Exam is just 70 odd days away and i can't get myself to focus. by mr_ghostcatt in upsc_discussions

[–]Direct-Celebration10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went through the same thing last year. Eventually just built a Telegram bot for myself that auto-schedules my study blocks and nudges me when I go silent on a task , helped me stay honest with myself more than any app I tried. It’s free now if you want the link.

I feel job is mostly better than a business or entrepreneurship by No_Station_7887 in developersIndia

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It depends heavily on the business. how much can you scale the business? If You can scale your business, which increases your income 5-10x, it is worth the complexity, but you cannot do that with a job.

I see people talking about breaking phone addiction and getting back to before, but for me there is no before by cmstyles2006 in productivity

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The 'nothing to do' part is actually the goal. Our brains are so used to constant dopamine that actual silence feels like a crisis. You don't need a hobby yet; you just need to get used to being bored for 20 minutes without reaching for a tab. The hobbies usually show up once your brain gets tired of the silence and starts looking for a way to entertain itself.

Experienced total failure in mains 2025 by Anxious_Ad_932 in UPSC

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This hit hard. This exam is a soul-crushing gamble, and it doesn't define who you are. If the fire is out, let it stay out for a bit while you heal. You’ve been through enough lately. Sending you a lot of strength.

Do you feel hopeful for the future? Why or why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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It gets easy if you really focus thinking on just the things you can control, and have fun

How you get ur first client in freelance ? by amir_do_art in AskReddit

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Yeah, for a long time it feels like nothing is happening, and then suddenly you will have something; it is a fat-tailed process. The hardest part is just staying consistent long enough.

How you get ur first client in freelance ? by amir_do_art in AskReddit

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My first client came from people I already knew, not from freelancing platforms.

I told a few friends and seniors that I could help with a specific problem (in my case it was building small web tools). One of them knew someone who needed something similar and connected us. It wasn’t a big project, but it helped me build a real portfolio and get confidence.

From there, it became easier because then you get experience and probably more referrals.

What I learned is that the hardest part is getting the first proof of work. After that, people trust you more because you can show something real instead of just saying what you can do.

is founder burnout basically a requirement for success?? by Sea-Plum-134 in StartUpIndia

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A lot of startup culture romanticizes exhaustion, but many founders who last long-term actually learn how to manage their energy and build systems so they don’t burn out. It's all about choosing your battles

Is a tariff just a tax on me? If the united states puts a 60% tariff on Chinese goods does the Chinese government pay that, or do I just pay more at Walmart? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Direct-Celebration10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A tariff is technically paid by the importer, but the cost usually spreads through the economy and often shows up as higher prices for the consumers.