I think one should never stop learning because when you learn something new that’s when you grow and your knowledge grows. I am a learner. I love learning new things and I never get tired of gaining knowledge. Today I would like to share about the uh, skill which I learned in my childhood which is dancing. When I was six years old my mother enrolled me in a dance class that to ah, a classical dance class which I didn’t like much. I liked western dance form more. I told my mother to keep few days back I had participated in an inter university dance competition and um, I had won second pr. I was so happy and overwhelmed and at that time I realized and thanked my parents about not withdrawing me from the dance class otherwise I would have not performed so well. I think learning should never stop and you should always keep learning and learning so that you and your mind keeps refreshing and getting upgraded.
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I believe that learning is a lifelong journey. It's through acquiring new knowledge and skills that we truly grow and expand our understanding of the world. As a lifelong learner, I'm always eager to embrace new experiences and knowledge. Today, I'd like to share a skill I learned in my childhood: dancing. When I was six years old, my mother enrolled me in a classical dance class. While I initially wasn't very enthusiastic about it, I found myself drawn to western dance forms. I remember telling my mother that I preferred western dance. Years later, I participated in an inter-university dance competition and, to my delight, won second prize. The feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming, and it made me realize how grateful I was that my parents hadn't let me quit dance class. It was a pivotal moment that solidified my belief in the importance of perseverance and the transformative power of learning. I firmly believe that learning should be an ongoing process, constantly refreshing our minds and expanding our horizons.
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