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I myself never made Eagle rank and only got as far as Star rank. I have sat on over a dozen Eagle Character Boards and sometimes ask the question of whether the Scout found the journey or the rank or rank more important. About all of them always respond back that the journey is more important. Whether they were being truthful or just telling me what they think I want to hear, I'll never know.

Personally for me, joining Boy Scouts and the experiences I had made the time still worthwhile even if I didn't obtain the rank of Eagle. I wouldn't have rejoined my troop as an adult leader otherwise if I didn't believe the program. Of course this is kinda easy for me to say having not made Eagle and not having the pressure from my parents to make the rank of Eagle. It is still one of my biggest regrets in life though.

I know there are some current or former Boy Scouts on PotD and some have obtained the rank of Eagle. Did you consider the journey or the rank more important?

Comments are appreciated,

Thank you
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