My IIT - JEE Journey🔥 | IIT DELHI

Summary

The script narrates a personal journey of struggle, growth, and resilience. It follows the speaker’s transition from being uncertain about her life to becoming confident and independent. Despite facing challenges like adjusting to a new city, coping with school pressures, and dealing with self-doubt, she overcomes setbacks like poor academic performance and health issues. Through perseverance and a change in mindset, she begins to focus on her goals and works hard towards them. Eventually, her determination leads to success, despite the ups and downs she faces along the way.

Takeaways

• 😀 Overcoming confusion and lack of direction at the start of life is a common challenge.
• 😀 High academic scores in 10th grade didn't guarantee success, and personal struggles arose later.
• 😀 Moving to a new city and adapting to a different education system can lead to feelings of isolation and confusion.
• 😀 Balancing school and coaching can be overwhelming, especially when the syllabus has already been covered.
• 😀 Dropping out of regular school to attend a dummy school was a significant but necessary decision.
• 😀 Emotional turmoil and feelings of demotivation are part of the process when facing failure.
• 😀 Scoring lower than expected in exams (60%) can lead to self-doubt and disappointment.
• 😀 Family support and a single motivating line ('Don't disappoint us') can be the catalyst for a change in mindset.
• 😀 Persevering through 12th grade with regular revisions and tackling backlogs helped regain confidence.
• 😀 Health setbacks, like chickenpox, can further challenge one's ability to perform, but persistence still leads to progress.
• 😀 Ultimately, failure is not the end but a stepping stone to growth and success; it teaches resilience and self-belief.

Q & A

What major life change does the narrator mention in the script?

The narrator mentions shifting from a city where they had lived for 8 years to a new city. This change led to difficulties in adjusting to a new school system and balancing their studies.

What was the initial academic struggle the narrator faced after moving to the new city?

The narrator struggled because the course had already covered three months of material, and they felt lost and out of sync with the lessons. They had to balance regular school and coaching classes, but couldn't manage both effectively.

How did the narrator's academic performance in 11th grade affect their motivation?

The narrator was highly disappointed with their performance, scoring only 60%. This demotivated them as they were used to being one of the top students, and they temporarily gave up on studying.

How did the narrator's family react to their academic struggles?

The narrator’s family was disappointed, as they had high expectations for their daughter. This disappointment led to a pivotal moment where the narrator was encouraged by their family to not give up and to overcome the struggles.

What was the turning point for the narrator in terms of studying and motivation?

The turning point came when the narrator realized that despite not understanding everything, they needed to study hard to catch up. They started focusing on their studies with renewed determination and motivation.

How did the narrator manage to deal with backlogs in their studies?

The narrator worked on clearing the backlogs from 11th grade while studying for 12th grade. They made an effort to revise regularly and cover most of the syllabus, despite the initial setbacks.

What was the narrator's experience the night before their exam?

The night before the exam, the narrator was extremely nervous and anxious, worried about the outcome. However, they were determined to give their best despite the overwhelming emotions and pressure.

How did a passport-size photo issue impact the narrator before the exam?

Before the exam, the narrator realized they had lost their passport-size photo needed for the exam. They were almost unable to enter the exam center but managed to get through by taking a photo on their phone and printing it.

What was the narrator’s emotional state after the first paper of the exam?

After completing the first shift of the exam, the narrator felt relieved and happy, as they believed they had done well. This positive feeling continued as they completed the second shift of the exam.

How did the narrator handle the stress and fear about the exam results?

The narrator was very nervous and fearful about the results, especially after facing many challenges during the preparation phase. However, they remained hopeful and trusted that everything would work out in the end.