.
The second person who inspires me and makes me strive to improve each day no matter how hard the struggle or daunting the task - is
"Fredi". I connect the dots from Andy Baker to Fredi as a direct link of respectful networking because.. Andy took the time/made the time/carved out a special moment of time to introduce me to Fredi so that we could begin to see how many mutual values we shared. We could also reach across distance and experience and share encouragement, awareness, appreciation, and support in incredible ways that have enriched my life and strengthened my mentoring skills. I saw Fredi in the Pits at the Championship Event this spring and there was just so much joy in our presence. It was the joy of achievement, success, staying the course, powering through the tough stuff, and celebrating the awareness of the impact of STEM initiatives and FIRST on those whose lives we celebrate and respect so very much.
Because of these two men, I am a better woman and a wiser mentor. And I am grateful.
Jane