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Originally Posted by Andy Baker
You know what, that is the best idea I've heard in a long time.
Keep it up, Ken. You are inspiring us all.
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I am humbled in the shadow of giant
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Personally, inspiration is the tremendous amount of time and effort you and many other mentors put into FIRST. I constantly overwhelmed by how much energy mentors are willing to spend on the teams and the students. So, I try to do what I can to add a little spark to the great burning flame call FIRST. It just turns out writing (along with working on Cal Games) is both a contributing as well as educational experience for me.
By the way, Dean's speech inspired me a great deal when I was a student, so don't try to make fun of someone I look up to, I will beat you up
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Of the many things I am still lacking, three things stick out in my mind: my grammar, having the discipline of learning to write well, and actual experiences. I can't do much about the third, only time will help me build my experiences. The other two... Well... Let's just say I get lazy sometimes.
I am no where near good enough to write something for the Championship, let alone actually giving it (I will shrink to the size of a peanut if you put me on stage). Don't worry, I am not trying to belittle myself. I am not saying I will never be ready, just that I am no where near ready right now. When the time comes, you will hear plenty of things from me!
In the mean time, all I can do is continue to write, continue to explore things I am interested in, continue to test myself and train myself in preparation. There are no short cuts. I intent to keep trying, and keep climbing back up when I fall. Hopefully, some of you will continue to indulge me and give me the support I need to move forward.
If I can make one wish, it would be having Dean and Woodie read one of these writings of mine, so I can tell them "I get it! Give me time and give me inspiration, and one day I will be ready to take over the torch."