When I started my UPSC journey, I had no idea how much it would shape my life, not just in terms of clearing the exam, but in learning lessons that continue to guide me every day.
In this video, I’ll share my most important lessons that I’ve learned over my 10 year journey from UPSC exam preparation to serving in the IRS. These lessons have made all the difference:
• Commitment to the process
• Generalisation over specialisation
• Pain and risk tolerance
• Luck and practical knowledge
These lessons aren’t just for UPSC aspirants, they’re for anyone facing challenges, doubts, or setbacks.
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About Ravi Kapoor: Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDx speaker, and author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in clinical psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants.
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00:00 Introduction
01:07 Lesson 1
03:13 Lesson 2
08:52 Lesson 3
10:06 Lesson 4
11:35 Lesson 5