I am a colleague of Xing Jing, and I was shocked to see this post! Why is being a leader a "glorious present" in your mind? Don't you think it's too formulaic? As an assistant professor, I think being a university professor is a very proud career. I didn't live up to what I learned in my life, nor did I live up to anyone's expectations. I can bloom a flower in teaching and scientific research. The former has influenced and trained many new generations of young people, while the latter is a helping factor for national basic science and technology enterprises!
By the way, most of the children who were favored in the past are now the best in their respective fields. It's just that no one will say it! You may not know that she/he is a champion/Olympic gold medal /XX grand prize winner. Today, I was very curious, only to know that the champion of the college entrance examination next door quietly.