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How to TOP with minimum study? By Pravin Kolhe, Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra www.pravinkolhe.com 13 Sept 2014

How to TOP with minimum study? How to TOP with Optimum study? Its wrong question… Correct question is… How to TOP with Optimum study?

How to TOP with Optimum study? What is difference between “Minimum” and “Optimum”? Consider a graph as shown here. On X-axis= Input (Study Efforts) On Y-axis= Output (Result) Study-Result curve looks like this. Study-Result curve Output (Result) Input (Study Efforts)

How to TOP with Optimum study? Minimum Study Efforts results Minimum Output. Maximum Study results Average Output due to stress, poor health condition & lack of concentration. Optimum Study results Maximum Output. You have to search for optimum study input, which varies from person to person. Output (Result) Study-Result curve Study-Result curve Max Avg Min Min Optimum Max Input (Study Efforts)

How to TOP with Optimum study? This optimum point varies from person to person. Mr. X > (5 Hr, 75%) Mr. Y > (7 Hr, 75%) Mr. Z > (5 Hr. 85%) Hence never compare Ur self with other. Compare Ur past output for sustainable improvement. 85 Study-Result curve Study-Result curve 75 Output (% Marks) 5 7 Input (Study Hours)

What is success? SUCCESS …is not always what you see ! …is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

Formula for success Success= (Intelligence) × (Hard work) × (Attitude) Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It is quite Simple. Double your rate of failure. -Thomas Watson

HARD WORK शांततेच्या काळात घाम गाळल्यास, युध्दाच्या वेळी रक्त सांडण्याची वेळ येत नाही.

Attitude

Modified Formula for success (Intelligence) x (Hard work) x (Attitude) ×(1+ ‘Smartness’)

WHAT IS SMARTNESS…? Common Sense Vision Discipline. Team Work Courage to Face Challenges Good Health Do Not Reinvest Wheel. Get it Right first time. Time management. Computer/Internet skills.

SMARTNESS: Common Sense

SMARTNESS: Vision It is a art of seeing things that are invisible to others.

SMARTNESS: Discipline

SMARTNESS: Teamwork

SMARTNESS: Courage to face challenges

SMARTNESS: Good Health

SMARTNESS: Do not reinvest wheel Reinvention is waste of resources. Learn from Others Grow fast

SMARTNESS: Get it right first time No drafts

SMARTNESS: TIME MANAGEMENT Use waiting time Identify time wasting culprits and eliminate them. have your personal time

SMARTNESS: COMPUTER/Internet Skills

3 steps for success Think/Imagine about Success Write/Speak Your Dream Act Incrementally

Stair method of goal achievement Consider a Stair-case. You are at bottom. Set a small goal at first step.

Stair method of goal achievement Work Hard and get it done. This will give U lot of confidence. Make a habit of celebrating every success. Then set next higher goal and get it done. Proceed in this way.

Stair method of goal achievement Go step by step. Never jump directly…! Because if you fails, you will come back to first step. Don’t forget Ultimate Aim, which should be achieved with incremental addition. Remember: Not failure, but Low Aim Is Crime.

STUDY ACTIVITIES Planning for Study Notes Selection of Reference Books Revision Organizing Syllabus Tips for Examination Strategy for Study Tips for Career Planning Listening Skills Overcome fear of Failure. Reading Skills

PLANNING… If you fail to plan, You plan to fail…!

PLANNING… Some persons spend their days in study, but achieve very little success, because they neglect planning. Consider your abilities and limitations while planning.

PLANNING… People generally overestimate themselves. Initially you may fail, but after some time, planning will become your habit. Remember: Planning is not only required during study, it is lifetime activity & it needs periodical updating. Types of Planning:- Long term: Prepare plan for the whole semester for complete syllabus. Short term: Plan for a week and for each topic.

3 steps of PLANNING… 3 basic questions & 3 steps of planning:- Why >> Define Objective How & When >> Create Roadmap Who >> Act and Update Plan:-

Frustration and depression Plan Your activities… The activities in student life are shown here. Frustration is integral part of life. Don’t worry…! Try to come out of that. As time is limited, take ‘smart’ decisions and make sacrifices. It will pay you back. Remember ‘No Free Lunch’ . Whatever you get in life has price tag attached with it. Be ready to pay the price and never expect free. College Study Sleeping Social Activities Frustration and depression

Reference books… Selection of books should be done with proper care , since Ur success heavily depends on it. Market is flooded with books. So follow only those books in which you are comfortable in understanding the fundamentals It is better to solve/read a book twice rather than two books once.

Reference books… Never take a book without pen/pencil in other hand. Write what U understand/not understand on that page. It will help U in next revision. Use Ur own books. Don’t write on Library books. Search on internet to know the best books in a given subject. Also visit: youtube, slideshare, NPTEL, Coursera…

RESOURCES…

Organization of syllabus. Go through Complete Syllabus. Go through previous years question papers. Identify “Important” & “Urgent” topics. IMPORTANT:- From exam point of view URGENT:- From understanding point of view.

Organization of syllabus. Divide whole syllabus in to four parts as- Q1 Important & Urgent Q2 Important but Not Urgent Q3 Not Important but Urgent Q4 Neither Important Nor Urgent

Strategy for study Q1:- 50 % time Q2:- 20% time Q3:- 20% time Neither Imp nor Urgent Imp & Urgent Not Imp, but Urgent Imp but not Urgent Q1:- 50 % time Q2:- 20% time Q3:- 20% time Q4:- 10% time

Strategy for study It is not necessary and possible also… to command whole syllabus. Before going to lecture, read the topics to be covered in class.

LISTENING SKILLS Definition of Listening:- Listening is the process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken and/or non-verbal messages.

Hearing Vs. Listening Hearing Listening Do you think there is a difference between hearing and listening? Hearing Listening Is something you consciously choose to do; requires concentration Physiological Process (physical) Psychological Process (physical + mental) Passive Active Natural Process Learned Process; A skill

Hearing Vs. Listening Do you think there is a difference between hearing and listening? Hearing Listening act of perceiving sound by ear Requires concentration Physical Process Psychological Process Passive Active Natural Skill

Communication facts Listening: Learned first, Used most (45%), Taught least. Speaking: Learned second, Used next most (30%), Taught next least. Reading: Learned third, Used next least (16%), Taught next most Writing: Learned fourth, Used Least (9%), Taught most. Truth is:-Most individuals are inefficient listeners !!!

STEPS for effective listening Concentration:- Speed of Talking : 125 words per minute. Speed of Thinking : >1200 words per minute Thus, Speech happens at about 10% of your mind’s capacity. Effective Listening depends on utilisation of rest 90% processing by concentration. Demonstrate you are paying attention to what is being said by providing feedback through nodding your head. Pay attention to what isn't said—to feelings, facial expressions, gestures, posture and other nonverbal cues. Listen to words and try to picture what the speaker is saying.

STEPS for effective listening Stop talking! You cannot listen while talking. Avoiding distractions or at least controlling them. Face the speaker and maintain eye contact. Judge content, not delivery; Find areas of interest. Keep your mind open; Be attentive, but relaxed. Ask questions only to ensure understanding. Wait for the speaker to pause to ask clarifying questions. Don’t interrupt and don’t impose your “solutions”

Notes… Use you own notes, don’t copy from others. Make a habit to take notes in class and during self study. 1st Version : 10 pages/chapter 2nd Version : 3 pages/chapter 3rd Version : ½ page/chapter : 2 pages per Subject Zip and unzip procedure. Keep you notes and books with you…forever.

Notes… http://www.pravinkolhe.com/cenotes.html Before going to exam, close all the books and have a look on final notes. Notes on a 1-2 pages will be helpful in competitive exams when there are continuous exams, and little time for revision. My notes are available for your reference at- http://www.pravinkolhe.com/cenotes.html

When & what to study ? When you feel fresh & energetic (morning): Start with theory and new topics When you are tired, (evening): Problems and revision. Have a look on syllabus at the start of semester. Don’t have habit of studying on bed. Use table-chair. Remember…! Don’t have a mentality that firstly I will complete theory and then problems. Both should be done simultaneously.

revision Read a topic carefully. Close your eyes and try to recollect whatever you had studied. Do this very systematically, step-by-step and gradually. When you stuck, open your notes and look. NEVER try to remember a particular numerical problem. Plan out 'trial' exams for yourself with strict time limit.

Class Review Brief Review in class:- Group Study:- Immediately after class. Just before start of the class. Group Study:- Help Others, share with others. In long term, getters don’t get& givers get.

During examination… You must concentrate on your task irrespective of what is going around. Read instructions carefully before attempting any question. Remember: ’20 questions’ story… In case of objective exams with negative marks, don’t mark unsure answers. Plan & prepare timetable for study during examination period & follow it. Before going to exam, don’t talk with negative minded persons. Between two exams, don’t discuss question paper of previous exam. You must be mentally tough. Be bold & confident.

Selection of questions Read complete question paper carefully. While reading give ranking to the questions, based on your confidence in writing the answer. Start with easy question, having rank 1, that will boost Ur confidence. Don’t attempt those question first which you don’t know at all. Don’t answer for the sake of attending questions. This leads to an bad impression. Keep your answer straight forward, crisp & clear. Use flow charts, diagrams & tables. Absolute Marks Vs Relative Marks.

IMPRESS YOUR EXAMINER Remember you are not representing only an answer but also your understanding of concepts, your knowledge etc. your answer should be in such a manner that any person who corrects it should be able to understand your logic, concepts & methods used to derive those answers If possible, use two coloured pen- Blue and Black. But don’t waste your time. Make balance between speed and accuracy. At the end of each question, write summary. Don’t loose your confidence even if you have NOT performed well in one exam. Remember, if paper is tough, it is tough for everybody.

Selection of questions If you're stuck on one question, move on to another question then come back to the difficult one later. I know the above given tips are very minute. But remember nobody falls from a hill, everyone slips from a small stone.

Be a diamond..! Exam ke kuch din pehale frustration ho jata hain… Kya kare? Don’t worry…Its natural…! Remember: A piece of coal perform well under temperature and pressure, known as ‘Diamond’. No pressure; no diamonds.

SUCCESS LADDER At the bottom of success ladder, there is only crowd; at upper part there is a competition. Always remain in upper part. U should be strong to handle these tension. You can get everything in life that you want, if you help others to get what they want.

Don’t be panic…

You are creator of your life

Every success story is Also a story of great failure A man who failed in business at the age of 21, defeated in a legislative race at age 22; failed again in business at age 24; overcame the death of his sweetheart at age 26; had a nervous breakdown at age 27; lost a congressional race at age 34; lost a senatorial race at age 45; failed in an effort to become vice-president at age 47; lost a senatorial race at age 49;

Every success story is Also a story of great failure and was elected as president of the United States at age 52. This man was Abraham Lincoln. Would you call him a failure? It takes both rain and sunshine to create a rainbow, same way, it takes failure and success to create victory.

My story FE (1999-2000) : Ex…! (Year Down) FE (2000-2001) : All clear SE (2001-2002) : Class Topper TE (2002-2003) : College Topper BE (2003-2004) : University Topper GATE (2005) : Top 5% in India MTech @ IITK (2005-2007) : Second Topper

My story… 2007:- MPSC Engineering Service Exam (1st in Maharashtra) Distance Learning:- 2010:- Diploma in Management 2011:- Post Graduate Diploma in Management. 2011:- Post Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation 2012:- Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management Government Sponsored:- 2013:- Executive Post Graduate Programme in e-Governance at IIM Indore

My story It is possible only because of positive attitude and self confidence. Excellence is a journey; not destination. There are thousands way to achieve your goal; but you have to choose optimum way. Remember: Everything is possible in life. you should have courage to do things. Believe your’self and one day you will be at TOP.

What fail, END, No means

NEVER GIVE UP…

NEVER GIVE UP…

Wish you all the best. End of Part-I

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