From the moment we are born, life surrounds us with countless scoring systems—report cards, exam grades, performance reviews, even the number of likes on social media acting as invisible rankings. Over time, we grow accustomed to chasing what seems like a “high-scoring answer,” as if following a set standard would guarantee us a recognized finish line.

But does such a “perfect answer sheet” really exist? No. Life is not a final exam—there is no ultimate judge, no universal grading scale. For some, fulfillment means becoming a manager in a large company; for others, it’s quitting to travel the world. Some find happiness farming in the mountains, others in the vibrance of nightlife. Different standards, different preferences, different experiences—there is no single straight line we all must follow. Without a “final verdict,” what can we rely on to know if we are truly living well?

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Perhaps the only certainty is this—what you love in the present moment. It doesn’t require a grand reason or anyone’s approval. In those moments when you have a choice, simply and honestly ask yourself: Which one do I want? Then, choose the one you love.

Some may say this is selfish—what if you regret it later? Maybe you will. But any path can lead to regret; no one can guarantee that another road would be better. Rather than lamenting later that you chose for others’ expectations, it’s far better to admit—at least in that moment—you acted according to your own heart. That quiet conviction of “I chose this, so I embrace it” will carry you farther and steadier than chasing a flawless choice ever could.

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We live in an age where “efficiency above all” seems to be the rule. Everything must be faster—graduate sooner, get promoted sooner, reach goals sooner—as if life is a sprint. But the things we truly love can’t always be done in that kind of pace.

A painter doesn’t rush the brush because an exhibition is tomorrow—they cherish the mixing of colors, the feel of the brush meeting canvas. A baker doesn’t cut fermentation short for a competition—they treasure the slow rise of the dough as if it were breathing. Doing things slowly is not laziness; it is a sign of respect for time. You give yourself and your craft the space to grow together, savoring every detail. When the result comes, you realize you haven’t just completed something—you have lived through it.

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“Living the life you love” may sound like indulgence, but in truth, it takes even more effort. A life you love is not always the easiest life. Loving travel may mean enduring long-haul flights; loving freelance work may mean facing the anxiety of irregular income; loving your small city-center studio may mean working twice as hard to pay the rent.

So I prefer to say—live the life you love with effort. Not to meet anyone’s standards, but to protect the shape of life you cherish. When you are willing to work for it, even the bitter moments feel worthwhile.

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It’s natural for today to feel good and tomorrow to feel bad. Looking back, many choices you once thought were mistakes became the starting points for your best stories; and some decisions you were once certain about brought unexpected challenges.

That’s why “the best” is fluid—it never stays in one moment or one form. We can’t be sure when the happiest moment will come, but we can be sure that, whenever we have the choice, we turn toward the direction that makes our heart light up.

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There is no final judgment, no perfect answer sheet. Your life does not need to be handed in for anyone’s approval.

If you need a compass, let it be this: Choose what you love. Take your time doing it. Live the life you love with intention.
If you walk this way for a year, five years, ten years, you’ll look back and see—you have become someone you truly like.
And that is the only “best life” worth pursuing.

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