What lesson did the narrator learn in two kinds?

In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," the narrator learns that the pursuit of Excellence can lead to conflict between parental expectations and personal identity. Through her experiences with her mother's relentless pressure to succeed, she realizes that individuality and self-acceptance are more important than achieving a specific standard of success. Ultimately, she understands that true fulfillment comes from being true to oneself rather than conforming to external expectations.