Week three- Have your punishment and eat it too.

By now it's truly official; our instructors want us to succeed.  As intimidating as they can be, they are human.  They smile.  They laugh.  And they all think they are very funny. Nonetheless they are preparing us each and every day.   If we have to do push-ups, pull ups, and squats in the parking lot in our dress clothes it is because as a group we did not do as we were asked.  Allowing us to cut corners will not prepare us for this career.  This is not punishment.  Getting stronger physically and mentally is only better preparing us for the future.  Punishment would be making us eat a chocolate cake while sitting on a couch watching mind numbing reality television.  Although many would agree that this behavior is a necessity on weekends.

The Academy is all about perspective.  We all went through quite a hiring process to be invited to the Academy.  We are all here because we thrive off this environment.  If you are considering applying and going through this hiring process it is important that you understand that the process is tough for a reason, this career is not for everyone.  But I encourage you nonetheless.  You won't be at it alone.  Here's to 17 more weeks!