Your Only Competition is in the Mirror: Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap
You finish a tough mock test and the first thing you do is ask your friend, “What did you score?” You scroll through online forums and see people claiming to have finished the syllabus twice, while you’re still struggling with a single subject. A wave of anxiety and self-doubt washes over you. Does this sound […]
Dare to Score Low: Why Your First Mock Test Should Be a “Failure”
You’ve studied a few chapters. You feel you’re getting a grasp on things. But there’s a voice in your head that whispers, “Don’t take a mock test yet. You’re not ready. What if you score terribly? What if it proves you’re not good enough?” This fear—the fear of confronting your current standing—is the single greatest […]
The 14 hour study myth: Why Quality Trumps Quantity in exam Preparation
In the world of competitive exams, there’s a badge of honor aspirants love to wear: the number of hours they study. “I study 14 hours a day,” one says. “I pull all-nighters every week,” boasts another. We’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to a top rank is paved with sleepless nights and an […]