What is Important?

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by keehun

In the end, relationships' all you got.

I think it has the opportunity to be more than the relationships, Keehun. The relationships are definitely a part of the experience but I think a key to the experience is the investment aspect of it. On many FIRST teams: FRC, FTC, and FLL, there is a great deal of investment on the part of the mentors, the students, the parents, the sponsors and supporters, and sometimes, the schools. The quality of the investments determine the value of the experience. Relationships can be built from the investment of time, mentoring, and sponsorships. Relationships can be forged by common bonds, common experiences, and development and growth as individuals and, as a team. When the relationships are forged, opportunities blossom.

The timeline can be applied to the team as well as the individual. When the individual is thinking and the team is engaged in thinking about its timeline, it makes for a great yearly 'homework' assignment.

Thanks for a thought provoking thread, Keehun.
Jane