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Jan 17 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
6 days ago, results for the CA finals were announced in India.

To be brutally honest, the odds of winning admission to #Harvard are higher than clearing the CA exam in India (in one go).

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1. The exam takes years of persistence, and perseverance - and yet after clearing the exam - many switch careers or sectors (via civil services, or #MBA).

2. There are many exceptional CA aspirants who end up wasting their 20s appearing/reappearing for this exam unsuccessfully
3. There are many who sacrifice their college experience completely to prepare for this exam, only realizing years later the importance of learning skillsets beyond analyzing three accounting statements...
We are really excited to be making the journey of CAs in the GGI network incredibly exciting and meaningful - many CAs have now pivoted into McKinsey, BCG, while some have found a newfound love for the world of Impact investing, venture capital, and even Policy Consulting!
Congrats to all of you who have cleared the exam, your professional journeys have just begun

For those who couldn’t clear it - do WRITE to me
Failures are a real badge of honor. It is absolutely okay to panic, overreact, and under-react. But no matter what don't give up, yet ❤️

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Jun 2, 2022
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)
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Jun 1, 2022
What does life look like if you don’t clear UPSC?

5 years ago, I missed the #UPSC final list by 8 marks. My score in optional was among the highest in India, and my interview score of 204 was the second-highest.

A few years down the line, I’m in Istanbul..

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- discussing with one of India’s entry-level diplomats, whether it makes sense for him to leave the services and do an #MBA.

1. India has changed: We aren’t a 20th-century socialist economy anymore. (1)
With the advent of liberalization - state control of power has shifted from generalist civil services to specialized well trained professionals.

The current Joint Secretary of Civil Aviation is an #MBA from IIM A and was a partner at KPMG. (2)
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Feb 12, 2022
During one of my Harvard Classes, a person who always sat next to me was a 26 years old multimillionaire.

He had worked in Bain & Company and thereafter dabbled into F&O trading amongst other things (where he made his fortunes).

He audited my class for four weeks, and I was (1) Image
naively dazzled by his millionaire stature.

After classes, we gallivanted around Cambridge Restaurants and Pubs meeting other important people from his own country. I found it exciting, and I enjoyed the feeling that I was entering these rarefied social circles. (2)
Observing him had a profound impact on me because I could see very clearly the reason why he was so successful, calm, and composed at such a young age.

He was always a giver. Whenever he met someone he would try to do something for them. (3)
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Jan 1, 2022
[How I aced my #UPSC]🧵

On the day of my #IAS interview - I was sleep-deprived, overburdened with my office work, and was clearly underprepared

To make matters worse, a week ago -my then-girlfriend had broken up with me. And there were a million emotions running through my mind Image
Unlike my friends who had prepared full time for #UPSC, I had prepared along with a full-time job, and therefore, could take only 2 days off of my work to prepare for the interview. Long behold, my interview scores were amongst the highest in India that year.
What worked for me?
1. Confidence: I am thoroughly convinced that confidence always supersedes the content. No matter how well versed you are with the subject, if you can not confidently articulate it - you are doomed to perform poorly in an #interview.
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Dec 8, 2021
A few years ago, I was able to crack multiple stages of the #UPSC exam cycle in a relatively short span of time.

Here’s my 5 step approach on how you should actually prepare for #IAS - especially when the exam is 2 months down the line.

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Step 1: Don’t join a coaching institute. It is a waste of time and money.

Step 2: Download all the standard books for GS. And read them cover to cover at least 3 times. (List in the conclusion of the thread)
Step 3: 2 months before prelims - start solving MCQs (of any reputed institute). Solve at least 30 full-length papers multiple times, make diligent notes out of them. Trust me, prelims will be a cakewalk
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