英语演讲稿 What is Success.doc

What Is Success ?Good morning, my dear judges. I am XX. I feel honored to share my speech with you. The title of my speech is “what is success”?Success, everyone is longing for it. However, what is success?There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes. Success has many different definitions depending on who you ask. The dictionary defines success as the accomplishment of ones goal; the desired result of an attempt; or one that succeeds. Pop culture would have you think the success is all about money, fame and power. Actually, there is only one Bill Gates, so how about those unfulfilled lives and burnout among so called “successful people”? Are they losers ? Of course, no.When I walked on the street and saw the dustman, I think he is successful, he is performing his duty and making a better environment for us; When I stayed at the waiting room, a lady was talking about her baby, I saw the smile on her face, I think she is successful, she is doing her best to bring up a healthy child; When I stand here, facing you, I am nervous, but in my mind, you are successful, you are playing a role as a good listener and helping me to make progress.In Ralph Waldo Emerson s poetry, he wrote:“What is success? To laugh often and love much;To win the respect of intelligent people.To give one's self; To leave the world a little better.”I cant agree with him more. In my opinion, success is living a happy life and making the world a litter better. In short, success means happy life and contribution.Then what is needed to succeed in life? Research in psychology has shown there are six essential aspects of happiness in life:Physical Health: If we use the number to stand for your possession, no matter how much you have, health is always the first. Without health, you will own nothing. Think about it, how long havent you done any sports?Mental Fitness: You need to be continuously engaging your mind. As we all know, its never too old to learn.Emotional Health: You need to feel good about yourself and have a positive self-image. Look into the mirror every morning and tell yourself that you are the best. Well, at least you are not the worst.Social Health: You need positive relationships in your life and people that love and support you. Dont indulge in the Internet. Why not ask friends to go out and breath the fresh air.Meaning Health: You make a positive impact on others lives, giving meaning and purpose to your work and daily life. Remember that you are a part of everyones life, you are important.Material Wealth: There is a basic level of food, shelter, and clothing that all people need and that is paid for through money. So no day dreams and work hard please.As long as you are responsible for your own life, as long as you have lived a happy life, you will make more or less contribution to the world, then you are successful.Thats all of my speech.Thank you for your listening.第 3 页