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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson
(Full disclosure: Team 45 always goes to multiple regionals. We rarely fail to compete in the elimination rounds. We won the last National championship to be awarded to a single team. I might be so far removed from Skippy's situation as to be completely unable to understand his viewpoint.)
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This is one of the most honest and telling statements I have seen in a long time. It is one I
MUST salute!
You see, I find myself and my team on the opposite side of the spectrum. We look longingly, and jealously, at the "other side". Although, we acknowledge, they have
earned it. It was not handed to them. It took time, tears, sweat and work to get to the place the are in, and we expect nothing less for our selves.
Teams like 45 and people like Alan are an awesome example of what is possible if you are willing to do the work. They are indeed a rare breed. All I can ask is that you remember where you came from and understand that those on this end have a daunting task to even try to compete with you.
(Yes, I understand that this is not about the competition, it is about the inspiration. But you must admit, because we play a "game" every year, it will inherently breed competitiveness. That is human nature.)