Winning in 2001 was exciting, but it's not something that is on my mind when I try to describe my achievements. Actually, except for the excitement at the event and the short lived aftermath, it hasn't been that great. I guess while I do take pride in it, I associate a low level of pride. However, when I think of something I'm very proud of and is a major achievement, starting 1020 pops into my mind instantaneously every time.
Why I feel that way, I won't say. However, I would estimate that if everyone were to experience winning the championship and then winning the chairman's, the poll would be tipped over to the chairman's side. Putting your heart into the robot and doing well is rewarding and we should never diminish that - it's why FIRST has been so successful. However, I would expect most people to find it much more rewarding, especially over a long period of time, to have made a real difference in their community, the FIRST community, and the world as a whole.
My vote is for chairman's and my 2 cents above are worth a gumball if you choose to redeem them
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