The person you are

Be the person you are.

Do not mimic. Don’t fall for short-cuts and recipes. Let external pressures nudge you, not crush you. Use your own stamp, not the one that someone else has crafted for you. Fit moderately. Draw boundaries where you see fit. Assert your voice in disagreements. Attract respect with pride and confidence.

The person you are will always be around.

Never discount that.

Critics, cheerleaders, and coaches

Sometimes you need a critic, as they might take you back to earth and set you on a path of improvement. Sometimes you need a cheerleader, as they might give you that boost of confidence you are lacking to truly appreciate what you have just achieved.

And you always need a coach. They will see your trajectory and help you find what you need to get there.