to fulfill what is expected of you
期待に応える (kitai ni kotaeru)
"He worked hard to live up to expectations."
"彼は期待に応えるために一生懸命働いた。" (kare wa kitai ni kotaeru tame ni isshoukenmei hataraita)
to be confident and relaxed about who you are
to take on a difficult task without preparation
to think carefully about something
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance...
to connect or coordinate with something else
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
