What toppers do special...

 Toppers are no special they are just ordinary people doing hardwork different from others. This qualities and be almost in every topper.

• Never fool yourself
• You are the easiest person to fool, and you really don’t want that to happen. I always run these reality checks on myself about everything – be it small things like a question (ask yourself if you truly understand it) or your life goals (if what you’re working on is viable/doable).
• Work like crazy
• This is a no brainer. You cannot expect greatness without hard work – be it studies, exams, or a startup. You have to give your everything without expecting results. Even to this day I try to make every second productive.
• Keep on trying new stuff
•  Students tend to focus only on JEE during their preparation. But you must have something of that Interests you and take out some time each day to do it. I was personally very interested in Astronomy and Astrophysics and was learning it everyday. Your learning will diversify and you will have better perspectives.
• Have good company
•  Very important. Don’t talk to bullshit people who just fuck around with your time. You have to filter well. I hangout/befriend/ with a selected few people. I can’t give my time to anyone unless they prove that it’s worth it.
• Take risks
• I took a risk by not studying for JEE in 11th and focusing on my  Astronomy and Astrophysics studies which was my ultimate goal. These push me against all odds to succeed – as you have no cushion to fall back on (so you HAVE to make it happen).
• Listen to your heart
•  I wanted to go for coaching in 9th – I did. I wanted to learn more tha just JEE and I did. I wanted to have more success than just IIT and started working for it. I realised that my real passion lies in Astrophysics and started strengthing it . I don’t follow the crowd but do what’s good for me.
• Seek inspiration but not role models
•  I always have had some highly successful figure as my inspiration – some version of guru Drona. I just look upto him and try to understand how he did what he did. BUT I never want to be like them as I know my story will be different. So don’t keep role models, but seek inspiration.