帮我翻译一下下面这段话吧···不要机器！！

In the beginning, my performance was not approved， and not as good as that of other contestants. I believe no one like the feeling of inferiority. Only diligence can provide the catalyst all changes need. Thereafter, I began to observe everyone’s performance in the competition, at the same time referring to the theoretical books. I made great progress as a result. In spit of failing to win, I was very impressed by this experience which taught me a lesson of how to learn by myself and the courage to persist in adversary conditions.