The speaker reminisces about their journey as an educator, reflecting on the impact they've had on their students' lives, particularly those who have overcome significant challenges such as visual impairment. They share the stories of successful students who have faced numerous obstacles yet persisted in their studies.
One such student was a visually impaired individual who overcame numerous barriers to achieve academic success. Despite struggling with English and other subjects, this student demonstrated resilience and determination, eventually passing the civil service exam.
The speaker also recounts a moving encounter with a group of visually impaired students who had passed the exam and were celebrating their success. They were touched by the students' stories of perseverance and the challenges they had overcome.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. They underscore the fact that life is full of ups and downs, and it's important to remain humble and grateful regardless of one's circumstances.
The speaker concludes by encouraging their students to do their best, regardless of the outcome, and to keep pushing forward. They remind their students that their lives are long and that they have the potential to make a significant difference in the world. They end with a quote from a famous writer's essay to his daughter, urging their students to believe in their abilities and to stay hopeful in the face of adversity.
1. The speaker is a lecturer who meets many successful students.
2. The speaker is moved by the stories of the successful students and believes everyone has a story like this.
3. The speaker recalls a time in 2011 when visually impaired students passed an exam and were accepted into a prestigious program.
4. The speaker finds it difficult to understand how visually impaired students can study without being able to see the books.
5. The speaker learns about Braille from a visually impaired student and finds it fascinating.
6. The speaker is impressed when a visually impaired student starts studying in December and passes the exam in April.
7. The speaker is touched when a visually impaired student starts studying English from the alphabet and continues to do so for three years.
8. The speaker is impressed by the dedication of a visually impaired student who studies in rural areas and goes to graduate school in the local area.
9. The speaker is moved by the poem "The Road" by the poet formerly nominated for the Nobel Prize.
10. The speaker believes that the journey of achieving a goal involves creating that goal and is inherently difficult.
11. The speaker believes that life is full of ups and downs and that sudden success without preparation can lead to fall.
12. The speaker believes that the process of achieving a goal is not easy and involves hard work and perseverance.
13. The speaker believes that the greatest achievement of one's life is passing the civil service exam.
14. The speaker believes that one's experience of achieving something on their own is the biggest thing that can change their life.
15. The speaker believes that the memories of achieving something on their own are in one's DNA and will continue to change their life.
16. The speaker believes that one should not think about the outcome but focus on the process.