【英语演讲稿3分钟励志故事】Good morning, everyone.

Today, I want to share a short but powerful story that has inspired me deeply. It’s not about a famous person or a world-changing event, but it's about a simple act of courage and perseverance that changed the life of one young boy.

There was once a boy named James who lived in a small village. He had a dream — to become a musician. But his family was very poor, and he couldn’t afford a piano or even a guitar. His only way to learn music was by listening to the radio and copying the songs on a broken old keyboard he found in an old shop.

Many people told him that he was wasting his time. “You’re too poor to be a musician,” they said. “You should focus on something practical.” But James didn’t give up. Every day, he practiced for hours, even when his fingers hurt and his hands were covered with blisters.

One day, a local music teacher heard him playing in the park. She was amazed by his talent and dedication. She offered to teach him for free and helped him get a scholarship to a music school in the city.

Years later, James became a well-known pianist, performing in concert halls around the world. But he never forgot where he came from. He often returned to his village to encourage other children who had big dreams but no resources.

So what can we learn from James’ story? It’s not about how much you have, but how much you believe in yourself. It’s not about the obstacles you face, but how you choose to move forward despite them.

Every one of us has a story. And every story has the power to change lives — if we are brave enough to tell it.

Thank you.