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Around your age (high school), people are very obsessed with talent. Some musicians at this age seem destined for greatness, while others don't.
It's a total load of crap. Now that I'm in my 30s, I have enough evidence to say this. Of the most "talented" musicians in my age group, almost all of them amounted to absolutely nothing. A few are moderately successful, but the majority completely flamed out. Meanwhile, many people my age who seemed "middle of the pack" turned into great musicians and have won positions in orchestras or universities.
Studies of child prodigies have shown that few transition to greatness in adulthood. For every Mozart there are a dozen dropouts. This doesn't mean talent is imaginary or unnecessary. Instead, some have argued that you just need "enough" talent to make it in a given field, and the rest is a mix of hard work, teachers and luck.
So, some advice: first of all, stop fearing and competing with your peers. They are an incredible resource for you to learn from and some might just become your friends for life. You are so lucky to be surrounded by capable musicians at this age. Second, stop worrying about something you can't change (your inherent talent) and focus on continually improving. If you can get just a little better every day, eventually you'll be incredible.
I think if you can change your perspective in these ways, you'll be a little more excited about being a musician and a little less intimidated by other musicians or things you can't control. Best of luck to you.