Although this approach served
me well, I truly wish I could have had the luxury of taking it a bit
slower. I would have learned a lot more, IMHO.

Well, I don't think this is true. No matter when you actually get the
ticket, after 200 hours, you'd be in pretty much the same shape.
Whatever you didn't pick up before your ticket (going slowly) you'd be
likely to pick up after your ticket (flying around).

Flying is flying.

Jose
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