It was the year 2000, a time of transition and intense personal growth. I had just graduated from college, and life was a whirlwind of new beginnings and challenges. With a mixture of excitement and anxiety, I had recently cleared the UPSC Civil Services Prelims and was now deeply engrossed in preparing for the Mains. My days were consumed by an almost relentless schedule of study sessions that stretched from dawn till dusk, leaving me with little time or energy for anything else.