Just from personal experience, if I want something I pick the best path I can use to get there.
If IMG was what I wanted and it was a good fit for me then I would do it. If club at whatever level made me feel elite then go for it, make yourself happy.
I remember being in the Coast Guard and being honestly shocked that there were those who did the minimum. I always tried for the rung above, I have slipped many many times. But knowing that every once in a while I can achieve one more rung gives me the juice.
It's OK to feel "better" than others. Acting better is different. Being tops in class and not doing drugs makes you better than those who do drugs.
It's GREAT to be GREAT. No apologies.
