He Refused to Sleep — Until It Was Too Late

Max was born different. From the very beginning, he barely slept.
While others rested, Max stayed awake - watching, learning, thinking.

Doctors couldn’t explain it. His parents were afraid. But Max believed that sleep was a waste of time, and life was too short to miss.

This English short story explores what happens when someone refuses to slow down — and what fame, attention, and the modern world can do to a quiet life.

This video is designed for English listening practice with clear narration and read-along text to help you improve comprehension naturally.