someone trying to be someone someone's not

"you're a poseur/poser."
"you're not like him, so don't just such a fake-o idiot."
"you can never be like him; don't try."
"give it up, or die trying"

how many a time have you heard someone telling you not to be someone that you're not? well, i have. and it's not nice.

it's like you see a need in a change in yourself, and you're taking that person as a role model; while people are taking you as just a poser.

you know what?

"you're not that person you want to be. but if you believe and work towards it, you'll emerge someone new, maybe even better."

and shut their traps after that. it's not late. :)