We watched Obama's opening speech. Although this video is very short, it has benefited me a lot! Obama's speech is different. He is very real, just like a father educating a child who doesn't want to go to school. Obama told us that learning is not an easy task. Taking himself as an example, he described how his mother made up lessons for him every morning when he was a child. Obama also told us that you must study by yourself, because even if you have the most dedicated teachers, the best schools and the best parents, it is meaningless if you don't make the necessary efforts to succeed. He also told us the significance of learning: learning can help us discover our talents. You can't find a good job without training, let alone contribute to the country! He told us that there will always be some factors that will disturb your study, and he also cited many examples: maybe no adult can give you the support you need in life. Someone in your family may be unemployed and financially strapped. Maybe you live in an unsafe community or are influenced by misbehaving friends. But these are no excuses for you to avoid studying. You need to set yourself a goal, which can be simple, but you must stick to it. Obama cited many examples, such as Jasmine Perez, Andoni Schultz, chantel Steve and Michael Jordan. Success is not a simple matter, but it is not important. Failure doesn't mean you can't do it, but you are one step closer to success. In the face of failure, don't give up on yourself, learn from it and change it next time. Obama's opening remarks not only strengthened my determination, but also taught me a lot of reading methods and experiences. This reminds me of what Napoleon once said: "I succeeded because I was determined and never hesitated."