How can you make those who look down on you look up to you?

 　　 Ahead lies a crossroads. Imagine you're standing there. You'll see countless unfamiliar faces pass by in just a few minutes, yet not a single one stops for you. This is life. The road to success is often lonely; no one can achieve it overnight.

　　 Before, you were unknown, bullied, yet fearless, seeing others' strange looks as mere stimuli to thicken your skin. Before, you were bold and unrestrained, wanting others to see you, to notice your uniqueness, to give yourself a sense of security. Before, you were petty and self-centered, lingering marks from past hurts. The more others looked down on you before, the harder you now strive to earn their admiration. Indifference leads to inaction.

　　 Perhaps you've been insecure, but that was just a small setback to your confidence. Perhaps you've been kind, but that was just a sliver of compassion in your heart. Perhaps you've been naive, but that was just a stepping stone on your path to maturity. All of this indicates that you've grown into the person you most want to be, yet also the person you vehemently reject.

Hiding is for a better future; striving is for a better life. Don't worry about being looked up to by those who look down on you; instead, focus on looking up to yourself first. Use your own strength to achieve your own goals.

　　 A spring, a summer, a dream; a lifetime, a life. Forget those who look down on you; remember those who make you better. Those who look down on you are just insignificant strangers. Learn from those who briefly crossed your path but left a lasting impression—they are the ones who can make you someone to be admired! Go for it, yourself! Go for it, life!