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Today, I am revealing a secret that has remained a ‘secret’ for thousands of years despite being enormously talked about. The secret is: You are what you think. In other words, it is the power of thought. It is a fascinating concept of how your mind shapes your reality. It is a journey of self-discovery […]

After a few years of preparing for the Civil Services Examination, you must be familiar with the known ways of cracking this one of the toughest exams. You have zeroed in on your subjects. You have made notes or are in the process of making your notes on all necessary topics. You have devised ways […]

Against the backdrop of a range of competitive examinations in the offing, this time, I would like to share a time-tested mantra of success with all of you. This mantra is to “not only work hard but also smart while maintaining a holistic, healthy and synergistic balance between mind and body.” In a nutshell, this […]

The recently announced results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023-24 have yet again witnessed the successful candidates, particularly the toppers, reinventing and rewriting the definition of success in their own exclusive and unique ways. And you, as a reader of Competition Success Review (CSR), would be proud to note that your magazine has […]

Here, I bring to your notice an attribute that will serve you all your life—the art of conversation. You have an immediate relevance of it in the context of the Personality Test that you must conquer as a last citadel in your journey to ace various competitive examinations, particularly the UPSC Civil Services Examination. For […]

The journey to eventual career success is indeed tough. There are many ups and downs on the path of success. During the course of this journey, life often resembles a roller coaster ride. But, remember that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Recall legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who actually lived this dictum. […]

What does a New Year, which comes and goes every year, mean to you? Is it just a change of date on the calendar? One more night out for a grand party? A vacation with family and friends to some exotic location? Or nothing but the same routine of preparing for your UPSC or other […]

Have you ever taken note of what is common between you reading CSR to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination, MBA Admission tests, etc. and the earlier toppers of these exams ? The common connecting threads, although in varying proportions, are willpower, determination, learning from setbacks, and above all, knowledge. If you acquire these virtues to […]

You have decided to become an IAS officer and have begun preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Right? But how deep is the desire to become an IAS officer in your heart and mind? How passionate do you feel about realising your dream? How dedicated are you to your preparation? In a nutshell, how […]

You must have noticed three magical words we always put at the top of this page: Yes, You Can. These are simple—perhaps most ordinary—words. A layperson will not need to look at a dictionary for their meaning. But, within them, these words hold immense power. They are truly magical. Whenever you find yourself inadequate to […]