Shocker. Decent post. You didn't pawn your soul, you signed a contract. I agree with you about your NNPTC portion. I'm a retired x2 instructor/advisor, and follow-on class director. It's all about time management. Oh, and also, accepting that some are more gifted than oneself. I taught a gal nuke who finished with a 3.996 avg, enlisted, and she still spent 20 plus hrs a week helping others study. She was in class 9905, and she's a LCDR, after switching over to O-Land. Set your alarm to when you wanna get up, and your mind to what you want to do.