‘Failures are the pillars of success.’ This is a popular saying about how facing challenges makes a successful person. We have plenty of experience every day. We can cope with some of them, but some are hard to face. Most of these hard experiences are challenges in life.
Examples of challenges in day-to-day life are poverty and exploitation. However, school children have to face other challenges, such as facing examinations, dealing with peer groups and also overcoming bullies.
Whatever the challenges, we need to develop our physical and mental strength to face challenges. We also have to make the right decisions in our lives. For example, selecting a stream for the A/L examination is a challenge for most students. Sometimes, they let their teacher, parents, or friends choose the subjects for them. We should not be weak to let others make decisions on our behalf.
By making proper decisions, working according to a plan, taking responsibility and speaking up for oneself, one can overcome challenges and make ourselves successful persons.
“Shoot for the moon even if you fail, you’ll land among the stars.”
Venuri Omaya
Kakulawala Gamage
Grade 9
Good Shepherd Convent
Panadura
