When I was
a child, my mother advised me to study. She did not want me to lose out on a
quality education. (Therefore) she forbade me to watch (too) much television.
Instead, she would tell me to practice thepiano. I absolutely hated
when my mother made me (play) it. So, while most of my friends were busy
chatting online with each other, I (was practicing). Well, today I (must) thank
her. As a well-known pianist who travels around the world, I am happy that she
convinced me to appreciate hard work. I (would never get) where I am today
without her focus on education and practice. Nowadays, besides giving concerts,
I mentor children. When I am asked about the person who motivated me to pursue
my career, I tell them it was my mother. She was the one who believed in my
talent. It was one of the many things that (were given) to me and I simply did
not ignore it. Today I am looking forward tothe new gifts that will be
given to me and be sure this time (nobody) needs to motivate me. I will jump on
the opportunity to work hard and to be the best.