妈妈总是说：“尽力而为就好。”我最初不以为然。但在最近两次比赛中，我渐渐明白了它的含义。
Mom always says, '; Just do your best. ” At first, I didn't think much of it. But in the last two competitions, I gradually understood its meaning.
前年，我参加了全国琵琶比赛“敦煌杯”。比赛前，在老师和妈妈的精心指导下，我苦练琵琶，好不容易才把曲子弹得行云流水。而且因为我在上一次的琵琶比赛中荣获铜奖，这一次的技术又比上一次高了不少。所以，大家都觉得我能得金奖。听到鼓励，我信心大增，但也感到了无穷的压力。
Two years ago, I participated in the National Pipa Competition; Dunhuang Cup;. Before the competition, under the careful guidance of my teacher and mother, I practiced the pipa diligently and finally managed to play the song fluently. And because I won a bronze medal in the last pipa competition, my skills have improved significantly this time. So, everyone thinks I can win the gold medal. Upon hearing encouragement, my confidence greatly increased, but I also felt immense pressure.
谁知，我因缺乏上台参加大型表演的经验，弹到一半时，瞥见评委严肃的表情，突然一紧张，大脑一片空白，手足无措。过了好一会儿，才想起来接下来的曲谱。那时候我真想抱着琵琶逃下去。但还是坚持弹完曲子。结束后，我满脸燥热地走出了考场，一见到妈妈便忍不住哭诉了所发生的一切。我想，我一定得不了奖。
Unexpectedly, due to my lack of experience in participating in large-scale performances on stage, I caught a glimpse of the judges' serious expressions halfway through the performance. Suddenly, I became nervous, my mind went blank, and I was at a loss. After a while, I finally remembered the next score. At that time, I really wanted to escape with my pipa in my arms. But still insist on playing the song. After finishing, I walked out of the exam room with a face full of heat, and as soon as I saw my mother, I couldn't help but cry and confess everything that had happened. I don't think I'll win the award.
果不出所料，我只得了一个优秀奖——相当于安慰奖。我又大哭一场，妈妈却安慰我道：“没关系的，尽力而为就好！”
As expected, I only received an excellent award; — Equivalent to a consolation prize. I cried again, but my mother comforted me and said; It's okay, just do your best! ”
去年，我又参加了“辽源杯”。少年组的参赛者年龄为12到18岁，而我刚好12岁！听到这个消息，我顿时特别沮丧：去年在儿童组都没得奖，今年在少年组，没了年龄优势，而且连老师们都只是说，尽力去参与一下就好，过去积累一下经验就可以了。这岂不是更得不了奖了？
Last year, I participated again; Liaoyuan Cup;. The participants in the youth group are aged 12 to 18, and I happen to be 12 years old! Upon hearing this news, I was immediately disheartened: I didn't win any awards in the children's group last year, and this year I'm in the youth group. I don't have an age advantage anymore, and even the teachers just say, 'Just try your best to participate and accumulate experience in the past.'. Isn't this even less likely to win an award?
但是，我又想起了妈妈的那句“尽力而为就好”，还是在比赛前艰苦练琴，每天至少练习一个半小时。
But then I remembered my mother's words again; Just do your best; Still practice the piano diligently before the competition, practicing for at least an hour and a half every day.
到了比赛那一天，我怀着紧张、激动的心情来到了候场区。看着周围一张张成熟稳重的脸，听着工作人员叫号的声音，我不由得越来越紧张。我的手不由自主地微微颤抖，心也提到了嗓子眼。终于轮到我了，我连走路都是跌跌撞撞，好几次差点踩到自己的裙子摔倒。当我觉得我毫无胜算的时候，我的耳旁似乎突然响起了妈妈的声音：“得奖不重要，尽力而为就好！”我突然得到了很大的安慰，不再想得不得奖的问题，手也不再颤抖，心情也没有那么紧张了。渐渐的，我似乎置身于曲中，很快便轻松地弹完了曲目。
On the day of the competition, I arrived at the waiting area with a nervous and excited mood. Looking at the mature and steady faces around me and listening to the staff calling out, I couldn't help but feel increasingly nervous. My hands trembled slightly involuntarily, and my heart reached my throat. Finally, it's my turn. I even stumbled while walking, almost stepping on my own skirt and falling several times. When I felt like I had no chance of winning, my mother's voice suddenly sounded in my ears:; Winning is not important, just do your best! ” I suddenly received great comfort, no longer thinking about whether or not to win an award, my hands no longer trembled, and my mood was no longer as tense. Gradually, I seemed to be immersed in the music and quickly finished playing the piece with ease.
比赛结果出来了，我竟出乎意料地得了铜奖。我终于明白了，做什么事，尽力而为就好，结果并不重要。只要尽力而为，就是突破自己。
The competition results came out, and I unexpectedly won a bronze medal. I finally understand that what you do, just do your best, the outcome is not important. As long as you do your best, you are breaking through yourself.