Describe A Difficult Thing You Did And Succeeded In

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Part 2
What it was
One challenging thing I did and succeeded at was giving a speech in front of a ...
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How you overcame the difficulties
At first, I wanted to say no when my teacher asked me to speak. I didn't think ...
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I started by writing my speech and practicing every day. I read it aloud in ...
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Even with all the practice, I still felt scared before the event. My hands ...
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At first, I was a little nervous, but after a minute, I started to feel better ...
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And explain how you felt after you succeeded
After I succeeded, I felt thrilled and proud of myself. I learned that even ...
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Part 3
1. What kinds of things do children find very hard to do?
Children often struggle with tasks that require patience, such as completing ...
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2. How can parents encourage children to do something difficult?
Parents can encourage children by giving praise, remaining patient, and ...
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3. What kinds of jobs can help people become confident?
Jobs that involve speaking, problem-solving, or collaborating with others can ...
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4. What's your definition of success?
To me, success means achieving your goals and taking pride in your work. It ...
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