“People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.” - Sachin Tendulkar
The above-mentioned statement is apt for aspirants like you. You would have faced many criticisms and negative opinions in CAT preparation stage. But the most important aspect is how you are going to handle such pressure and stress.
The constant tussle in your head of wanting to walk through the preparation and at the same time doubting yourself at every juncture can be very taxing for your preparation. This exam tests your mental strength like anything. IIM is only for those who have nerves of steel. Main kar paunga/paungi, ya nahi? call ayega ya nahi? I say, karke to dekho!
“Doubt your doubts.”
The only way out of your doubts is actions and the only way out of your insecurities is believing in your actions.
Too much analysis will lead to paralysis.. Take actions anyway. Trust your actions anyway!
If you have created a rational study-schedule for yourself, follow it anyway, even if clouds of doubts shadow your mind! If you are giving mocks but not scoring well, keep giving them diligently anyway! Why? Because, only action can make you sail through. Only action can help you fight your insecurities in the long-run.
A thing to remember is that: you are not your doubts or insecurities because they only exist in your head, you are your actions and work that you do, because that is what you materialise in the physical space. You are what you become irrespective of your doubts & insecurities.
So the next time you get a pang of insecurity when your friend shares his/her achievement with you, just acknowledge it, be happy for your friend and choose actions above your doubts. Don’t let your insecurities materialise instead of your actions, else not only this exam but also the examination of life will become a torturous journey!
Is time enough?
Yes…More than you think! You have to learn the rules of the game. And then, you have to play better than anyone else.
Final word
Work without worrying about results!
You can make it to the best B Schools
CAT Preparation is the toughest journey of your life. You may face many ups and downs, but what matters is your name getting listed in final admission list of top B-school.
Until then never stop your journey.
You are winner till u don’t don’t get defeated with yourself...
Yes... your fight is with yourself...2+ lac odd people comes later.....DON’T LET YOURSELF DOWN...!!!