1.Coaching helps. You'll cover things in span of 1 year of coaching, that you would otherwise get to know after 2-3 years of self study. Respect the time.
2. Just like failure in love makes you a better and mature human, same applies with competitive exams. Just dont give up and have trust in this process, [in love too :) ]
3. They say, to succeed one need will to never give up ,however a wise man knows when to give up. Have a balance between the two.
4. "Build your opponent (negative people) a golden bridge to retreat across.” - Sun Tzu
5. There'll be dark days, and darker nights. What do you do when you're going through hell? Keep going. Dont succumb to fears and insecurities.
6. Anything beyond what we need is poison. Hence dont study recklessly, take periodic breaks.
7. Why do you want to start UPSC prep when you are in school or even in 1st/2nd year of college itself? Thodi zindagi jeee le, 'Aiyashi' karle xD
"Dharma Artha Kama Moksha". Without satisfying one's pleasure (kama), one cannot attain moksha (UPSC in this case).
8. As Neyawn sir said in past (shayad), "this (Forum) is community where we eat competition". You'll meet one of the best minds and souls here.
9. You knew this prep was tough, right? Despite this you signed up for this, then fight. This prep is a fight against yourself.Brace yourself, but dare not forget to embrace yourself too :)
10. Take risks. Life is too short to not to pursue brinkmanship.
"Manzil milegi , bhatak kar hi sahi, Gumarah toh woh hain Jo ghar se nikle hi nahin."
