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Originally Posted by Steve W
When I started realizing that it is not all about me and it is really all about others, life took on a drastic change. Things began to make sense. People began to matter and I became more knowledgeable than ever before. The answer to my "Whys?" became "Others". Purpose was not self driven or self motivated. I guess that it all boils down to, you can have all of the book knowledge in the world and not make a difference but having little book knowledge and the desire to help others can make huge impacts on the world
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Steve,
It is wonderful that you've found your place in the world that makes you happy. Many never get to that point and live everyday wondering what they could've done to live a happy life. The people around you are very fortunate to have you around.
For me, I feel that I am at a point where it is worthwhile for me to put some "investment" in before I start focusing in the bigger things in life and what I want to do. While I am relatively young (22 years old), I feel that spending a few more years concentrating in learning and thinking is going to do me more good in the long run.
It feels like the right place for me, though I understand your position 100% and am very envy of your way of life. Some day though, when I am finished with this period of studying and thinking, I will come back and do all the things I want to do. (ie. Have my own FIRST team, go around visiting all the regionals around the country, run my own competition, etc.) Until then, I am willing to doing some hardwork before those rewards in the future.
-Ken L