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CSE 2023: Plan/ Strategy/ Daily Routine

Hey everybody!

Starting from today my preparation for 2023. This will be my 2nd attempt. Having decided against going to Delhi, I'll be moving along with the community.
Like most of you guys over here, I'll be posting my daily targets, daily results, and weekly results on a regular basis hoping to build on small achievements. Will seek a little guidance from you all every now and then as I've arrived a little late to the party. 

(Day 01)

Targets for today - 

Polity - M.Laxm. (Chapters 1-4)

PSIR - SR Ma'am notes (Plato and Socrates)

TH - 2nd Sept.

Newspaper reading is where I need a little guidance. How do I go about it? Making notes every day sounds like a daunting task to me. Do you guys make handwritten notes for everything you feel is important or only for things not well covered in online portals like Insights/BABA, etc? How do you do it? Please guide. Suggestions are required.

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@Rashmirathi Haha! I hope for the same. Thanks for the welcome.


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Hey everybody!

Starting from today my preparation for 2023. This will be my 2nd attempt. Having decided against going to Delhi, I'll be moving along with the community.
Like most of you guys over here, I'll be posting my daily targets, daily results, and weekly results on a regular basis hoping to build on small achievements. Will seek a little guidance from you all every now and then as I've arrived a little late to the party. 

(Day 01)

Targets for today - 

Polity - M.Laxm. (Chapters 1-4)

PSIR - SR Ma'am notes (Plato and Socrates)

TH - 2nd Sept.

Newspaper reading is where I need a little guidance. How do I go about it? Making notes every day sounds like a daunting task to me. Do you guys make handwritten notes for everything you feel is important or only for things not well covered in online portals like Insights/BABA, etc? How do you do it? Please guide. Suggestions are required.

Good Morning, dudes and dudettes!

Daily Target Results -

Not Done

Done

Done


Targets for 04/09/22 (Day 02) - 

Polity - M. Laxmi. (Chapters 03-07)

PSIR - SR Ma'am Notes (Plato & Socrates Revision + Aristotle)

TH - 1st May + 1st Sept

I've decided to re-read the previous newspapers from May at least and I'll be making notes this time which I hadn't done earlier. Let's see how this pans out.

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Hey everybody!

Starting from today my preparation for 2023. This will be my 2nd attempt. Having decided against going to Delhi, I'll be moving along with the community.
Like most of you guys over here, I'll be posting my daily targets, daily results, and weekly results on a regular basis hoping to build on small achievements. Will seek a little guidance from you all every now and then as I've arrived a little late to the party. 

(Day 01)

Targets for today - 

Polity - M.Laxm. (Chapters 1-4)

PSIR - SR Ma'am notes (Plato and Socrates)

TH - 2nd Sept.

Newspaper reading is where I need a little guidance. How do I go about it? Making notes every day sounds like a daunting task to me. Do you guys make handwritten notes for everything you feel is important or only for things not well covered in online portals like Insights/BABA, etc? How do you do it? Please guide. Suggestions are required.

Good Morning, dudes and dudettes!

Daily Target Results -

Not Done

Done

Done


Targets for 04/09/22 (Day 02) - 

Polity - M. Laxmi. (Chapters 03-07)

PSIR - SR Ma'am Notes (Plato & Socrates Revision + Aristotle)

TH - 1st May + 1st Sept

I've decided to re-read the previous newspapers from May at least and I'll be making notes this time which I hadn't done earlier. Let's see how this pans out.

Good Morning, dudes and dudettes!

Daily Target Results

Not Done

Done

Done


Targets for 05/09/22 (Day 03) -

Polity - M. Laxmi. (Chapters 07-11)

PSIR - SR Ma'am notes (Re-read Plato, Socrates & Aristotle)

TH - 2nd May + 2nd Sept

Newspaper reading and then making notes out of it is the worst exercise ever. But I guess that's why it's so important. It's like eating bitter gourd. You know it tastes horrible but you've to eat it because it's healthy.

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Had my NABARD exam today which is why did not post any targets for the past couple of days. Even though I knew I had no chance of clearing this exam but still felt kind of ashamed to show up without having read a single topic. So, after appearing for it today, one thing that I can safely say is that my chances of flunking an exam have never been so apparent. It was bad. 

Anyways, back to business. Ab tak jo thoda bht padha hai, aaj usko revise karne ka plan hai. 

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Good morning, dudes and dudettes!

Targets for 10/09/22 (Day 04) -

Polity - Chapters 8-11 and revision of 1-7

PSIR - Revision of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

TH - Sept 08 & 09

NABARD wasted a couple of days and I wasted an extra couple after that. The seriousness that is expected of a CSE aspirant is seriously lacking. Have so much to do apart from just completing the syllabus. Have to undo a lot of what I am in the process.

Anyways, for today I feel quite positive and will give my best to complete the targets. Goodday, y'all!

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Good morning, dudes and dudettes!

Targets for 10/09/22 (Day 04) -

Polity - Chapters 8-11 and revision of 1-7

PSIR - Revision of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

TH - Sept 08 & 09

NABARD wasted a couple of days and I wasted an extra couple after that. The seriousness that is expected of a CSE aspirant is seriously lacking. Have so much to do apart from just completing the syllabus. Have to undo a lot of what I am in the process.

Anyways, for today I feel quite positive and will give my best to complete the targets. Goodday, y'all!

Good Afternoon, dudes and dudettes!

Target Results-

Not Done

Not Done

Done

Targets for 11/09/22 (Day 05) -

Will be completing yesterday's task with 1 newspaper. Goodday, y'all!

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Good morning, dudes and dudettes!

Targets for 10/09/22 (Day 04) -

Polity - Chapters 8-11 and revision of 1-7

PSIR - Revision of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

TH - Sept 08 & 09

NABARD wasted a couple of days and I wasted an extra couple after that. The seriousness that is expected of a CSE aspirant is seriously lacking. Have so much to do apart from just completing the syllabus. Have to undo a lot of what I am in the process.

Anyways, for today I feel quite positive and will give my best to complete the targets. Goodday, y'all!

Good Afternoon, dudes and dudettes!

Target Results-

Not Done

Not Done

Done

Targets for 11/09/22 (Day 05) -

Will be completing yesterday's task with 1 newspaper. Goodday, y'all!

Good Morning, fellas!

Did absolutely nothing yesterday. Mom had an appointed at the passport office so accompanied her. Such a cumbersome process to get all the verifications done. Wasted most of my day standing outside the office as I was not allowed to go in and then got stuck in traffic.

Ghar per hone ka yahi nuksaan hai. I guess that's why people move to Delhi. Per koi baat nahi. Hum Benaras hi reh ke padhenge. Kal ke targets ko aaj crush kiya jaega. Goodday, y'all!

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Good morning, dudes and dudettes!

Targets for 10/09/22 (Day 04) -

Polity - Chapters 8-11 and revision of 1-7

PSIR - Revision of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

TH - Sept 08 & 09

NABARD wasted a couple of days and I wasted an extra couple after that. The seriousness that is expected of a CSE aspirant is seriously lacking. Have so much to do apart from just completing the syllabus. Have to undo a lot of what I am in the process.

Anyways, for today I feel quite positive and will give my best to complete the targets. Goodday, y'all!

Good Afternoon, dudes and dudettes!

Target Results-

Not Done

Not Done

Done

Targets for 11/09/22 (Day 05) -

Will be completing yesterday's task with 1 newspaper. Goodday, y'all!

Good Morning, fellas!

Did absolutely nothing yesterday. Mom had an appointed at the passport office so accompanied her. Such a cumbersome process to get all the verifications done. Wasted most of my day standing outside the office as I was not allowed to go in and then got stuck in traffic.

Ghar per hone ka yahi nuksaan hai. I guess that's why people move to Delhi. Per koi baat nahi. Hum Benaras hi reh ke padhenge. Kal ke targets ko aaj crush kiya jaega. Goodday, y'all!

Finally had a good day yesterday.

Polity - System of Gov.

PSIR - Revise Aristotle + Machiavelli

TH - 13th & 12th

Ronaldo is a little out of form right now. But as always will find his rhythm and smash those goals.

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Good morning, dudes and dudettes!

Targets for 10/09/22 (Day 04) -

Polity - Chapters 8-11 and revision of 1-7

PSIR - Revision of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

TH - Sept 08 & 09

NABARD wasted a couple of days and I wasted an extra couple after that. The seriousness that is expected of a CSE aspirant is seriously lacking. Have so much to do apart from just completing the syllabus. Have to undo a lot of what I am in the process.

Anyways, for today I feel quite positive and will give my best to complete the targets. Goodday, y'all!

Good Afternoon, dudes and dudettes!

Target Results-

Not Done

Not Done

Done

Targets for 11/09/22 (Day 05) -

Will be completing yesterday's task with 1 newspaper. Goodday, y'all!

Good Morning, fellas!

Did absolutely nothing yesterday. Mom had an appointed at the passport office so accompanied her. Such a cumbersome process to get all the verifications done. Wasted most of my day standing outside the office as I was not allowed to go in and then got stuck in traffic.

Ghar per hone ka yahi nuksaan hai. I guess that's why people move to Delhi. Per koi baat nahi. Hum Benaras hi reh ke padhenge. Kal ke targets ko aaj crush kiya jaega. Goodday, y'all!

Finally had a good day yesterday.

Polity - System of Gov.

PSIR - Revise Aristotle + Machiavelli

TH - 13th & 12th

Ronaldo is a little out of form right now. But as always will find his rhythm and smash those goals.

Good Morning, dudes and dudettes!

Target Results -

Half done

Done

Half Done

Targets for today 15/09/22 - 

Polity - System of Gov

PSIR - Revise Machiavelli + IR Current Affairs

TH - 13th and 14th Sept.

Have a good day everybody!

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Good morning, fellas!

Reading all the comments by seniors over here made me realize a few things. We often fail to realize that seniors go through the same emotional turmoils as the rest of us. In fact, a tad bit more than that. Even those who got selected must've gone through the same. No one really knows what clicks.

Seeing the Captain@SergioRamos,@Naadan_Parinda and others discuss their journey teaches you to work hard and persevere as you never know what's in store. Also, the prospect of everybody here trying to create a positive environment for preparation gives an emotional boost. This is because, for someone like me, who doesn't have a circle that is preparing for this exam or any exam for that matter, this platform is something that keeps me in check and keeps me coming every day. It is something I look forward to - coming here and posting not just my daily targets and daily results but also talking about my day as if it's my dairy. The platform and the people over here are my confidantes. Hope it continues.

Anyways, aaj ke targets - 

Polity - Central and State Gov.

PSIR - Revision of Machiavelli and Hobbes

TH - 14th and 15th Sept.

Have a good day, everybody!

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It was a good day yesterday. Though could not complete the targets. Will try to do it today with a little more.

Today's targets (17/09/22) - 

Polity - Union and State Gov. (Revision + New Chapters)

PSIR - Hobbes

TH - 15th and 16th Sept.

Current Affairs is giving me nightmares. Don't know how I am going to do it. Per karna to pdega hi.

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Gloom and uncertainty have been plaguing my productivity for many days now. Nature did try to alleviate my gloom yesterevening by putting up this show. Hope it puts a smile on your face too!
Happy sunday fellas 🌈☀️

Wow! You're already in heaven. Ab kyun padhna hai?

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Sending double the luck your way too! 🫶🏼

Okay, you're showing off now!

But honestly, thanks for sharing. This is beautiful.

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Good morning, mitron!

Targets for today (18/09/22) -

Polity - Revision of Parts 1 and 2.

PSIR - Revision of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Machiavelli

TH - 16th and 17th Sept. 

Have a good day, mitron!

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@Ronaldo7 Padhna islie hai kyunki "Berozgari aur badhti umar insaan ko chaen se sone nahi deti hain dost" 😂

Also, no showoff janaab; I am a huge admirer of natural events so just wanted to share the same joy :D

And yes, thank you!


Haha! Satya vachan.

Arre I was just joking. Such pictures are therapeutic. Please keep posting. :-)

All the best.

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Good morning, mitron!

It was a relaxed day yesterday but still squeezed out enough time to do almost all targets. Newspaper reh gaya thoda. 

Today won't be a very productive day for me. Aaj Chhote bhai ko S.St. padhana hai. And a friend from college days is coming so I'll have to show him around a little. Not much time today. But will try to do atleast something before I call it a day. Dekhte hain kya hota hai. 

Have a good day, fellas! 

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वो लोग बहुत ख़ुश-क़िस्मत थे

जो इश्क़ को काम समझते थे

या काम से आशिक़ी करते थे

हम जीते-जी मसरूफ़ रहे

कुछ इश्क़ किया कुछ काम किया

काम इश्क़ के आड़े आता रहा

और इश्क़ से काम उलझता रहा

फिर आख़िर तंग आ कर हम ने

दोनों को अधूरा छोड़ दिया


क्या बात है। 

Never have been a fan of shayari, but every once in a while I come across one such shayari and my heart sinks a little. 

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So Total study time till now : 8 hour: 08 mins ( does this matter? hell yeah for me)

I'll go through gs  2 2022 paper now. hmmm. thodasasa CA bhi achese karna hai yaar, especially CA ka static part

@Rashmirathi @Morticia @Always27 @LetsGetThisBread @Tata     hope ya'll acing your goals swell. Pelenge ham, ham pelenge. Bhayy koi shayari sunna doo bass fattfat abh

Not really a shayari connoisseur but here's one that has stuck with me ever since I heard it somewhere -

अगर वो पूछ लें हमसे कहो किस बात का ग़म है, 

तो फ़िर किस बात का ग़म हो अगर वो पूछ लें हमसे

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So Total study time till now : 8 hour: 08 mins ( does this matter? hell yeah for me)

I'll go through gs  2 2022 paper now. hmmm. thodasasa CA bhi achese karna hai yaar, especially CA ka static part

@Rashmirathi @Morticia @Always27 @LetsGetThisBread @Tata     hope ya'll acing your goals swell. Pelenge ham, ham pelenge. Bhayy koi shayari sunna doo bass fattfat abh

Not really a shayari connoisseur but here's one that has stuck with me ever since I heard it somewhere -

अगर वो पूछ लें हमसे कहो किस बात का ग़म है, 

तो फ़िर किस बात का ग़म हो अगर वो पूछ लें हमसे

Kaho kis baat ka gam hai?

Haha filhal to current affairs padhne ka gham hai 🙈

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20/09/2022 - 

I have been a silent reader of this community so far. But seeing the banter here , seems like it is going to be fun.

@DancingMaster @Tata @Morticia @Rashmirathi @Ronaldo7 @LetsGetThisBread @Lawstice @Avixiva  : Feels like I know you people from years. You people inspire.

Would be posting target from now onwards to maintain accountability.

उठो ये मंजर-ए-शब-ताब देखने के लिए,

कि नींद शर्त नहीं,ख्वाब देखने के लिए |

Introverts and pseudonyms is a love story

स्वागतम्। 

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"आराम हराम है ।"
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"आराम हराम है ।"

Absolutely not! I used to think this way in 2021 attempt & in 2022 to some extent. 

Respect your brain & body and it will give you returns.


I'm sorry!! Could not control myself. 😅🙏🏼

On a serious note, I totally get the sentiment. 

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"आराम हराम है ।"

Absolutely not! I used to think this way in 2021 attempt & in 2022 to some extent. 

Respect your brain & body and it will give you returns.


Jokes aside, did not want to underestimate the importance of what you pointed out because it's something we often ignore.

So folks, "आराम हराम है" se mera aashay wo nahi hai. Literally mat le lena.

Like@Lawstice has rightly pointed out, it's very important. In fact, it's the most important thing. Take care, mitron! 

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Hello everybody! 

Have been absent for the past few days. The reason being my family has been blessed with a baby girl.

Officially Chacha ban gaye. Now I won't mind little kids calling me Uncle.

Thodi bht padhayi bhi chhoot gayi hai but it's worth it. I'll be back soon to contribute to the political debates over here.

Goodnight, mitron! 

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