It's a major accomplishment for me, personally, but nobody else really cares about it.

Reminds me of the old joke about making partner at a law firm being like a pie-eating contest ... where the prize is more pie.

I think it becomes a major accomplishment because you care about it ... Anyone that cares about you should feel that way too.

I think because its a major marathon with some great history people want to run it - Because there are standards people make acheiving that standard as a major goal in their life.  Some it is a life long goal, some just a step on a long journey.  When ever someone achieves a major goal in their life it is cause for celebration.

Congrats 

It's a major accomplishment for me, personally, but nobody else really cares about it.