CSE 2022: Plan/ Strategy/ Daily Routine
This is an everything thread for all stuff 2022. You can post your daily goals, end-of-the-day updates, weekly targets or any weird thing you use to measure your progress. You can put into words & post the soul-sucking sadness that is threatening to devour you & your productivity. You can write what made your day & let others experience the happiness too, at least vicariously. This is a thread to pick each other up. This is a thread to keep each other accountable. This is a no-judgement zone.
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“This is one more piece of advice I have for you: don't get impatient. Even if things are so tangled up you can't do anything, don't get desperate or blow a fuse and start yanking on one particular thread before it's ready to come undone. You have to realize it's going to be a long process and that you'll work on things slowly, one at a time.”
— Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood
I’d joined the June batch too, I didn’t know about the extension but considering the amount of syllabus left, it had seemed that it would go on for longer.
How do you know about this extension?
THE_MECHANIC,
I am in April GS + Optional batch. In a Q&A some other person (not Shubra ma'am) told that there are 180 classes in total. They have only reached 120 classes for us, so it will be extended I guess. Some batches are getting recorded lectures, are you in that? Apparently their classes are moving faster. We have only completed Paper 1A and Paper 2A is almost done, rest have not been touched.@iphoole are you talking about SR’s PSIR by any chance?I’d joined the June batch too, I didn’t know about the extension but considering the amount of syllabus left, it had seemed that it would go on for longer.
How do you know about this extension?
Rashmirathi,THE_MECHANIC
Hey everyone, hope you all doing good. I am glad to be back here after my first debacle at prelims. Great to see you all ticking those targets off. You're going to see me here now till UPSC 2022 prelims.
I have tried to join UPSC 2022 Yeolpumta group but it says its already full. Admin can you just increase the size or something like that to accommodate me. TIA :)
Plan is - 2.5 months of mains prep + little tit bits of prelims as well daily so that I don't fck up during prelims.
Update time : 10:00 PM daily.
Today's targets -
1. 1/3 - security
2. CA class
3. Paper 2 A - PSIR - Topic 1 + PYQ
4. Rivers - Notes
5. Newspapers
6. Editorials
Today's quote : Dreams remain dream because one misses the most important thing - ACTION.
Great days everyone. And feel free to share your everyday learnings, actions and work as well as failures and fears for the sole purpose that this thread doesn't turn monotonous. You all have us all here.
Hello all..! I feel good to inform you guys that overall the day was good.. atleast it was better than the last two days .!
Here are the updates..:
1: DONE( articles were really good and important)
2: DONE( the idea of segregating the topics really worked..have started making notes of PAPER 2.. )
RURAL AGRARIAN STRUCTURE PART 1(TOPIC A DONE)
3: actually was doing optional only..! Didn't notice the time..:)
4: PARTIAL DONE..( ques not done)
I hope tomorrow will be a better day..! Will try to work according to the targets..as I have not done GS 1 today..!
GOODMORNING EVERYONE..:)
Today's "to do" list...
1: NEWSPAPER
2: OPTIONAL PAPER 2( TOPIC: Evolution of Land Tenure System)+ NOTE MAKING
3: GS 1SOCIETY ( TOPIC: MARKET- A Social Institution)
4: CA+ QUES SOLVING..
Posting daily targets is actually beneficial...! Have a wonderful day guys..:)
Once again...the day was half good and half "not so productive"...
I think.."Hope is the only constant thing in life"..:)
Coming back to the updates..
1: Done..
2:PARTIAL DONE( was able to complete the target but few pages are left)
3: Wanted to start but went out to meet some friends..I had this thing in my mind that have to come back on time...but came back late..!!! So..was not able to start..
4: after coming back.. completed CA + QUES SOLVING...:)
Realized.."Have to be more disciplined"...:)
Alrighty.
Time to get back and begin the quest.
Targets: 11/11/21~Day#13: (a)The Hindu (b)Delete extraneous resources. (c)Finish Ethics(Attitude🕶) (d)Socio-consolidate upto lec-3. Not sleeping before finishing. As simple as that 🦅
18/11/21~Day 20: Time to spill the beans😬: went for a binge of The Wire and then True Detective and then all the spiderman movies I could get my hands on. काफ़ी शर्मिंदा महसूस करने के बाद,🥲 I am back after putting in 3 days of solid work and finding the right speed(hopefully) for myself so I don't fall in these rabbit holes again.
Targets finished today: 1) The Hindu 2) Answer writing 3) socio lectures 4) Mains issues brainstorming
From tomorrow targets will be less specific and more focused on picking up things that I can get done. a)<1hr for the Hindu b)<2.5hrs for answer writing c)<1hr for YT dna d) 7hrs max for soc+ncert+gs.
It's tough to accept failure. “Let’s not confuse acceptance with passivity. Acceptance isn’t passive. It’s the first step in an active process toward self-improvement.”
Completed the targets but not happy with my day. First half was good but second half was just mechanically reading things, don't know how much have I actually absorbed.
Targets:
- Finish Complex Analysis PYQs
- Modern Algebra PYQs (1/2): Theory will have to wait till second round, test is coming
- Try to finish post Independent India
Bad day streak continues. Finished PYQs and then I felt guilty about straightaway jumping to PYQs so started Group Theory first. Will keep the other parts of the chapter for later.
Targets:
- Finish Modern Algebra - Group Theory + PYQs (Tough ask, I know)
- Revise Essay Notes, Quotes and examples
Tomorrow needs to be a good day. Also, thanks a lot people for shaking me up today :P It really helps!
Have a good day tomorrow, everyone!
Finished Group theory and finished all the PYQs on it. However, I've left around 50% of the modern algebra chapter for the next round due to my over ambitious targets! Did the essay enrichment revision but only doing one round of revision for all of that hardly counts!
Targets: Test Day
- Maths Test
- Essay Test
- Maths Test Analysis
Finished both the tests and almost finished the test analysis (90%). Maths test showed how a lot more revision is necessary to be in a respectable position in terms of the optional. Will get back to these chapters in one week once I finish the first round revision.
Targets:
- Revisit maths test, finish test analysis
- Revise PDE Theory
- Revise Geography (mostly diagrams)
Note to self: Never again give a test half prepared.
Have a good day tomorrow, good people! :D
Targets completed today
1) One lecture of ancient, PSIR and ethics each
2) Daily CA + Newspaper +Perspective
3) 10 pages of ethics
Average day, could have been better.
GOODMORNING EVERYONE..:)
Such a cold & chilling NOVEMBER MORNING..:)hoping not to be lethargic..;)
Target for the day....
1: NEWSPAPER
2: SOCIOLOGY PAPER 2( yesterday's backlog+ NEW TOPIC: CASTE SYSTEM)
3: GS 1 SOCIETY ( MARKET:SOCIAL INSTITUTION)
4: CA+ 10 MCQ'S
It seems easy to have 4 targets "only" but the main target is to complete the "targets" on time..;)
Have a great day ahead people..:)
Good morning! I managed to wake up early(as per my standards) :)
Targets - 18/11/2021
1. Modern India
2. Sociology (+Newspaper goes without saying)
Going to try out not setting concrete targets today. Only target is to clock as many hours(min 9) as possible on YPT.
Have a nice and productive day, everyone.
Managed only 7 hours but was a decent day.
Back to my old schedule of waking up late. Going to make peace with it and not push too much. It's alright, i guess. Jab chahe utho padhlo bas. No more adventures with changing schedule forcefully.
19/11/2021
Today's targets are the same.
Socio Paper 1- some pending notes to be done
Modern India
19 November 2021
-Meditation 30 min (done)
-The Hindu
-Ethics unit 2 revision
-Sociology P2 B(ii) lectures
wake up early today, did some meditation and felt good. Today is an auspicious day, Hindus are performing ritual bath at Ganga (Ganga Snan) and Sikhis are performing Nagar-Kirtans on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. so guys try to study for whole day or spend some alone time to introspect and self-awarenes.. Planning to visit nearby Gurudwara, so will wind up todays plan early. (:
- done
- done
- done
- done
16/11:
- Sociology 1 lecture
- CA - 1 Lecture
- Newspaper
- XI Geo FPG- Chapter 1 & 2
couldn't study anything, was down with cold and fever.
17/11:
- Newspaper 16 & 17
- Sangwan Chapter 1
- CA 1 lecture
- Geography FPG Chapter 1&2
17/11:
- Done
- Done
- Done
- Not Done
18/11:
- Sangwan CH 2
- CA - 1lecture
- Mrunal - till page no.65
- 2020 QP
18/11:
- not done
- done
- till Pillar 1A1
- Partially
19/11:
- Sangwan CH 2
- CA 1 class
- Newspaper 18&19
- Ancient CH 1&2
Hey everyone, hope you all doing good. I am glad to be back here after my first debacle at prelims. Great to see you all ticking those targets off. You're going to see me here now till UPSC 2022 prelims.
I have tried to join UPSC 2022 Yeolpumta group but it says its already full. Admin can you just increase the size or something like that to accommodate me. TIA :)
Plan is - 2.5 months of mains prep + little tit bits of prelims as well daily so that I don't fck up during prelims.
Update time : 10:00 PM daily.
Today's targets -
1. 1/3 - security
2. CA class
3. Paper 2 A - PSIR - Topic 1 + PYQ
4. Rivers - Notes
5. Newspapers
6. Editorials
Today's quote : Dreams remain dream because one misses the most important thing - ACTION.
Great days everyone. And feel free to share your everyday learnings, actions and work as well as failures and fears for the sole purpose that this thread doesn't turn monotonous. You all have us all here.
All done, except security. Decent day.
Note to self : Be on YPT. It helps. Thanks to you lovely people all for nudging me. Its just that I forget to keep it on. Tomarrow I will be there for sure :)
What else to be done :
1. Security - 1/3
2. Paper 2 A - 2nd topic.
3. Newspaper
4. Editorials
5. Rivers
6. 2 CA class
7. Book reading - The siege ( kbse padhna tha yeh)
8. Talk to people, I love doing that.
Thought : We often learn to late that we spent too much time worrying about things that mattered the least.
Good night guys! And good morning to me.
My day starts from here, thanks to the fucked up schedule ( read skedzh-ool , I just love it) I have.
Alrighty.
Time to get back and begin the quest.
Targets: 11/11/21~Day#13: (a)The Hindu (b)Delete extraneous resources. (c)Finish Ethics(Attitude🕶) (d)Socio-consolidate upto lec-3. Not sleeping before finishing. As simple as that 🦅
18/11/21~Day 20: Time to spill the beans😬: went for a binge of The Wire and then True Detective and then all the spiderman movies I could get my hands on. काफ़ी शर्मिंदा महसूस करने के बाद,🥲 I am back after putting in 3 days of solid work and finding the right speed(hopefully) for myself so I don't fall in these rabbit holes again.
From tomorrow targets will be less specific and more focused on picking up things that I can get done. a)<1hr for the Hindu b)<2.5hrs for answer writing c)<1hr for YT dna d) 7hrs max for soc+ncert+gs.
It's tough to accept failure. “Let’s not confuse acceptance with passivity. Acceptance isn’t passive. It’s the first step in an active process toward self-improvement.”
Good day.
20/11/21#21~Same targets+PYQ/syllabus/CA mapping & indexing.
1 good day means nothing and 1 bad day means nothing and neither does how much ground has been covered.
Only things that matters is how much portion has been internalised with PYQs and Syllabus as an anchor.
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