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Unread 07-01-2009, 14:31
JaneYoung JaneYoung is offline
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Re: Limitations too far?

I've been thinking about limitations for the past few days with regard to the game. Naturally, that started me thinking in other directions regarding limitation, as well. In space exploration, there are limitations that push those involved to the limits in how to solve/resolve/work with the limitations and push them/explore them. The Mars rovers are an example. In order to work to solve/resolve/push/explore limitations, there has to be an acceptance of them and then an understanding of them. Another example, astronauts have to be very well-trained and they also have to think on their feet when they embark on missions, hoping all goes according to plan, but staying alert and ready to adjust as needed.

I imagine that from space, perspective can change significantly by looking out a window towards earth. Teams are being offered opportunities to check their perspectives of their own limitations and how they are created/why they are created. If they are impacted by resources and mentor support, that is one thing to work with/through. If the limitations are caused by attitude, that is another thing to work with/through.

Just as every year, there are freshmen starting out, and this 2009 game will be the game that they know as they move forward through their time in FRC and on the team. At the same time, there are seniors who have known several different games and look back at those for areas of familiarity, achievements, and setting the bar for the team. It can be hard to move the bar again without some resistance or hesitance. That is when it is a good time to look into why and how the team has acquired experience and achieved success by acknowledging the limitations, learning from them/about them and dealing with them.

Edit: Daniel, sorry - you posted while I was thinking about this post. It may somehow fit with what you wrote.
BTW, thank you.
Jane
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Last edited by JaneYoung : 07-01-2009 at 14:40. Reason: edit