When people hear of competitive exams the things that come to mind are success,, selection list,  government jobs & stability.

Everyone says “hard work pays off.” And maybe it does. I’m not denying that. But the part no one really talks about is what comes along- the pressure, the emotional drain, the constant feeling that you are still not doing enough.

From the outside, it all looks very simple. Students sitting quietly in libraries, books open, heads down, focused. It almost looks peaceful. But inside, it’s not like that at all. The mind is never really quiet. It keeps running 

what if I fail, what if I fall........

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