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Topper’s Corner

Today's toppers were yesterday's aspirants. They don't do different things. They just do the right things differently. Toppers’ Corner is your place to discover the SUCCESS MANTRAS of the toppers. Explore their stories, strategies, analyze their copies, see how they achieved top scores, their profile, and more!

Toppers' Mindset - How I Kept Myself Motivated For 5 Attempts - Rajat Kumar Rai (AIR 351)

Staying motivated through multiple UPSC attempts is one of the toughest challenges aspirants face. In this inspiring episode of Toppers' Mindset, Rajat Kumar Rai (AIR 351, UPSC CSE) shares his journey across five long attempts—the setbacks, self-doubt, breakthroughs, and the mindset that finally led to success.

What’s Covered in This Video:

  • How to stay focused and consistent over years of preparation
  • Overcoming failure, burnout, and external pressure
  • Role of peer group, mentorship, and self-belief
  • Daily routine, self-discipline, and mindset shifts
  • Advice to aspirants starting or restarting their UPSC journey

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