Need advice

I took a one-year gap after 12th, and now I am pursuing nursing. I have always wanted to do something artistic, so I am working on art alongside my studies

However, whenever I see my friends or people I know achieving things like getting jobs abroad or getting into IIM or AIIMS, I start feeling a bit sad or envious. It’s not that I ever wanted to do what they are doing, but when I see others accomplishing something, I feel like I should do the same just to achieve something, even though I never wanted it in the first place.

So now I am confused should I start preparing for government exams, or should I continue following my passion for art?