中路因循我所長，

Climbing up the career ladder step by step is the rule of thumb;

古來才命兩相妨。

talent and fate are on the opposite ends all the time.

勸君莫強安蛇足，

My advice is being content with your lot,

一盞芳醪不得嘗。 

or you will never taste the full-bodied wine pertaining to your dream.