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The Power of Self-Confidence |
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Socrates once said, "Whether a person can achieve success depends on whether
they possess self-respect and self-confidence." The primary key to mastering and
overcoming destiny is self-confidence. Therefore, I believe self-confidence is
the cornerstone of success.
I remember, six months ago, I had lost my self-confidence.
At the beginning of the school year, my English grades were terrible,
consistently hovering around fifty to sixty marks. Teachers frequently talked to
me, and my parents often admonished me, yet my grades remained stagnant. I felt
deeply troubled, filled with disappointment, and my confidence was shattered.
However, one English dictation later, I rediscovered my self-confidence. Just
minutes before the teacher handed back the papers, I sat in my seat, thinking,
"I'm sure this time I did poorly." So I awaited the results, brimming with
disappointment. But to my surprise, the teacher announced, "Chen Yuxin scored
sixty-seven in this test. She's a boarder but outperformed many classmates. You
should all learn from her; let's give her a round of applause!" The classroom
erupted into prolonged and enthusiastic applause. In that moment, a surge of
invigorating strength filled my heart.
From then on, I no longer feared exams; instead, I looked forward to them. Every
night, I studied English until late, like a dry sponge soaking up the
nourishment of knowledge. With each exam, I was filled with self-confidence
because I knew I had put in the effort, and I was certain of making progress.
Even if it was just a little improvement, it was enough for me.
After several months of hard work, my English grades finally improved by twenty
points. The root of my success? Self-confidence!
Self-confidence is the foundation of success in life. The path to success must
be climbed step by step on the stairs of self-confidence. With self-confidence,
one can reach the heights they aspire to, become the person they wish to be, and
remain steadfast in pursuing their beliefs. In any situation, the mantra of the
self-confident is, "What I believe I can achieve now, I might not be able to do
it at this moment, but I will be able to do it in the future!"
Remember, gift yourself with self-confidence, and success will undoubtedly
follow! |
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