12 Mistakes to avoid while Preparing for UPSC

<p><b>Sachin Tendulkar</b> scored his first ODI century in his 79th match. But in today&rsquo;s world no one gets that much time. The window to perform&mdash;and survive&mdash;has shrunk drastically.</p><p><b>Gandhi ji</b> said &ldquo;We must learn from our mistakes.&rdquo;<br/>But today we do not have the luxury of making too many. The smarter path is simple: learn from others before it costs you your own attempt.</p><p>A <b>Japanese proverb</b> warns you:<br/>&ldquo;If you get on the wrong train get off at the nearest station; the longer you wait the more expensive the return trip will be.&rdquo;</p><p>UPSC preparation works the same way. Mistakes are inevitable but staying stuck in them is a choice. When a mistake repeats it becomes a habit&mdash;and habits shape destiny.</p><p>This book highlights the 12 most common mistakes aspirants fall into and more importantly shows how to identify them early and exit them in time.<br/>A timely correction can save an attempt.<br/>A timely exit can save the entire journey.</p>