Everyone wants to be the best, including me. Sometimes we even copy the success of others though it may be against our wishes. We may do it at all costs. But in the process, we may get lost easily and suffer the consequences. To say the least, it is hard to achieve success by simply copying others.

One example may support my claim. When I was a small child, my mother expected me to be good at playing musical instruments, at school work and at dancing. She forced me to attend special-interest classes and study in cram schools. As a result, I didn’t have the chance to enjoy life. What’s worse, I failed to cultivate interests in playing the piano or dancing — I actually hated them. To meet my mother’s desires, I took dancing and piano tests, but failed them. It is impossible to fulfill the goals one sets if his heart rejects doing the work.

In contrast, my friend Nana benefits a lot from her preferences. Nana is good at singing because singing has become a part of her after-school life. She even won a prize in a singing competition last year. Although winning an award was not her original pursuit, it has offered her an extra bonus.

In conclusion, following others’ path against our personal wishes is pathetic. Only by finding oneself can one hold the key to success.