Studying for 12 hours a day to clear UPSC is often likened to going to the gym to build a great body. While it sounds logical, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Imagine someone saying they go to the gym daily, but all they do is listen to music instead of working out. It’s misleading.
Similarly, if you claim to study for 12 hours a day but spend 6 hours watching YouTube and the other 6 mindlessly flipping pages, you’re not being productive. By the end of the month, you might feel you’ve worked hard, but in reality, you haven’t understood or retained much. In short, you’re fooling yourself.
The solution lies in adopting active learning. At the end of every chapter, take a moment to mentally summarize and recall everything you’ve just read. Only then flip the pages if necessary. This practice ensures deeper understanding and retention. In fact, with active learning, you can achieve the productivity of 12 hours in just 8.
Similarly, if you claim to study for 12 hours a day but spend 6 hours watching YouTube and the other 6 mindlessly flipping pages, you’re not being productive. By the end of the month, you might feel you’ve worked hard, but in reality, you haven’t understood or retained much. In short, you’re fooling yourself.
The solution lies in adopting active learning. At the end of every chapter, take a moment to mentally summarize and recall everything you’ve just read. Only then flip the pages if necessary. This practice ensures deeper understanding and retention. In fact, with active learning, you can achieve the productivity of 12 hours in just 8.