People are not born knowing how to succeed at everything. Success and failure are both essential parts of life. After all, without failure, success would have no meaning—and vice versa. For me, one of the most difficult moments was preparing for the university entrance exam. I had big ambitions, but I wasn't even sure if I could reach my goal.
The entrance exam was extremely challenging, both mentally and physically. I had to study for months—almost a year—often feeling uncertain about my ability. At first, while preparing for the exam, I kept doubting myself and couldn't believe I was capable of doing it. But throughout the course of that journey, I noticed how much I improved—not just academically, but also in discipline and self-belief. Even though I didn't get the top score, I reached my personal goal, and that felt like true success. It made me realize that there is not just one definition of success.
Success doesn't always have to match what society expects. In my view, whether something is successful depends on a person's own goals and efforts. If you can look back and see how far you've come, that's already a certain kind of success. All the challenges you face along the way become valuable experiences that help you grow and mature. True success is not measured by ease or popularity, but by personal growth and determination.
