My advice to you is: stick to your dreams and never put too much pressure on yourself. If you’re doing what you love, it should never be difficult. Just focus on who you want to be and don’t let anyone or anything get in the way. I’ve spent my entire life following my parents’ dreams and no good has ever come from it. I have always had a passion for fashion design, but my parents decided that they want me to become a doctor and I feel hopeless. I have no motivation to work hard towards this goal because its not MY goal and it never will be. I have completely lost all motivation because I’m surrounded by these amazing people who seem to outshine me at everything. But I think the worst thing anyone can do is compare themselves to the people around them. We are all different and hold our own unique passions and talents so trying to imitate the actions of another person will almost always leave you feeling hopeless. The most effective motivation comes from within, its something that no one around you can replicate. So when you find something that lights a fire inside you, go for it. Don’t tell yourself you’re not good enough, because you are. At the end of the day, the pursuit of your own happiness is the most important so make sure somewhere down the line you will have no regrets. And its never too late to try the things you’ve always wanted to – make sure you take on every opportunity you get, save up to do those things you’ve always dreamed about so 20 years down the road you will be regret free and the envy of all the kids who told you that you were good enough.