“SSB doesn’t test how perfect you are. It tests how honestly you think, act, and believe in yourself under pressure.”

The Common Aspirant’s Struggle: Self-Doubt

After completing his schooling from Kunnur and Mechanical Engineering from Coimbatore, Shyam joined the Territorial Army as a direct commission JCO. On paper, his profile looked strong.

But inside, the doubts were real.

Am I good enough?
What if I overthink?
What if I miss expressing myself?

When Shyam appeared as a fresher for the SCO-57 entry at 32 SSB Jalandhar, he knew that preparation had to be more than memorising answers. It had to be about understanding himself.

That’s when he discovered R2R, not through recommendations—but through curiosity on YouTube.

What Changed During Preparation

Shyam joined the complete R2R SSB batch in January 2025. What stood out to him early on wasn’t just the content—but the space to ask questions.

He asked. A lot.

Every live class became an opportunity to clarify:

• What is actually expected in each SSB stage
• How to structure thoughts without copying answers
• How to stay calm when time feels limited
• How to respond authentically, not perfectly

Slowly, preparation stopped feeling like pressure—and started feeling like direction.

Turning a Weakness into Strength: WAT

For Shyam, Word Association Test (WAT) was the toughest hurdle. He used to spend too much time thinking. Ideas felt scattered. The clock always seemed faster than his thoughts. Through Shashank Sir’s sessions, he was introduced to major areas—a framework that didn’t just help with WAT, but also spilled over into:

• Story writing
• Psychological tests
• Even day-to-day thinking under pressure

Relating words to major areas gave him clarity, speed, and most importantly—confidence.

The Real Shift: Self-Introspection

One turning point Shyam often talks about is self-introspection. Using the worksheets provided during the course, he confronted something many aspirants avoid—his own self-doubt. Writing things down, reflecting honestly, and aligning actions with strengths helped him realise something crucial:
“It is possible. I can do it.”
That belief didn’t come overnight. It came from consistency.

The Result

As a serving Territorial Army candidate, appearing as a fresher, Shyam was recommended at 32 SSB Jalandhar for SCO-57. But for him, the recommendation wasn’t just about clearing SSB—it was about becoming mentally prepared for responsibility.

A Message for Fellow Aspirants

“Believe in your hard work. I used to doubt myself too. But once I started honest self-introspection, things changed. Keep going. Hard work always pays.” 

For Those Standing Where Shyam Once Stood

If you’re an aspirant who:

• Overthinks in psychology tests
• Struggles to express thoughts under time pressure
• Feels confident one day and doubtful the next

Then maybe what you need isn’t more information—but better clarity. Sometimes, the right guidance doesn’t give you answers.
It helps you discover your own. And that’s where journeys like Shyam’s quietly begin.

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