Popularity Contest

I obey...
I try never to sway
Despite what people say

I don't do what I like
I do what I must

Failure, judgment and doubt meet me oftentimes
But the rest of the time,
I believe it's what I am made to do

What benefit do I derive?
Riches and treasures or accolade and accomplishments?
Thanks or gratitude in any shape or form?
Wouldn't I be better off just keeping mum?

I wish I could
I wish I might
I obey...