1
Discuss the questions with a partner.
- What does success mean to you?
- What do you need to do today in order to become successful in the future?
2
Read the text and complete the gaps (1-5) with the missing parts (a-f). There is one
extra part.
a) put away the remote control
b) receive your education
c) continue focusing on it
d) getting a low grade
e) having a home or a family
f) move and one day run
Success is a concept that is
different for every person. For
some, it means having a great
career, while for others it means
1) ★★★. Success is something
that everyone wants to achieve. It
makes you feel proud, it gives you
excitement and it lets you know
that you have made a positive
impact on the world.
Success is not something you get
without making an effort, however.
It is a mindset you must have in order to reach your goals and grow as a person.
Before you can define success for yourself, you should make a list of what success
looks
like to you and your family. Then, follow that up with steps you can take to achieve that
success. For example, if your success is having a great career, then your steps would be to 2) ★★★
or professional training. Or if you see success in writing, then potential steps might
be developing your writing skills.
Staying focused on your plan is crucial. It helps to put aside at least 15 minutes
per day to
think about your plan and work toward it. This will keep your goal fresh in your mind and let
you
3) ★★★.
Think about when babies are learning to walk. They do not stop when they fall. They get
backup and keep going until they are able to 4) ★★★. In your
path to become successful,
you are likely to learn new things and think differently than before. Your goals will not happen
overnight. They will take practice and discipline to achieve, so it is important to think about
the process positively.