It is important to work hard at something in order to improve.
Explanation:
Both texts explain the importance of hardwork to improve at something and become successful at it later. Ta-Nehisi Coates who is an American writer, journalist, and educator decided to learn French and the journey to learning this language had definitely not been an easy one for him. He admits that hardwork was required to get better at the language and that sometimes he failed but had to continue believing in himself.
President Obama also encouraged the school children to work hard in their studies. He admitted that it would not always be easy because some of them had personal challenges just as he also had in his days. However, he encouraged them to be focused so as to become better for themselves and their country.
