Summary of 10 Things I wish I knew in my 1st UPSC Attempt

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

The video provides advice for candidates preparing for their first UPSC attempt, and discusses the importance of prioritizing subjects, studying efficiently, and taking things one step at a time. The author also urges candidates to keep in mind that they are responsible for their own success, and that they should not try to do too many things at once.

• 00:00:00 The author recommends that beginners prepare for UPSC by doing boring, repetitive tasks and by getting used to feeling incomplete. He also advises that subjects be studied in a prioritized order and that failure be embraced.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the various mistakes that candidates make in their first UPSC attempt, and provides advice on how to avoid making them. It also discusses the importance of focusing on mastering one subject before attempting to tackle other, more complex topics. Finally, the video stresses the importance of taking things one step at a time, and advises against trying to do too many things at once.
• 00:10:00 The author urges candidates to keep in mind that they are responsible for their own success, and that they should not rely on anyone else to help them prepare for the UPSC examination. He also warns against thinking that studying for the exam is a simple task that can be completed in a short amount of time. The author recommends treating the preparation for the exam as a full-time job, and recommends focusing on studying efficiently in order to maximize results.