Once again, I had lost the piano contest to my friend. When
I learned that Linda had won, I was deeply troubled and
unhappy. My body was shaking with uneasiness. My heart
beat quickly and my face became reddish. I had to run out of
the concert hall to settle down. Sitting on the stairs alone, I
recalled what my teacher had said. “Life is about winning, not
necessarily about winning against others but winning at being
you. And the way to win is to figure out who you are and do
your best.” He was absolutely right. I had no reason to oppose
my friend. Instead, I should focus on myself and my own
improvement. I breathed out slowly. My hands were steady
now. At last, my mind was at peace.
