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A small mistake cost us over 2 lakhs.
But more than the money, it cost us peace-during one of the scariest times of our lives.

We come from a lower-middle-class family. My parents gave up everything for our education. No savings, no safety net- just love, sacrifice, and hope.

Things got better. We both started working and began to build a life.

But when you come from such financial constraints, no one teaches you how to protect what you build.

My brother, fresh into his job, declined a subsidized health insurance plan—because we didn’t know any better.

That same year, our father met with a serious accident.

Imagine rushing to the hospital, praying he survives, and panicking about how you’ll pay. No insurance. My brother’s savings? Gone overnight.

Thankfully, our father recovered. But the trauma stayed.

We learned the hard way: health insurance isn’t a luxury. It’s peace of mind when you need it most. That’s why I truly appreciate what Ditto is doing-offering free call support and webinars that explain health insurance the way it should be: Without jargons and without any pressure to buy. Just honest advice. I had actually booked a call with them when I was deciding which health insurance to buy last year.
If you’re like us-or know someone who’s just starting out and could use help figuring out this important stuff-please check out their upcoming sessions:
🩺 Mastering Health Insurance – 25th April 2025, 6:30pm
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I wish no family has to learn this lesson the hard way like we did.


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12 hours ago | [YT] | 22

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“I got into X B-school! How do I prepare to make the most of it?”

This is the most common DM I receive around this time of year.
But this year, it felt a little different, because one of those messages came from my own brother.

Yes, my not-so-little brother is about to start his MBA journey. And what makes it even more special? He’s joining the same B-school I went to.

So here’s what I told him-and if you’re starting B-school soon, this one’s for you too:

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁—𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅
Spend time with your family. Hang out with your friends. Binge-watch that show guilt-free. Travel if you can. Sleep in.
B-school is intense. You’ll soon be running between deadlines, group meetings, parties and case studies for the next 1-2 years.
Time will soon become your most precious (and scarce) resource.
And if you’ve made it this far, trust me—you’ll figure the rest out too.
So for now? Recharge.

But… if you’re like my brother and still go: “Okay okay, but what can I do to prepare?”
Fine. Here’s your list

1. Level up your reading game
Work on your reading speed and comprehension. You’ll be reading pages and pages of case studies and articles. Every. Single. Day.
So, now’s a great time to start building that reading muscle.

2. Excel & PowerPoint: Learn the basics well
They’re not just tools—they’ll be your MBA BFFs (and corporate BFFs too)
Get comfortable with shortcuts, formatting hacks, basic formulas, and slide design. Your future group mates will thank you.

3. Build business awareness
Start reading The Ken, Mint, Finshots or whatever resonates with you.
Follow Instagram/YouTube creators who simplify business, marketing, and finance. The goal? Start thinking beyond the headlines.

4. Reconnect with your past-literally.
You’ll soon need to build your resume and get every point verified—work experience, transcripts, certificates, everything.
Start compiling a master Excel sheet with all your achievements. Reach out to your past employers, college admins, placement cells, etc., and keep those contacts warm.

Hope this helps!
And if you’re about to start this crazy, amazing MBA journey-drop your thoughts and questions in the comments. I’d love to help.

#bschool #mba #iim #cat2024 #tips #newbeginnings

1 day ago (edited) | [YT] | 80

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Anxious about CAT Exam?
In this video, I explain why students should consider writing some of the other premium MBA entrance exams in the country and primarily explain XAT and NMAT.
We go into the exam pattern, exam fees, important deadlines and the colleges these exams can get you.

6 months ago | [YT] | 8

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Deep dive into the Inspiring Journey of Shruti Sonawane | From feeling like a failure after JEE to landing at IIMV, getting her dream Sales role, and building multiple side hustles that pay well

Discover how she made life-changing decisions, decided to do an MBA as a fresher leaving her job in tech, thrived in the rigorous environment of IIM Visakhapatnam, and started creating content on Linkedin, YT, and Instagram, not just for herself but also as a ghostwriter.

https://youtu.be/nL6jD_N21M4


Get exclusive insights into her life as a Sales trainee, her life post-MBA, lessons learned, diverse experiences, regrets, and reflections on this transformative journey.




Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone dreaming big, this episode is packed with motivation and actionable advice to fuel your own path to success! This episode will be especially helpful for students from tier 3 or 4 bachelor's colleges who feel stuck and looking for ways to change their life.

7 months ago | [YT] | 20

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I was invited as a guest to 'IlM ke baad', a podcast by my lIMB seniors.
Covered everything from growing up in a lower Middle class family to my first job, the forgotten part of my life where I had also given a stab at UPSC, IMB life, and about my future goals! You'll get to see the side of me that I usually don't share online but nonetheless have been so crucial in shaping me +
I know it's vvv long but do give it a hear if you have the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haKFM...

7 months ago | [YT] | 14

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In this episode of the Riyalizations podcast uploaded last week we discuss MBA VS Tech Jobs, Upskilling and Switching.
https://youtu.be/wzq9WwAjFxA
Shubham Gaurav, an SDE 2 at Uber and an engineer from NIT Jamshedpur has stayed and grown in the tech field.
We’ll cover topics such as upskilling, switching jobs, resume prep, live projects, MBA vs Tech Jobs in India, the monetary cost of an MBA and why it doesn't make a lot of sense for someone in a top-tier tech role.

I really hope you enjoy today’s conversation.

7 months ago | [YT] | 14

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Every CAT aspirant has the most difficult and easiest section for them. No matter what those sections are for you, everyone has to figure out their RC attempting strategy. But sadly many people get stuck here even after 1 or 2 attempts.
https://youtu.be/hal9wclBtGA

In this video I have tried to list down my learnings about what to keep in mind when solving CAT RCs. The passages may look easy, but its the analytical questions and multiple similar sounding options that make the game so tricky.
At the end of the video I also solve a passage from RC99 (Passage 8 from the book) to illustrate the tips explained in the video.
I suggest you watch the first part of the video, pause it, solve the RC passage and then use my explanation/solution as a debrief. See if you could make a note of the things I share in this video.

7 months ago | [YT] | 23

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Here’s a video to help you plan and ace your CAT mocks, which in turn will help you ace CAT!

https://youtu.be/y3lDUyUqAwU



Personally, I had started giving sectional mocks from September and full-length mocks from October mocks and it wasn’t a good strategy. In my defence, I had started my preparation very late and a full-time job did not leave me with enough time on the weekdays. Plus I wanted to complete 75-80% of the syllabus before I ever gave a full mock.
Please don’t make this mistake. Plan a mock strategy as soon as possible and get on with it at the earliest. This video will help you do exactly that.

I have tried my best to answer all the questions related to mocks I could think of. But in case I have missed any burning questions, drop them in the comment section below. I’ll answer them there.

8 months ago | [YT] | 18

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9 months ago | [YT] | 18

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If you couldn't do well in CAT 2023, this is for you

Yes, getting into IIMB changed my life
But if I hadn’t gotten into IIMB I would have done 1 of the following (The last one is the craziest):

1. If you are adamant that you want to do an MBA and that to this year, apply for good non-IIM institutes where your CAT score may be good enough for admission.

2. If you are adamant that you want to get into an IIM no matter what, Take the CAT again, prepare better, give more mocks, there is no substitute to hard work. There is no secret formula

3. Consider the option of an International MBA, Prepare for GMAT, that’s considered a little easier than CAT

4. Consider getting a little more experience, continue in your previous job if you are working. Or Start a job (no matter how small) If you are a fresher. It's better than taking a drop.

5. Put efforts into Switching your job. Switching without another degree may be difficult but not impossible.

6. Consider another masters, Business analytics, data science are in very high demand right now

7. Learn skills that make it possible to freelance. Coding, Editing, UI/UX design, GPT tools customization, you need to research and start learning

8.Put the money you would have paid for your MBA fees and start something of your own. I know it's very risky, and you may not even get a loan but failure can be a good motivator.

#cat #cat2023 #iims #iimbangalore #catprep #catresults2023 #catresults #iima #hardwork #iimahmedabad #iimcalcutta #iimlucknow #iimkozhikode #iimindore #iimb #iimc #xlri #motivation #prep
#alternatives #MBA #bschool #mbaindia

1 year ago | [YT] | 119