Around four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous_apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”

       I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn't even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness: Public Speaking.

       After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.

       Around one month later，I was invited to refer to a topic on motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged me and praised my efforts.

       After delivering it successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself，“If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”

       I started delivering lectures on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I have learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.

 1What Teenagers Can Do To Earn MoreRespect

Asteenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical andemotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adulttraits are not yet accepted as a way of life. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}By doing the following things, youwill earn more respect.

   2Contribute to the household

Atthe very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough toclean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} All chores that you do help to reduce the loadof the person who did them before. Now that you're old enough and capable, whyshouldn't you contribute to the household？{#blank#}3{#/blank#} 

  3Be responsible

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Whether they are basic things, like brushingyour teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute tothe household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults knowthat they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

  4 Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Insteadof taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve yourproblems on your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is anextra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only afteryou have make an honest effort to solve your own problems.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} When you become a good problem solver, youincrease your valve to the community.

a．Everyone has certain responsibilities.

b．By being aware of these manners and traits, you can managethem sooner.

c．The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate thehelp.

d．This includes. But is not limited to , your dishes and yourroom.

e.It will make your life more pleasant.

f.Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

g.When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.