[dtengineering]

Let's remember the first paragraph of the O.P.'s comments... we all feel FRC has a net positive impact.

To say that you can get positive return without any investment... well, I keep getting emails that offer that, but somehow I don't believe them.

The investment in FRC does require some sacrifice... a bit of sleep there, some unhealthy eating there... maybe an occasional homework assignment that is completed to the "good enough" stage rather than "excellent".

There are many careers that offer a trade off between investment and return, too. For those who want to work 24/7 in stressful environments... you can probably achieve higher financial returns than those who would rather go for a bike ride on a sunny afternoon, or spend time with their family.

Learning a little about your own comfort levels while doing FRC might help you make some good career choices down the road.

You're right that there are some 'negatives' to FRC, but if you look at them as investments, and feel you've got a net positive return... then they aren't so bad, are they?

Jason