There used to be a joke that first 100 seats for IIT Bombay Computer Science are reserved every year.
For the rest, you’re welcome to give a shot.
This joke, however, is not far from truth. Top 100 rankers of JEE Advanced are not competing for admission; they are competing for Rank 1.
It’s difficult to beat someone who’s been in the game for the love of it, long before you even entered the race.
These are the ones who were spending hours solving math and science puzzles and winning olypmiads while we were busy with GTA Vice City and NFS Most Wanted.
In life, the Arena matters. The race you choose to run – that’s what makes all the difference.
Just as an example, if you shift the Arena to Writing, then it’s difficult to compete with people like me. Why? Because I’ve been doing it for over a decade, just for the pure love of the craft.
Stop comparing yourself to people in Arenas that aren’t meant for you. Try different things, experiment, and discover what sets your soul on fire. Then, give it time.
Don’t spend your days picking the perfect horse. First, choose the right race to run.