Is It Possible to Take FIRST too seriously?

[Sean Schuff]

Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alive. - Elbert Hubbard

I suppose this could be modified to replace "life" with "FIRST". While I think that FIRST is a phenomonal experience for all who are involved in it, I agree with what others have said here - you need balance. Does that mean that you can't be serious and intense about robotics? No. Actually I prefer to refer to it as passionate. I'm passionate about my family, my faith, my career, my students, and FIRST. They are all important things to me and I do my best to prioritize and balance them effectively.

Those who think we're a bit loopy because of our passion for FIRST have either never experienced it first-hand or just don't get it. And, as the saying goes, we mock that which we do not understand.

Bottom line - keep your passion for FIRST and don't let others spoil your fun!

Sean