Cut the middle man

I was practicing compound arpeggio on piano a while ago, and then I suddenly realized one thing: I am doing to myself what my friends do to their children. Most of my friends push their kids to learn piano, drawing and dance, while I push myself to learn piano, drawing and dance. My friends put their hope on their children, while I cut the middle man and just do them myself.

I let you decide whether I am ultra selfish or ultra efficient.