Section B
Give a talk to your peers about how successful people can be an inspiration.
You should include:
the challenges they faced
• what influenced them
• advice on how to be successful.
Write the text of your talk.
Think carefully about the purpose of your talk and the audience for whom it
is intended.
The challenges they faced
having little money
not having the correct knowledge
being young
taking a long time to succeed
no access to online advertising
lack of appropriate education
lack of confidence
stereotyping
lack of guidance
What influenced them
personal experience
education
family and friends
helping people achieve
being able to overcome obstacles
the media
seeing the benefits to society
Advice on how to be successful
study/get an education
do not worry if you have to change direction
be determined
believe in yourself
do not be disheartened
do not be arrogant/be humble
take risks.
Good morning everyone,
Today I want to talk about how successful people can really inspire us. When we look at their
journeys, we see that determination and belief in yourself can make a huge difference. They face
obstacles just like we do, and by understanding what they went through, what shaped them, and
what advice they have, we can learn a lot for our own lives.
Most successful people don’t have an easy start. Some begin with very little money or knowledge,
while others don’t have the right education or guidance. Being young or inexperienced can make it
harder for people to take you seriously, and often it takes years before their efforts pay off. Along
the way, many struggle with low confidence, stereotypes, or a lack of opportunities. But what
makes them inspiring is that they keep going, no matter how tough things get, proving that
challenges don’t have to stop you.
What keeps them going is usually a mix of experiences and influences. Personal experiences teach
them lessons that books can’t. Education gives them tools to grow. Family and friends offer support,
encouragement, or sometimes even criticism that pushes them forward. Many are motivated by
wanting to help others or by seeing the positive impact of their work. Media and role models can
spark ideas and show what’s possible. All of this shapes their determination and helps them
overcome obstacles.
From their journeys, we can take some clear advice. Study and keep learning, stay determined, and
believe in yourself even when progress is slow. Don’t be afraid to take risks or change direction if
things aren’t working. Stay humble, learn from others, and remember that small consistent efforts
lead to big results over time.
In the end, successful people inspire us because they show that hard work, patience, and belief in
yourself can turn challenges into achievements. If they can do it, so can we. The key is to start, keep
trying, and never give up.
