He got sent home twice for 18 months.... what does it mean? We debated that many a time over beers and weights and long runs. But let's just think a bit. The legion sees a young guy who came from a very very very rough background and has had a number of run ins with the law....it's possible they wanted to see some proof that he put it behind him and found a sense of purpose, of stability...a track record of some success in his life before giving a chance and welcoming him fully. Apparently he had something that said he had potential...but also that he needed more.
He went on to make more mistakes and then to really really turn it around and truly pay his dues, commit himself to something and find success before going over for one last shot at the legion. He was always in good shape...but this last time he went in amazing shape, rope climbing, 20 behind the neck pull ups, 30 or 40 regular pullups, mass sprints, jogging, push ups, abs, weights to compliment the body weight focus, a degree, national and state certifications, worked off his probation, zero run ins with the law during that time, fully 100% focused on his degree, his health, his fitness and the overriding goal of returning to the legion...granted he did enjoy the fruits of uni life...bountiful with coeds...haha but that's another story for another time.
This should answer your questions. Now...less questions. Either you are going or you are not....no more of this "I'm going to the legion...no wait, I have doubts...I'm not going, no, maybe I am, or not...I don't know...I was just baiting you, but I'll leave the site and lay low....but first let me ask 100 million questions and send everyone PMs beating every question to death because I'm really really really committed to maybe not going or possibly going....I can't tell you, it's a secret."
You want it or you don't. That's the only question. If you want it you will not let anything or anyone deter you and you will go and make yourself proud....that's the ONLY person that you should be concerned with...what the man in the mirror will think of you and if you meet or exceed his expectations. Are you living up to your standards? Are you happy with the man you are?
Enough sitting behind the computer sucking up seat...get out and make it happen....or not.
It all starts or ends with you.