Page 10 - Failure to Triumph - Journey of A Student

simply means that there are dark clouds which are obstructing the
light from reaching the earth. If sunlight has to be brought to earth,
then all we need to do is- remove the dark clouds from the way. In

the same way, the removal of stress and fear will make you
confident. Your performance will become commensurate to your
efforts. “As is our confidence, so is our capacity.” – William Hazlitt

Stress is automatically reduced if we study well and complete the
syllabus in a well- planned, professional manner. If we do not cover
the syllabus properly, then we will be fearful about the unfinished
portion of the syllabus while writing the exam. Therefore, study well,

use all your energy in studies and if you have some leftover energy,
utilize it in nurturing a hobby. It is important to manage both your
time and energy.

The problem with us is that we tend to spend most of our energy in

non- academic activities, and our leftover energy is saved for our
studies. You have to study as if your life depends on it, and why not?
Isn’t it true to some extent that your life actually depends on it? You
have no reason to not give your best.

How to assess if you are ready for the exam?

I will explain this to you with the help of a story.
Once upon a time, an archer was set to take part in an archery
competition. One week before the commencement of the event, his
Guru decided to test him to check if the disciple was ready for the
competition or not. The Guru asked the archer to shoot the arrow
and the arrow ended up right at the bull’s eye, the center of the

target.
The guru asked, ‘Do you know why you hit the target?’. The disciple
replied, ‘No Sir, I simply aimed at the center and ended up hitting it’.
The guru told the archer that he was not ready yet and that he needs
to practice more. The archer practiced hard and went to see his
Guru after a few days. The guru once again asked him to take the
same test he took the previous time, and the archer yet again hit the

target spot-on. The guru asked him the same question.