Ask anyone you know why they do what they do everyday of their lives and the response would always fall back to the desires of their heart to achieve success and that seems the only way they ever knew it could come. Is there another way that that we have been told?
It though seems funny that even while you aim for success and are flowing with that greatness inside of your, people would always want to tear down your joy, happiness and steal your greatness? How can this be? Yes they can try but they cannot succeed right?
When you reach the top of a tower, you have reached a peak but when you cross the limit for more, you are tearing a barrier and that makes you unique that you ever could imagine. Reach for the best in life and cross the limitations around you, no one ever wrote the world like a programme, that is why you can be anything you want to be and not even the president/prime minister can stop your flow.
i am sorry i can not assure you of a smooth journey, yes the bumps would be unimaginable but fear is not your portion. Take the bold step not foolishly but with reverence of the Lord and understanding of his wisdom in your life.
Finally, no one is perfect, in words or deeds... be not deceived by the outer presentations of people in nice apparels but look deep into the content of their heart and may the Lord lead you firm and stronger in the journey through life until we shall receive the crown of glory.