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肖志恒 Jason / 万苏瑶 Nora

学生代表

Student Representative

G2 ·. 梁曾皓 Andy

Chasing Dreams

Today, I am honored to stand here and speak about chasing dreams—a journey that requires courage, persistence, and action.

Each of us has dreams. Some may aspire to be scientists, artists, athletes, or leaders. Others may dream of making a difference in their communities. No matter how big or small, our dreams have the power to push us forward. Yet, the road to achieving them is never smooth. Challenges and setbacks will come, but what truly matters is how we face them.

1. Courage conquers fear. Thomas Edison failed over 1,000 times before successfully inventing the light bulb. What did he teach us? That failure is not the end, but a stepping stone. Fear of failure often holds us back, but courage allows us to take the first step. Start now, even if you're uncertain. Every great achievement begins with a decision to try.

2. Persistence turns “impossible” into “I did it.” J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was rejected by 12 publishers before it became a global phenomenon. What if she had given up? Success is a long journey, full of obstacles and doubts. The key is to keep going, even when things seem impossible. Ask yourself daily, “Am I willing to fight for my dream?”

3. Action beats daydreaming. A dream without effort is just a wish. Want to be a scientist? Study hard. An artist? Keep creating. Progress comes from small, consistent steps, not from waiting for the perfect moment. Success belongs to those who take action, not just those who wish for it.

Friends, we are young, passionate, and full of potential. Let’s not let fear or doubt stop us. Remember, every great inventor, artist, or leader was once a student like us, choosing to try again.

I’ll leave you with this thought: “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” So let’s shine boldly, work tirelessly, and make our mark on the world!

追逐梦想

今天，我很荣幸站在这里谈论追逐梦想——这是一段需要勇气、毅力和行动的旅程。

我们每个人都有梦想。有些人可能渴望成为科学家、艺术家、运动员或领导者。其他人可能梦想着改变他们的社区。无论大小，我们的梦想都有力量推动我们前进。然而，实现这些目标的道路从来都不是平坦的。挑战和挫折终将到来，但真正重要的是我们如何面对它们。

1.勇气战胜恐惧。托马斯·爱迪生在成功发明灯泡之前失败了1000多次。他教了我们什么？失败不是终点，而是垫脚石。对失败的恐惧常常阻碍我们前进，但勇气让我们迈出了第一步。现在就开始，即使你不确定。每一个伟大的成就都始于一个尝试的决定。

2.坚持会把“不可能”变成“我做到了”。J.K.罗琳的《哈利波特》系列在成为全球现象之前被12家出版商拒绝。如果她放弃了呢？成功是一段漫长的旅程，充满了障碍和疑虑。关键是要坚持下去，即使事情看起来不可能。每天问问自己，“我愿意为我的梦想而战吗？”

3.行动胜过白日梦。没有努力的梦想只是一个愿望。想成为一名科学家吗？努力学习。艺术家？继续创造。进步来自于小而坚持的每一步，而不是等待最终的完美时刻。成功属于那些采取行动的人，而不仅仅是那些希望成功的人。

朋友们，我们年轻、热情、充满潜力。不要让恐惧或怀疑阻碍我们的前进。记住，每一位伟大的发明家、艺术家或领导者都曾是像我们这样的学生，请选择再试一次。

我给大家分享这样一个想法：“光有梦想是不会成功的，除非能采取行动。”所以，让我们勇于绽放，锲而不舍，在这个世界留下属于我们的印记！

教师代表

Teacher Representative

 ·. Cara

Procrastination

Today, I want to talk about something that almost all of us struggle with: procrastination.

You're procrastinating because you're choosing to. It's not because you're lazy, or overworked. You're putting things off because you're avoiding discomfort. But lucky for you, stopping procrastination is surprisingly simple. 

First, let's call procrastination as avoidance. You're dodging something - fear, or boredom. The task you're doing feels too hard, too tedious, or maybe you're just scared you'll fail. But the thing is, putting it off doesn't make it go away. lt just builds pressure. You think you're avoiding discomfort, but all you're doing is trading short-term relief for long-term stress.

You tell yourself you'll do it later, but that's a lie. You think, 'I work better under pressure,' but that's impossible. You don't work better; you just work faster because you have no choice. And the result? Quality often suffers.

Because the truth is, you're not waiting for the right time. You're waiting for the work to feel easy. But it never will. Waiting doesn't make hard tasks easier; it just gives you less time to do them. That's the truth. So, stop fooling yourself. Stopping procrastination is ridiculously simple. All you have to do is start.

The hardest part of any task isn't doing it; it's starting. Once you take the first step, momentum kicks in like running water, and the task becomes manageable. But the longer you sit there thinking about it, the bigger and scarier it feels. The task itself is not the problem; it's your hesitation. Starting is always easier than the nightmare you built up in your head.

I don't have time. No, you do. You're just wasting it scrolling on your phone. Everyone has the same 24 hours. It's about how you use it. 'I don't feel motivated.' Motivation is a scam. It's fleeting and unreliable. Stop waiting to feel like doing the work. Discipline gets the job done, not motivation.

But I'm too tired. But I don't know where to start. But what if I fail? Your buts are excuses dressed up as reasons. But I'm too tired. Then do something small. Even five minutes of progress is better than nothing. But I don't know where to start. Start anywhere. Pick the easiest, and go from there. But what if I fail? You might. And that's fine. Failure isn't the end. It's feedback. Failure makes you learn, adapt, and try again. Action creates confidence. You don't need to feel confident to start, You just need to start to feel confident.

Stopping procrastination is a habit, not a one-time thing. And habits are built through repetition. Set clear deadlines for everything. And reward yourself after completing tasks. Your brain loves dopamine, so give it a reason to associate finishing tasks with pleasure.

Every second you waste is a second you could spend building the life you want. So stop waiting for motivation, clarity, or a sign. The only sign you need is get up and start.

关于拖延症

今天我们来聊一个大家都躲不开的问题——拖延症。

拖延，不是因为懒，也不是因为忙，而是因为你在逃避那些让你不舒服的事。但好消息是，治拖延其实特别简单。

别找借口，直面问题

说白了，拖延就是逃避。到底在躲什么呢？可能是怕做不好，也可能是觉得任务太无聊。但问题是，拖着不干，事情并不会自动消失，反而会让你压力越来越大。你以为躲开了眼前的麻烦，实际上是用短期的轻松换来了长期的焦虑。

别骗自己了

你总说“等会儿再做”，但这话可信吗？还有那句“压力越大效率越高”，根本就是自欺欺人。你不是效率高了，而是被逼着赶工，结果往往就是质量大打折扣。

真相是：你等的根本不是“最佳时机”，而是等任务自己变简单。但任务永远不会自己变简单！拖着不做，只会让你时间更少，压力更大。所以，别再给自己找借口了。

开始就是成功的一半

做任何事情，最难的不是过程，而是开始。只要你迈出第一步，后面就会顺其自然地做下去。但你越想越怕，事情就显得越难。其实，任务本身没那么可怕，是你自己把它想得太复杂了。真正开始做，绝对比在脑子里瞎想轻松得多。

你的借口，我都懂

▶ “我没时间” → 不，你只是把时间都花在刷手机上了

▶ “没动力” → 动力这东西靠不住，来得快去得也快  

▶ “太累了” → 那就先做五分钟，从微小的行动开始

▶ “不知道从哪开始” → 随便找个地方开始就行，别想太多

▶ “万一搞砸了怎么办” → 搞砸又如何，失败是成功之母

治拖延的小妙招

1. 定个清晰的截止期限：给每件事设个最后期限，逼自己一把  

2. 奖励自己：干完活儿就给自己点小奖励，让大脑记住“完成任务=快乐”

3. 五分钟法则：告诉自己“就干五分钟”，往往干着干着就停不下来了

4. 想想后果：把拖延的坏结果写下来，提醒自己别犯懒

记住：我们浪费的每一分钟，都是未来生活的成本。别等什么“灵光一现”或者“最佳状态”了，现在、立刻、马上，关掉手机，立即行动！