I didn't feel pressure. I was the only active member in my family. A mission wasn't on my radar until I went to BYU. I saw everyone getting a call and got caught up in that. I wasn't ready. I spent much of my childhood not active and I had never read the Book of Mormon. I liked the Church, but can't say I had a true testimony. My advice is serve a mission when you're ready. Read the Book of Mormon, pray about its veracity and about serving a mission. A mission is a wonderful experience if ready