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I’ve given 6 attempts at UPSC CSE. I’ve been selected twice.
And over the past two years, I’ve mentored more than 50 Rankers in this exam.
So if I had to start my preparation over from scratch, this is the advice that I would give to the first attempter me.
And over the past two years, I’ve mentored more than 50 Rankers in this exam.
So if I had to start my preparation over from scratch, this is the advice that I would give to the first attempter me.
For all the things that can change about UPSC CSE, there are a few things that remain constant.
It’s going to take time so be patient. It will take longer if you're impatient.
There will be parts of UPSC prep that you enjoy and parts that you don’t. But, it will be easier if you enjoy what you’re doing on a daily basis.
There will be parts of UPSC prep that you enjoy and parts that you don’t. But, it will be easier if you enjoy what you’re doing on a daily basis.
If you have to convince yourself to study everyday, it’s going to get HARD.
But if you still believe that you want to do it, it CAN BE DONE. It will just be a GRIND.
But if you still believe that you want to do it, it CAN BE DONE. It will just be a GRIND.
Chance does play a role in the process. Not in a way that hard work doesn't matter but just like it plays a role in all parts of our lives.
Get used to saying NO to things. Your friends will be out partying and playing video games, but you will be indoors studying.
Get used to saying NO to things. Your friends will be out partying and playing video games, but you will be indoors studying.
No great thing comes without sacrifice. You will need to COMMIT to the game. You can’t half ass UPSC prep.
There will be a shiny new thing out there every other week. If you keep chasing them, you’ll get nowhere. Stick to the basics, they work.
There will be a shiny new thing out there every other week. If you keep chasing them, you’ll get nowhere. Stick to the basics, they work.
You will need to write. And then write some more.
Learning to write might be the one skill that will float or sink your boat in this game.
Learning to write might be the one skill that will float or sink your boat in this game.
Earlier, aspirants had a problem of lack of guidance. The current generation has an abundance of it. Just like social media, some can use it to their advantage. Most will just consume the content and not do anything.
If you’ve made it so far, then don’t just scroll to the next piece of content. Get off your ass and get to work.
Addendum:
Don’t take an EGO fight with UPSC, it’s not worth it. Some might make it through because of it, but most will be left broken and underconfident for a long time after.
Learn to let go and pursue other things.
Don’t take an EGO fight with UPSC, it’s not worth it. Some might make it through because of it, but most will be left broken and underconfident for a long time after.
Learn to let go and pursue other things.
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