listen english to learn : The Power of Small Steps - motivational story

listen english to learn : The Power of Small Steps - motivational story. The Story : The Power of Small Steps Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by majestic mountains, there lived a young boy named Ayan. Ayan was curious and full of dreams. But one dream was special—it was his desire to climb the tallest mountain in the region, known as Sky Peak. The mountain stood proudly, its peak often hidden by clouds. It was so tall that many in the village believed it was impossible to climb. “It’s too high, too steep, and too dangerous,” they said. But Ayan wasn’t discouraged. He knew that deep inside, he had the courage to try. One bright morning, Ayan decided it was time to begin. He packed a small bag with food and water. Standing at the base of the mountain, he looked up at the towering peak. It felt intimidating, but Ayan whispered to himself, “I don’t have to reach the top today. I just need to take the first step.” With that thought, he started walking. The first day was tiring. Ayan climbed a small distance before stopping to rest. He turned around and saw the village below—it already seemed so far away. “I’ve come farther than I thought,” he said with a smile. That evening, under the stars, he rested, feeling proud of what he’d accomplished. The next morning, he woke up, ready to take more steps. Each day brought a new challenge. Some paths were smooth, while others were rocky and difficult to navigate. There were times when he felt like giving up. But every time he stopped, he reminded himself, “I don’t need to rush. Just one more step, one more step.” Day by day, Ayan climbed higher. As he moved closer to the peak, the air grew colder, and the climb became tougher. But with each step, his confidence grew stronger. Finally, after many days of effort, Ayan reached the summit. Standing at the top of Sky Peak, he looked out at the vast world below. The village was just a tiny dot in the distance, and the horizon stretched endlessly. Ayan felt a deep sense of pride and peace. He realized that the journey wasn’t about one big leap but about the small, consistent steps he took every day. When Ayan returned to the village, the people were amazed. “How did you do it?” they asked him. Ayan smiled and replied, “One small step at a time.” From that day on, Ayan became an inspiration to everyone. Whenever someone in the village faced a challenge, they remembered his journey and the power of small steps.