If you grew up Asian, you already know—failure is not an option. High Expectations Asian Father and Tiger Mom are the undisputed champions of tough love, relentless standards, and constant comparisons to your overachieving cousin.

Your parents didn’t survive wars, immigration, and endless sacrifice for you to be “passionate” about something that doesn’t make six figures.

Doctor, lawyer, engineer? That’s not a suggestion—it’s the bare minimum.

High Expectations Asian Father doesn’t care if you’re tired. A-? Why not A+? $99K salary? Why not $100K? Your best is never enough.

Meanwhile, your cousin is apparently a Harvard-educated doctor who trades stocks on the side, owns three houses, and plays piano at Carnegie Hall.