There is a saying,be true to yourself. Many people trace this notion to Shakespeare (To thine own self be true), but the idea seems so intrinsically sound that people repeat it often. Your story has that message. Don't follow others. Listen to your own counsel. Tap your own talents. If you do this, your story tells us, then the end will come out fine.

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