Why you shouldn't be afraid of hard work during JEE and NEET preparation?

When you set out to prepare for competitive exams like JEE and NEET, one thing quickly becomes clear: success requires hard work. It's natural to feel overwhelmed initially, but embracing hard work rather than fearing it is crucial to your journey. In this blog, we are highlighting the importance of hard work and how your mindset can win over challenges faced during these two years:

1. Hard work is the key to success in any career 

Many students feel that science subjects are challenging to grasp and require hard work in the 11th and 12th standards. However, it has been observed that many other non-science fields like sports, dancing, singing, or even fashion design require special coaching if we want to pursue them as a career. The notion that you only have to work hard for JEE or NEET should be seen as working hard to get a headstart in your science career. Compared to students from other streams, you will still work equally hard to get to the top. Working hard initially will give you immense opportunities later on in your career.

2. Hard work is beneficial for multitasking 

It has been observed that if we work hard and put in our best efforts during JEE or NEET, the habit continues and is helpful later in life as well. Hard work is necessary for multitasking if we wish to diversify our work or switch to other work.

3. Hard work done right can beat intelligence

It has often been seen that hard work done consistently can beat intelligence in JEE and NEET exams. So, while preparing for JEE or NEET, never underestimate yourself, even if you get low marks on mock tests. Put your best efforts consistently, clear your concepts, solve various questions, and achieve success.

4. Hard work builds confidence

Every problem solved and every concept mastered through diligent effort builds your confidence. As you solve more mock tests and clear your doubts, you gain confidence in yourself, and on exam day, you become confident in your abilities. 

5. Hard work makes success feel sweet

When success comes easily, it rarely feels rewarding. However, when you've put significant effort into your preparation, every success, big or small, feels very satisfying. Once you get your rank and see the result of your hard work, you realize the magnitude of what you have achieved. 

So it’s time to set your mind for your own future success and start putting your best efforts into the preparation. These years of hard work will pay dividends for your future success.

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Mentor and Mom is an initiative by Dr. Monika Mittal and her two IITian sons, Ameya Mittal and Sarthak Mittal. With our enriched experience and practice over the years, we provide mentoring and effective study tips to help you prepare for JEE, NEET, and other exams. We aim to build a happy, healthy, and motivated student community!

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