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[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Jon236

From the FIRST site, this would be appropriate:

Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST National Advisor and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, coined the term "Gracious Professionalism."

Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of FIRST. It's a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.

With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy, but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process. They avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.

In the long run, Gracious Professionalism is part of pursuing a meaningful life. One can add to society and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing one has acted with integrity and sensitivity.

I would replace "competing like crazy" with something else? "Competing with intense enthusiasm" perhaps. This is a nice way of spreading the message of FIRST in your community by the way. And since CD is (or should be) always open to new ideas I doubt and hope you don't get negative feedback on this.

I'd like to see a compiled video.
Good luck.