What speech can I deliver on felicitation being a topper in my school?
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First of all, congratulations for being a topper of your school.
Secondly, say something that “adds value to the life of your juniors”. Do you know what really inspires the people the most?
Stories. Human beings have this innate ability to tell & remember stories for long.
Given below is what I would have said based on my experience, you need to modify it as per your experiences in life so far & the philosophy you believe in:
I received lots of wishes & blessings for my little success (*sign of humbleness). I was happy, felt awesome but at the same time also felt, “if this small taste of success feels so good & addicting at the same time, what would it be to realise my dreams?”. The thought made me ecstatic. I also had the realisation that “how we feel from inside” has a direct bearing on “how we see at life”.
Life, as I try to forecast it from this point of life, seems to be smooth & rewarding. But as I look at the life of my parents, they had their shares of “successes & failures” (*it indicates that you are aware of the fact that failures are inevitable in life plus you learn from elders). So, I too will have my ups & downs.
Still, I'm sure of one thing that with conviction & hardwork everything is possible. Dreams too. So, just stick to your dreams. And never feel left out, irrespective of your scores, as with time “marks, percentage, etc. will lose significance” but “what you become will always remain cool/ in vogue” (*shows that you are in touch with realities of life). So, work hard not only in your studies but also for your overall personality development as well. You must rock wherever you go, if you can do this, you will be highly successful in life irrespective of the odds against you. And, yes, I'm aiming at it!
Also, add few tips on how to study, how to concentrate, how to keep oneself focused on goals, etc. if you want.
Prepare well & if possible, get it recorded & uploaded on YouTube. Will help you in life, later on, in the world of Personal Branding.