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Two years ago, I was a very shy student who always avoided speaking in front of others, which kept me from joining many meaningful school activities. Last semester, my English teacher noticed my hidden potential and encouraged me to enter the speech contest, so I decided to challenge myself. First, I drafted my speech and practiced it every evening; however, facing a large audience made me extremely nervous, therefore I asked friends for feedback and finally stood on the stage with confidence. Although I only won third place, this precious experience completely changed me, because it taught me that stepping out of one's comfort zone is the most important step in personal growth.