Every year, thousands of aspirants set their ambitious goals toward UPSC, JEE, NEET and other competitive exams. Amid the pressure to perform, many students search for and successfully find motivation within themselves. While aspirants believe that motivation will keep them focused and determined, sometimes productivity does not turn out as expected. However, UPSC AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri believes that success depends on something far more reliable than motivation.Speaking on The Nachiket Bhatia Show, Anuj was asked about the one habit that played the biggest role in helping him achieve success. The answer the topper gave is not only an important lesson for students, but also parents who want to support their children.
The one thing Anuj Agnihotri priortises more than motivation
тАЬMain discipline ko motivation se zyada prioritise karta hoon,тАЭ says Anjuj Agnihoti. According to him, motivation is something that is тАЬinevitably going to dip.тАЭDiscipline on the other hand is something that one can maintain for long. He believes that discipline remains steady and allows students to continue working towards their goals regardless of how they feel.
тАЬMain discipline ko motivation se zyada prioritise karta hoon,тАЭ says Anjuj Agnihoti.
His perspective highlights an important truth that many successful achievers often emphasise: long-term success is built on consistent effort rather than occasional bursts of inspiration. тАЬIf youтАЩre targeting for an exam like UPSC, youтАЩll have to be disciplined, you have to be determined,тАЭ says the boy who achieved an all India Rank 1 in whatтАЩs considered as the toughest exam in the country. Noting that preparations do require rigorous practice hours, he adds, тАЬbut again there are some things that you can plan strategically.тАЭ
Many aspirants make this one mistake during preparation
While discussing preparation strategies, Anuj highlighted a mistake that many aspirants unknowingly make. тАЬA lot of people miss revision,тАЭ notes Amuj. As Anuj explained, simply reading new content is not enough. “Unhe lagta hai ki main aur naya naya padhta rahu toh mera content develop hojaega. That is not right. If you’re not revising it, vo bhoolna hi hai.”Although Anuj AgnihotriтАЩs advice comes from his UPSC journey, the message he delivered extends to every academic goal. Discipline, determination and regular revision is what it takes to keep going and ultimately achieve success.
AnujтАЩs mother revealed that she tried to create a routine and environment for her child.
The key takeaway for parents
Parents try to do their best when it comes to their child. Thus, knowing what’s best to do is the key to becoming a beneficial support system for them. For example, while speaking to ANI, AnujтАЩs mother revealed that she tried to create a routine and environment for her child. тАЬI only took care of his diet,тАЭ she said in a grounded tone. Similarly, parents can support this by encouraging consistent study routines, realistic daily goals, and regular revision rather than constantly trying to motivate them. In the end, in a childтАЩs success journey, parents play work in the shadows but play the most important role.
