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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


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I am sitting the required number of hours but not able to cover as much as should be covered in that time. Will have to seriously work on the focus aspect to improve things

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Optional test portions revise. 

Optional test - no 5 

NP 

GS 4 _ Emotional intelligence 





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Updating after a long time, will try to be regular from now on weekly basis.

Tasks till 30th November:

1.) Differential calculus

2.) Cone cylinder pyqs

3.) Group theory (remaining concepts i.e homomorphism, permutation group)+Pyqs ( Ambitious but try to wrap it up)

4.) Ethics case study answer writing practice + PYQ analysis 

5.) Ethics theory note making except moral thinkers(will do it sometime later)

6.) September monthly revision

7.) Daily 10 MCQS

After a bad week will try to make use of this one. Best of luck to all. See you on ypt.


Tasks done:

1) Cone pyqs 

2) Ethics 2018 case studies + 3 additional ones

3) Ramped up September monthly

4) Newspaper + 20mcqs

Tasks done:

1) Group and subgroup pyqs 

2) Newspaper+ Mrunal CA

3) Ethics 2017 4 case studies + Ethics theory

4) August monthly 1/7

Tasks done:

1) Cyclic group Pyqs

2) August CA 2/7

3) Newspaper+Mrunal

4) Ethics Theory

5) Ethics answer writing

Overall not so productive day despite the number of hours. Got stuck for too long in some group questions. Hoping for a better tomorrow.



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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

Couldn't finish the 2nd and 3rd targets on time. Guess I was too overambitious. Going to extend PDE by a day. Also, going to run some errands tomorrow so might lose out on a little time, will compensate for it later. 


Targets: 

  • Finish PDE Theory 
  • PDE PYQs (1/2) 
  • Finish Geography 
  • Revise Art & Culture (mains centric) 
  • Newspaper (haven't been able to find time for it since forever, let me try adding it here)


@Augustya_Shrivastava really appreciate you posting these tidbits of wisdom, looking forward to lots more :)

All targets accomplished. Not happy with the maths portion though, needs more work. 


Targets: 

  • Finish PDE 
  • GS Mains Test 
  • Finish IR Consolidation 
  • Newspaper 


Here's hoping everyone has a good productive Sunday tomorrow :D 

Except the IR bit, was able to finish off almost everything despite having to take a forced half day break. Did a few things I liked and I think I'm ready to start the next week on a high. 


Targets: 

  • Finish off PDE left over from today 
  • Numerical Analysis Theory 
  • GS Test Analysis 
  • Finish IR Consolidation 


Lots of work tomorrow, hoping to have a good day! All the best people! 

The day was okay in terms of hours but disappointing in terms of output. Did very little maths today and wasn't able to finish IR either. 


Targets: 

  • NA & CP (1/2) 
  • Finish IR 


Going to go heavy on mathematics tomorrow. The deadlines are coming closer!

Finished IR after taking almost forever! Did Maths also, but more needs to be done. Might have to add half a day to it. 


Targets: 

  • NA & CP (2/2 - hopefully)
  • Not sure what I'll do in GS, will figure it out tomorrow morning

Very lazy day. Was unproductive almost all the time. I've started GS2 consolidation now, this will take more than a few days. Will have to finish the maths chapter tomorrow irrespective of anything else. Need a good day. 


Targets: 

  • Finish NA & CP 
  • Polity Consolidation 
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Target for 25-11-2021

Ethics theory

Newspaper

Optional theory + answer writing

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Targets for 24/11/2021

1) Finish CA pending topic + new video 

2) NP/Daily CA

3) Optional - 2 topics (Plz don't postpone)

4) GS - 3 - Topic-1,2,10 (Don't run after perfection as it is the enemy of the good).

5) Pending essay video (if time permits)


1) Did the pending topic but didn't watch the new one.

2) Done 

3) Acknowledging shamelessly ....I postponed again.

4) Did topic - 1, 10. Started topic-2.

5) Not done.

**Unproductive days - not just yesterday but from the past 2 weeks.

**Unable to balance both GS & optional.

** Not satisfied with my optional notes - urge for perfection - looking at so many sources, topper notes - end up doing nothing productive.

** Some days I study for 8-10 hrs, while some days 4-5 hrs productively.

Note to self:

1) Small steps taken every day will lead to great accomplishments........plz study Optional + GS everyday.

2) Regarding notes - start with what u have .....additions can be done gradually.

3) Have faith in yourself.


Targets for 25/11/2021

1) Revise GS-3 - Topic-1,10

2) GS - 3: Topic - 2, 7, 8, 9

3) Optional - 2.2

4) CA class 

5) NP/Daily CA



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Good Morning Everyone!


25/11 Plan

  • Mechanics Revision =Done
  • Group Theory Revision =Partially Done
  • CA =Inadequate
  • Answer Writing =Nopes
  • If time, GS 2 =Nopes
  • Bonus = Maths extra revision


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I forgot to post yesterday, but it was a good productive day.

Targets for 24.11.21

1. Optional= Atomic structure(3/4)

2. GS4= Moral thinkers(1/n), will figure out the value of n today :P

3. CA class + notes

optional going fine but not able to maintain focus in GS4. 

Target for 25.11.21

1. Optional= Atomic structure(4/4)

2. GS4=Moral thinkers(2/4)

3. CA class+ notes

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Goodmorning people...:)

Nothing can replace"चाय" इन winters..!!(वैसे Not so excited today.. ("सरदर्द गया नही अभी"...)

Reality check: Please get up and study..:)

Targets: 

1: NEWSPAPER..

2: SOCIOLOGY PAPER 2 ( TOPIC: CASTE SYSTEM)

3: GS 1 SOCIETY [NCERT] (MARKET:AS AN INSTITUTION)

4: NOTHING TODAY..!! 

keeping it all simple..will try to complete these Targets...:) 

Have a nice day people..:)

Happy to tell you all that I have completed all my targets today..!! :) 

अपडेट्स कुछ इस प्रकार हैं :

1: DONE (Fav work to do)

2: DONE ( bcz the topic is too wide..so have segregated it into two parts...1st part (done)

3: DONE (चलो आज वो दिन आ गया) reading portion done..

4: Ok.. so wanted to share with you guys..I'm developing a new habit of reading novels.. I use to earlier..but bcz of some work was not able to continue..so now have started again..

Felt good today after reading that novel..:)

PS: WENT out to eat something.(most fav dish).came back and completed the last two target..:)

Goodmorning all..:) 

So..started my day very well..but then.."SUNDAY BEING SUNDAY".. बाहर निकल गए कुछ पर्सनल काम से.. एंड then came back late..

Bcz I felt ashamed toh "update" nahi kr paaye..

Anyways.... Woke up early today.. Started A new day full of positivity..:)

So here are the Targets:

1: Started Meditation (20mins)

2: Newspaper( non -negotiable)

3: SOCIOLOGY paper २(CASTE SYSTEM)

4: GS 1 Society (PATTERN of Social Inequality and Exclusion)

Before saying "HAVE A GOOD DAY PEOPLE"..here is a quote from "बॉम्बे टॉकीज"

"EVERYTHING" happens for a reason.Maybe you don't see the reason right now..but when it is finally revealed,it will blow you away.

                                      - "BY ZIG ZIGLAR"

Goodmorning सबको..:)

Nothing to "update"..cz the lethargicness (I don't if this word is correct;) of Sunday continued..!!! Day was not so good.. ( शाम तक तो कुछ नही kr पाए) but at night made some plans.. actually "strict plans"...( For next few months)

Hope so.. अब "मूड"swing naa kre":) 

Strict Target for today..:_

1: NEWSPAPER

2: SOCIOLOGY ( FEATURES OF CASTE SYSTEM)

3: GS 1 सोसाइटी ( SOCIAL INEQUALITY AND EXCLUSION)

4: CA+ 10 QUES..!! 

Have a good day people...:) 

let's work hard.."मिलते हैं सब sham ko":)

Goodmorning people.:) 

Was unable to post yesterday's backlog but here it is...1:Done..2: Done(finally)..3:Not done..4: Partial Done..!

One thing to share: So.. few days ago my "focus" said BYe Bye will be back when you will back on track..!! I tried but बात बन नही रही.. टू get it बैक I have to be back first (from the lost World)

So here is the "to do list":

1: Optional ( New Topic- Untouchability: Forms and perspectives)

2: Newspaper

3: Same ( yesterday's backlog)

4: CA + ARTICLE( from magazine)

And a big थैंक्स to all those who shook me on YPT..Thank you guys for reminding me that I am still capable of completing my targets..:) 

Will be back soon on "YPT"..:) 

Few lines from " The Ground Beneath Her Feet"

     - "The only people who see the whole picture,are the ones who step out of the frame"..:)

Have a good day ahead people:)



Goodmorning aspirants..:) WOKE up early today..( usually I get up at 6) but today when I saw the watch it was 2AM..was moving here and there..thought नींद आ जाएगी..but jab finally nahi aayi to started studying:) 

No wonder " life is a rollercoaster ride"; and we all are sitting on our seats... going through some ups and downs"..:) but time flies and so does the problems..:) 

नया दिन नई शुरआत....TARGETs for Today.

1: Newspaper 

2: Sociology ( TOPIC: Tribal Communities IN India)

3: POLITY NCERT NOTE MAKING 

4: CA + 10 QUES..

YESTERDAY'S UPDATE: was a semi productive day..:) 

SOMEBODY said to me " Always look at the bigger picture" and that's what I'm gonna do.:) 

Have a wonderful day guys..:) 






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25 November 2021

-Meditation 30 min (done)

-The Hindu

-Sociology P2 B(iv) Social Classes in India.

-Ethics quick revision unit 01 and 02

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Update [23/11]

1.Done 2. Partially Done 3. Partially Done 4. Done 5. Done

24/11 [in the same order]

1. Polity basics revision (1.5)

2. Newspaper + CA  (1.5)

3. IPT (2+2)

4. AWP (1)

5. miscl.

good luck people :)

update:
1,2-done 3,4,5- not done
[no excuse, laziness and lack of discipline]

25/11

1. newspaper + CA [1.5]

2. MIH acts

3. IPT

4. AWP

5. miscl.

p.s- thank you all who shook me up :)

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Goals today

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What do you do when feeling low?

I talk to people who I know believe in me. Not the ones who speak all nice just to make you feel nice but those who truly believe in you.

I sleep  sometimes. It solves the issues magically somehow. 

I do things that make me feel alive like writing. I sit down and write what I am feeling. That can be a good way to understand the roots of your blues. Just trying to be honest with yourself helps. But also, be kind to yourself.

And sometimes, the problem isn't our inability to understand but a deep sense inside that we aren't being understood. Some days ago I sat down and just watched one of my favourite movies, the lunchbox. I felt the same feeling of being understood as I felt when I watched it in 2013. It was as if the movie was giving me a warm hug.

I listen to songs. You feel a little less burdened with the weight of your pain when you know people have gone through the same pain and they have recorded that pain so beautifully in words. Like, there is this song called "Man Bawra" from the movie Gippi. The line goes like, "meri yaadon ki khuli chaadrein gathri baandhe na". That so nicely encapsulates my obsession with nostalgia. And I feel okay when I listen to it because now I am not alone.

There may be things that do the trick for you. Find those things, Do those things. It's okay to keep an hour for yourself.

Sometimes, even studying helps. Even 2 hours of intense focus of study shows you what you are capable of and that helps too. 

And you do write good brother. Just reading your comment made me feel a little more at ease within this buzzing mind of mine, not to mention your ever present Murakami quote above . Those lines always slow me down.

Also wanted to thank you for mentioning Anki, been using it for around a month now and it seems it solves a very important gap in my preparation.


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Hey Guys ! New here. 

25 Nov. 2021 

1.  SFG test -1 complete syllabus 

2. 20 pages - January vision monthly 

3. 21 pages - spectrum ( chapter-3)

4. Newspaper 


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Completed all except ethics. 

Todays - 

GS 3 - DM

PSIR -2 b 2,3

L-ent

@nerdfighter Its wonderful. Would help a lot of us.


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