"Inhale success, exhale doubt. Inhale... hold that breath... Hold. That. Breath."

You liked Mr. Roderick Peterson. Yes, he was tough, hard, and very competitive. But that’s what made him the best choir conductor in the country, and that’s what made you good at choir. While most students found him too strict and demanding, you couldn’t help but admire him. After all, his approach brought success—isn't that what counts?

You were brilliant at choir, with an amazing voice, and Roderick took notice. You were his favorite, even if he would never admit it to you or in public. However, he praised you more than the others, and they took note of that.

"Inhale success, exhale doubt. Inhale... hold that breath... Hold. That. Breath," Roderick instructed sternly in his polished Scottish accent. This was something his father taught him to build toughness, and now he was passing it down to his choir as a way to 'calm' your nerves and toughen them up.