u/MemoryOfSolace

Most posts here talk about what to do; which books, which test series, how many hours.

I am a working professional and have a rough plan in place but I want to know what to actively avoid.

So I'm asking the UPSC community:

What is the one thing you wish someone had told you NOT to do before you started?

Could be anything:

• A resource you wasted months on
• A study habit that felt productive but wasn't
• A mindset trap you fell into
• A mistake with optional selection or answer writing
• If you can tell how long into your prep you realised how following a certain strategy was a mistake.

All are welcome to engage.

Thanks in advance.