Ethan was passionate about playing the guitar. Every day after school, he would rush home, 1 his guitar, and lose himself in the melodies. One day, an opportunity 2 Ethan's door. The village was hosting a talent show, and Ethan decided to participate. 3 , doubts started to creep into his mind. The fear of failure began to 4 him.
But Ethan's grandfather shared his story. He had a dream of becoming a 5 but filled with self- doubt, so he decided to seek guidance from a wise old artist. The artist listened to his worries and offered him a 6 to paint a picture on a large canvas in front of a crowd. 7 by the challenge, he hesitated. The wise artist smiled, "Paint from your heart and 8 your soul into every stroke. The beauty lies not in 9 , but in the authenticity (真实) of your creation."
Encouraged by these words, he painted with passion, letting his emotions guide his brush. The crowd watched in awe as a beautiful masterpiece 10 on the canvas. Finishing the story, Ethan's grandfather said, "That day, I realized that success is not 11 by how perfect we are or how we 12 others."
Inspired by his grandfather's story, Ethan practiced 13 and poured his heart into every 14 . When the day arrived, the audience was captivated by his performance. At that moment, he realized that his self-doubts had held him back, but now he was 15 .
