The Unsung Heroes
Every war story has two parts to it: the victors and the vanquished.
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Every war story has two parts to it: the victors and the vanquished. Such stories celebrate the champions, yet they recount the fortitude and the grit of the conquered. UPSC is one such colossal battle— not only of very high stakes but also of very fine margins. But what makes it distinct is, in this war, there are just victors.
Heroes are created out of thin air and promising careers are decimated beyond repair. Victors are cherished long after they cross the Rubicon while the vigour, valour and the valiance of the very many brave martyrs simply die away— untold, unheard and unsung.
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Hi ..my hearty congrats..and could you share your mains preparation list
Great thoughts, powerful inspiring words, thank u sir.
Great thoughts powerful inspiring words, thank u sir.
Very well written, sir. And, thanks for writing these blogs. They are very helpful.
I am inspired by you sir and congrats sir .
Sir am just 20 year old am preparing for this Battle @UPSC. Am simply inspired by U sir and Heartly congratulations Sir @Anudeep D Sir
Sir it is inspiring to read,sir one more thing i want to ask u,how did u prepare for prelims as u always got good marks in that..please it would be kind of u if u share ur prelims strategy.
These are words that reflect the deep inner pain and struggle that one goes through when all humongous efforts in the course of the battle amount to naught. I wonder what makes all the difference between the victor and the vanquished .Probably it’s Monomaniacal unwavering Focus, deep wells of Grit,loads of hard work in the right direction and a sincere belief in oneself.
@focus9.. Trust me bro. I penned down these powerful words.
U were phenomenal!
thank u:)
You've nailed it in your last sentence. I couldn't agree more.
Thank you. I hope that I find that courage in myself to put in the that good old hard work to reach my 'personal mountain top', my summit and my very dear goal.
Sir..I am trying to contact you from 20 days. I messaged you on messenger & trying for finding ways to talk you once. I sort this year from final list by 2 marks. total marks 1004 , in interview 188. sir please if possible may I get a chance to talk you once please?
Sir please do reply once?
are you got selected bro
Sir could you tell us about the questions asked in interview, both mock and real? How to answer situational types?
My UPSC interview transcript is incoming.
That last paragraph gave chills to me! wonderful words!
Thank you.