to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
塑造自己的人生或命运 (sùzào zìjǐ de rénshēng huò mìngyùn)
"She chose to write her own story instead of following tradition."
"她选择了写自己的故事，而不是遵循传统。" (Tā xuǎnzéle xiě zìjǐ de gùshì, ér bùshì zūnxún chuántǒng.)
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
a group of people who work extremely well together
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
to fail completely or suddenly
very quickly; almost immediately
