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The Civil Services Examination of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is counted among the most difficult and prestigious examinations in the country, to pass which lakhs of youth dedicate many precious years of their youth. There are many candidates who follow this difficult path and devote 5 to 7 years of their life to continuous preparation, but when they do not get success, they fall into the pit of severe disappointment. Recently, the story of one such youth has created a stir on social media and various inspirational forums, who after wasting his entire 6 years in UPSC preparation, took a revolutionary and bold decision, which not only saved his life but also gave him a new direction. The young man says that ‘it was good that I did not listen to those so-called counselors at that time’, otherwise today both his mental condition and career would have been completely ruined. This heart-touching and inspiring story is an eye-opening document for every student who is feeling alone amidst the fear of failure and pressure from society.
6 years long struggle and the bitter truth of blind race of UPSC
This story begins from the time when this young man belonging to an ordinary family of the country had reached coaching hubs like Mukherjee Nagar or Old Rajendra Nagar in the country’s capital Delhi with big dreams. For the first few months, studies continued with zeal and enthusiasm, but gradually this maze of competition became so deep that the entire world of that youth became limited to books, mock tests and cutoff figures. First attempt, second attempt and then for six consecutive years, he gave every ounce of his energy in the race from Prelims to Mains. During this long period, not only was his physical health adversely affected, but his mental balance also began to deteriorate. The disappointment of failure that comes every year on the result day had shattered his self-confidence to such an extent that he started doubting his very existence, which has become a bitter and untold truth of millions of UPSC aspirants in the country today.
Society’s hidden advice and decision to listen to one’s own inner voice.
When a youth fails in competitive examinations for several consecutive years, he receives all kinds of advice from his relatives, neighbors and even some well-wishers. Someone says, ‘Just try for one more year, this time you will definitely get success’, while someone taunts and says, ‘Now you are getting old, why don’t you try something else.’ At such a time, the biggest crisis facing the boy was whom he should listen to and whom he should ignore. There came a time when he clearly refused to follow the advice of society and so-called guides and listened to the voice of his heart. He asked himself whether UPSC is the only way to achieve success in this world? This introspection opened his eyes and without any hesitation he took a bold decision to get out of this blind race of civil services forever.
After coming out of UPSC, he made his mark in the corporate and new world.
It was not easy for the young man to decide to leave the preparation for Civil Services, because there is always a fear of the society about what people will say. But he did not make his failure his weakness but the strength of his experiences. The amazing analytical skills, patience, art of answer writing and deep understanding of subjects that he had acquired during UPSC preparation, he started using the same in the corporate sector and the content world. Within a few months, his hard work paid off and he got a job in a reputed company with the best position and package. Today that youth is not only completely financially independent, but he is also far away from all the mental stress and depression which usually become a part of the life of the youth preparing for civil services.
Message to explore new paths in life without being afraid of failure
This inspirational story teaches millions of youth of the country that failure is not the end of life, rather it can be the beginning of a new and better path. Giving in to the pressure of society and putting precious years of your life at stake just because of what people will say is sheer stupidity. A tough and practical decision taken at the right time can save the life of any person. Success is not just about passing an examination, but real success is achieving a useful position in the society by recognizing one’s skills and abilities. This experience of that young man is a guide for every student of today’s era who is getting lost in the darkness of despair after finding himself unsuccessful.