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group discussion stage of PPDT. This is not a sensible practice. By doing so a

candidate not only lowers his chances of success but that of others as well. I

have explained as to why candidates should not outshout in PPDT.

Outlook of Outshouting

The practice of outshouting in PPDT displays a ‘scarcity mentality’. Posses-

sion/display of this outlook lowers chances of selection. In simple words it

displays the following qualities about the individual who is trying to out-

shout others:

• Lack of self confidence.

• Sense of insecurity.

• Poor team spirit.

Majority of the candidates who outshout display the outlook:

“Let me be unsuccessful but I will also make others fail with me!”

‘Scarcity Mentality’ versus ‘Abundance Mentality’

Indian society is overly competitive. It has resulted in creation of a ‘scarcity

mentality’ in the society. This attitude or paradigm is responsible for the fail-

ure of a large number of candidates in SSB. Let us analyse as to why candi-

dates having a ‘scarcity mentality’ fail SSB? Before we analyse the reasons it

is essential to be clear as to what is ‘scarcity mentality’ and ‘abundance men-

tality’.

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