Thread by @namanshrivastav

How to bounce back after a failed UPSC Attempt?

Two days ago, when #IAS results were declared many dreams were shattered, and a few ‘lives' were made.

Life isn’t a zero-sum game.

Here's some practical advice your #UPSC coaching centers will never give you.

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1. Do NOT drop another year: Out of 1 million who appear for UPSC only around 80 become IAS officers. For no fault of yours, UPSC is a game of luck - after a point of time. (1)

2. Create a Plan B: It is a travesty that many Indians are wasting the most productive years of their lives by appearing/reappearing for such exams mindlessly (without any backup plan). A backup plan will keep you sane and will help you pivot into other impactful roles. (2)

3. Build Skills: India has changed. We aren’t a 20th-century economy anymore. With the advent of liberalization and the internet economy - state control of power is shifting. At GGI, many pivoted into impactful roles at the UN, World Bank, and BCG because of their skills. (3)

Don’t let an exam dictate the trajectory of your 20s. The 20s are the most productive years of your lives, and the opportunity cost of revising the UPSC syllabus every year is infinite. (4)

For those who cleared the exam, I wish you all the very best! More power to you, your journey has just begun.

And for those who couldn’t or are stressed about upcoming Prelims - write to me.

We can plan something better together! (5)

In my YouTube videos - I will focus on how UPSC aspirants can make pivots into the world bank, United Nations, BCG, etc. I will also talk about how they can better prepare for civil services.

Do let me know, what topics would you want me to cover.