Pourush Sood (AIR 29, CSE'22) on Plan B, Social media and the UPSC Mindset

[@aarushisingh1631]

"plan b doesn't ruin plan a" such a subtle yet inspiring line sir!

[@makkzzy]

I appeared for prelims this year and ever since the exam, I've been in a trance, blaming myself, thinking what all I should/ shouldn't have done during my preparation and feeling the lowest I've ever felt. Thank you for sharing this talk. It has been incredibly helpful in making me feel less guilty. In the past two years, my routine has been more or less similar to what you and Pourush sir stated and honestly hearing this feels like a validation to not blame myself further. I did whatever was humanly possible. Can't control the results. Will probably give another attempt but not before securing a plan B.

[@garimagahlan4307]

Hey, this paper was such that it's not right to blame yourself. I myself gave 2 complete dedicated years of preparation and I might get through and not as well. Obviously I too feel bad, in fact I blamed myself too after the exam until I realised that it was the same for everyone. But this paper was not something u could have controlled. I know people who didn't study consistently scoring beyond their own expectations. Such was the paper. Even if u worked hard the luck had a major role to play, especially in this one. And, what matters is despite such a paper we remained calm and gave our best. Obviously there is always a scope of improvement and we will improve and bounce back more confident and stronger. Stay strong. All the best for the future.

[@makkzzy]

@@garimagahlan4307 well said Garima :) There's only so much that is within our control but improving oneself consistently is probably the best way to go. Wishing you all the very best as well! Hope luck favours the worthy next year :)

[@ankitasingh8927]

This tym, i did everything humanely possible from studying that 1 min extra to sleeping that 1 min less, i gave it everything , following this routine since past 2 yrs. N since prelims 2023, i've been in a same place, feeling so worse that i cannot think properly about what's nxt. N exactly in the same place as yurs.

[@NitinKumar-qv1fw]

​@@ankitasingh8927 same thing even also blaming myself not to start early i.e. 2021 2022

[@abhijeetkumar2204]

I am leaving upsc preparation. I have given 1st attempt. I will 1st secure my plan B , then I will come here. I have prepare enough to know with job it can be done now. Thank You Shivin bhai for being Genuine ❤

[@manishasahu454]

After Giving Prelims 2023 , first attempt made me realised that plan B has become a necessity part of upsc prep.Thank u so much sir ✨

[@jaidipvalvi4403]

After knowing hardness of prelims I know that I need to prepare more meticulously and hard and I will not change my goal irrespective of problems

[@venkateshp1609]

It is absolutely great to see the people on the other side be vocal about the untold things about the UPSC Prep

[@sangitakundu1679]

Can you please make a video on alternate career options for people with all sorts of background? Btech, BSc, BA everything!

[@prokool6926]

Immensely needed video upsc vs mental health.........!!! Ofcourse after 2023 attempt.......lots of Truman,self doubt,feeling confused now what to do???? + Expectations hurts the most.......so how to deal with it??? Loved your session bro.........!!!

[@Panda-le5mu]

Thank you for being so honest! It really means a lot for me personally.❤

[@eshitahatwal4706]

Thankyou for such a candid conversation Pourush sir. And, thank you Dr. Shivin for taking the time out for us. We see you. Your efforts are highly appreciated. :)

[@ajaygoyal2392]

Shivin sir....are you fine?....you are seeming very low and sick....just a genuine concern.

[@ilaExam]

Those lines salute sir 🎉🎉 24:17

[@arunas7151]

Dr shivin... I am a fan of you. 🤗 thank you for this session.

[@MuskanSingh-qb7cq]

Sir pls use best quality Mike sound is somewhere hurting ears due to maybe high pitch or something. Don't mind just a feedback 😊

[@shantanu1699]

Thank You Sir for this session 🙏🏼 Please make detailed strategy Videos on GS papers by results came out so we can approach for 2024 . There is no structured guidance available on YT .

[@believer44]

So honest conversation!!

[@humanity8008]

Sivin Sir,you are doing a great thing for the aspirants

[@kaushalburnwal3671]

I knew the nature of this exam! My fam used to say you ll clear since working so diligently..but getting around 70* in gs n thus failed this year!🥺 Vaccine plan B ko thoda detailed me btana kbi!❤ Happy for you n the work you're doin!

[@vedantsrivastava9066]

This is a very nice video, talking about stuff which every candidate face but no one talks about. Pourush the gentleman he is, really happy for him and really proud that my friend has achieved what he dreamt of. :)

[@chinkeshmeena6028]

Thanks to both of you you for your honest conversations....

[@shbspl]

Hi sir, The thing you said about mental disassociation from the exam is actually a very much needed part to be talked about...maybe the most important thing. 👍👍 many feel they are inside that mental condition and that it is forever! Thank your for observing and talking about all these. Guiding Light!! 💫 may you continue to help many more people through your teaching and your Service also ! 😊

[@athirakrishnan232]

Thank you for this, both of you! ❤

[@neeketasinha2008]

Thank you. It helps

[@satyamgupta66]

Hi Dr shivin.... Can please tell how to read and comprehend faster and what is the ideal (good) speed of reading the number of pages per hour (taking page size of lakshmikant for example)

[@upamachaudhary3487]

Thnk u sir very useful ❤

[@shreyagoyal6173]

kindly share your strategy for mains - i.e. booklist.. how did you maintain your pace with edsarthi course!!

[@adityamittal5072]

Sir please anthropology ke liye kuch bataiye... Kaise krna h..for mains 2023

[@zebanaaz2759]

Thank you so much

[@lilishey4487]

Pourush sood personality similar to sonu sood :))

[@Shivani-po6kl]

Thanks sir 😌

[@saifjd283]

Why did you choose IRS (Customs) over IRS (IT). What are the major differences between the two.

[@ChanchalGurjar-m1e]

Thank you sir..

[@ajayreddytigers5199]

@Mental health and upsc ..sir could you please tell us which books should follow to study we are struck here that kind of pepar in 2023 prelims ..we can study according to that

[@Tanvi-k6y]

30:00

[@pankajchaudhary8765]

Plan b should be for reservation quota students or not

[@JDEparaboyyy21]

😂kota balo ko kya jrurt plan b ki attempt hi itne h or km rank pr bhi km chl jata h

[@bhanupriya7018]

It should be for everyone as at the end of day seats are very limited.

[@Not3435Ton]

Govt Exams Are Welfare Schemes for Women & SC/ST. (RESERVATION) If You are a MALE + General Category/OBC. Please Don't prepare for Govt Exams. Govt Exams Preparation will kill your life.

[@pankajchaudhary8765]

What should be the plan B for ba students

[@deeptipanwar3611]

Identify any skill that you might have or might develop by learning it like digital marketing etc.. so you can get some small course in the same... or you can do masters and clear NET, then become assistant professor but again govt job competition is there as well... or if you are good in competitive exams, you can sit for other exams as well..

[@deeptipanwar3611]

@@Sandeep_nwh What I usually do in such a dilemma.... I write both options on a paper and then write all pro and cons of choosing each option... and analysis should not be just for the present 2-3 years rather it should be for 20 -30 year... Then you get to see the things in larger perspective... I was 33 year old last year so was confused about UPSC but always wanted to do it... gave 1st attempt in 2022 and then this year... thankfully I was working till march 2023... so Going for UPSC didn't take away anything... rather there will be no regret even for a single moment throughout my life... So it depends, what do you want out of UPSC, what is your current situation.. If you have english lit as optional, may be you can go for both...

[@garimagahlan4307]

You can for higher studies. I have cleared ugc net after my masters and will be applying for phd. Besides go for assistant professor in pol science. You can also do masters in public administration and go into policy making.

[@ankitpant439]

Go for ssc cgl. Maths, English and Reasoning is doable but serious SSC aspirants struggle with GS because of which many of them don't get good rank. UPSC aspirants are good in GS than an average SSC aspirant so you have a bigger edge over other SSC aspirants to crack it with a good rank.

[@garimagahlan4307]

@@ankitpant439 but their questions are way too factual about awards and all. There are few papers in which they will give doable gs but in one shift the gs part might be too factual which is doable to an extent and not beyond that.

[@ankuskumarsingh1281]

Having a plan b before appearing in the exam or after appearing in the exam(a serious attempt) ???

[@apal4259]

What service will Dr Shivin get for rank 297?

[@arpitaameriya]

IRS

[@sonalijaiswal7583]

IRS was his 2nd preference. IPS third

[@prozenz1879]

​@@sonalijaiswal7583 irs was 3rd 2nd was ias and 1st ifs

[@sonalijaiswal7583]

@@prozenz1879 yup

[@NSMILI93]

❤

[@mayukhbose7046]

"pichle saal k ranks boht ache lag rhe he"😂

[@sumiranchauhan6180]

Sir can preparing for n entrance like CAT be plan B

[@akashbhanse]

YES, I am also looking to attempt for CAT

[@Priyanshihehe]

Hey, can someone pls share the gmail of dr. Shivin. Please

[@sahiba_live]

Anyone who wants to purchase shivin sirs course on sharing basis..plz reply

[@NSMILI93]

How it possible

[@jonydep352]

Motivational lao kuch