#1 The Journey of a FIRST Graduate: Questions

[Steve W]

Originally Posted by Ken Leung

Steve,

It is wonderful that you've found your place in the world that makes you happy. Many never get to that point and live everyday wondering what they could've done to live a happy life. The people around you are very fortunate to have you around.

For me, I feel that I am at a point where it is worthwhile for me to put some "investment" in before I start focusing in the bigger things in life and what I want to do. While I am relatively young (22 years old), I feel that spending a few more years concentrating in learning and thinking is going to do me more good in the long run.

It feels like the right place for me, though I understand your position 100% and am very envy of your way of life. Some day though, when I am finished with this period of studying and thinking, I will come back and do all the things I want to do. (ie. Have my own FIRST team, go around visiting all the regionals around the country, run my own competition, etc.) Until then, I am willing to doing some hardwork before those rewards in the future.

-Ken L

You must have a base on which to stand. Knowledge is the base that wisdom stands on. The more that you have to start with the greater the rewards at the end. I will never have the knowledge of the great minds here on CD. I will never be able to provide the inspiration of Dave Lavery, Joe Johnson, Andy Baker, or any of the other icons on CD. I will however make it possible for others to learn, grow, find new and exciting challenges so that they will become the future of FIRST.

This is the reason that I post, monitor, question and challenge here on CD and at all events that I attend. There are many ways to inspire and encourage. I have found mine and if I help one person then I have succeeded. I started to realize my potential a little late and I see what I have missed out on. If I had to do it all over, I would have stayed in school and not quit when I did. Learn what you can now but remember that all work and no play (FIRST)..........