<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dedicated Podcast for CA Students of India for solving their problems and giving them guidance for their Career. If you are a CA Student or you are planning to do CA, you can join us for free. Just enter your email id.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AQUG!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b38ac95-ddb8-4ad7-aa6d-6e9d42dc0d92_600x600.png</url><title>Dear CA Students</title><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Neeraj Arora | Dear CA Students]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[dearcastudents@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[dearcastudents@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[dearcastudents@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[dearcastudents@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Enemy of Every CA Student | Stop Blaming ICAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[CA students often think their biggest challenge is ICAI, difficult subjects, strict teachers, or multiple attempts.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/biggest-enemy-of-every-ca-student</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/biggest-enemy-of-every-ca-student</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:59:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209742681/d887aa928f2d257c0cbf84acaa5570a2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CA students often think their biggest challenge is ICAI, difficult subjects, strict teachers, or multiple attempts.</p><p>But the real enemy is often much closer&#8212;<strong>distraction disguised as productivity.</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p>In this short, I talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why being &#8220;busy&#8221; doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re studying.</p></li><li><p>The hidden habit that&#8217;s stealing your preparation time.</p></li><li><p>One simple skill that can completely change your CA journey: <strong>learning to say NO.</strong></p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;re preparing for CA Foundation, Intermediate, or Final, this message is for you.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mocktestpapers.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Test Series for CA Students&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/"><span>Test Series for CA Students</span></a></p><p>&#128172; Tell me in the comments: <strong>What&#8217;s your biggest distraction while studying?</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/biggest-enemy-of-every-ca-student?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/biggest-enemy-of-every-ca-student?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><span>All the best guys!</span><br><span>Give your best shot.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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Yet, we often end up scrolling social media, procrastinating, or wasting time. Why does this happen?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Dear CA Student</strong>, Neeraj Arora shares a simple yet powerful exercise that can help you become more productive by identifying the activities that truly contribute to your long-term success and replacing the ones that don&#8217;t.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p><strong>In this episode, you&#8217;ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why self-awareness alone doesn&#8217;t change your life</p></li><li><p>How to identify habits that genuinely help your CA journey</p></li><li><p>A practical exercise to evaluate where your time is actually going</p></li><li><p>How to replace distractions with meaningful activities</p></li><li><p>Small changes that can significantly improve your productivity and consistency</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#8217;re preparing for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, or CA Final, this episode will help you focus on what truly matters and build habits that lead to long-term success.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mocktestpapers.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Test Series for CA Students&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/"><span>Test Series for CA Students</span></a></p><p><strong>Question for you:</strong><br>What&#8217;s one habit you&#8217;ll replace after listening to this episode? Let us know in the comments!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-break-bad-habits-and-study?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-break-bad-habits-and-study?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>All the best guys!<br><br>Give your best shot.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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In this video, Neeraj Arora explains why this happens, why it&#8217;s completely normal, and most importantly, how you can break this habit.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p>If you&#8217;re preparing for:</p><ul><li><p>CA Foundation</p></li><li><p>CA Intermediate</p></li><li><p>CA Final</p></li><li><p>CS</p></li><li><p>CMA</p></li><li><p>College Exams</p></li><li><p>Any Competitive Exam</p></li></ul><p>this video will help you understand the psychology behind procrastination and give you practical ways to regain your focus.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/why-you-keep-getting-distracted-while?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/why-you-keep-getting-distracted-while?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>In this video you&#8217;ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why your brain chooses scrolling over studying</p></li><li><p>The hidden cost of &#8220;just 5 minutes&#8221;</p></li><li><p>How small distractions affect your exam results</p></li><li><p>Practical tips to improve concentration</p></li><li><p>How disciplined students make better decisions</p></li></ul><p>Remember: Success isn&#8217;t decided in the easy moments. It&#8217;s decided in the moments when studying feels difficult&#8212;but you choose to continue.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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But every minute spent worrying about these things is a minute taken away from what actually changes your results.</p><p>In this motivational episode, Neeraj Arora shares a powerful mindset that can completely transform the way you prepare for your CA exams.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mocktestpapers.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Test your preparation&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/"><span>Test your preparation</span></a></p><p><strong>In this video you&#8217;ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why complaining is secretly destroying your preparation</p></li><li><p>The Circle of Control principle</p></li><li><p>How successful students think differently</p></li><li><p>What you should focus on every single day</p></li><li><p>How to eliminate distractions and improve concentration</p></li><li><p>The simple habit that can improve your results</p></li></ul><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p>Remember:<br>Your chapter revision is in your control.<br>Your mock tests are in your control.<br>Your consistency is in your control.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/if-youre-feeling-lost-ca-students?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/if-youre-feeling-lost-ca-students?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>Everything else is just noise.</p><p>If this message helps you, share it with a CA student who needs to hear it today.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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Watch This First.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many CA Intermediate students are thinking:]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/thinking-of-skipping-ca-inter-september</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/thinking-of-skipping-ca-inter-september</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:10:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207031419/7da75ea46f36e11c1651811fa0d61e50.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many CA Intermediate students are thinking:</p><p><em>&#8220;I&#8217;ll skip this attempt... Next attempt I&#8217;ll prepare properly.&#8221;</em></p><p>But is that really a strategy?<br>Or is it simply fear disguised as a smart decision?</p><p>In this video, I want to have an honest conversation with every CA student who is planning to skip the September 2026 attempt.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p>Remember:</p><ul><li><p>Don&#8217;t let fear decide your future.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for the exam is always better than regretting it later.</p></li><li><p>Even if preparation isn&#8217;t perfect, giving your best matters.</p></li></ul><p>You may be surprised by what you can achieve in the remaining days.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/thinking-of-skipping-ca-inter-september?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/thinking-of-skipping-ca-inter-september?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>If this video changes your mindset even a little, share it with one friend who is planning to skip the attempt.</p><p><strong>All the best for your CA Intermediate September 2026 exams!</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. (No cost at all)</p></li><li><p>Check your email after subscribing.</p></li></ol><p>Shift Dear CA Students From Promotion or other tabs to your Main Inbox</p><ol><li><p>Check whether Dear CA Students is in the promotion tab.</p></li><li><p>Click and Drag it to your Inbox.</p></li><li><p>Click yes on Do this for future Dialog box at the bottom left.</p></li></ol><p>Check the instructions in the picture below.</p><p><strong>Also - add dearcastudents@substack.com to your contacts in your email account.</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICAI Released New Case Studies | CA Inter Audit Student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you preparing for the CA Intermediate Audit exam?]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/icai-released-new-case-studies-ca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/icai-released-new-case-studies-ca</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206271249/21d0587b40248a60da2eff1979c12cf3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you preparing for the CA Intermediate Audit exam? Then this is a must-listen episode.</p><p>ICAI&#8217;s latest RTP includes a case study that could play a crucial role in your exam preparation. Many students ignore RTP case studies and focus only on theory, but this approach can cost valuable marks.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Free-Resources-1750229912932-685263980dc5f96f0e333bf3&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Case Study Discussion&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Free-Resources-1750229912932-685263980dc5f96f0e333bf3"><span>Case Study Discussion</span></a></p><p>In this episode, Neeraj Arora explains:</p><ul><li><p>Why this RTP case study is extremely important</p></li><li><p>How ICAI is testing case-study-based MCQs</p></li><li><p>A simple strategy to solve lengthy Audit case studies</p></li><li><p>Why most students still ignore free resources</p></li><li><p>What you should do today to improve your exam preparation</p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;re serious about scoring well in CA Inter Audit, don&#8217;t miss this episode.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><p>Watch the complete RTP Case Study discussion and start practicing today.</p><p>Subscribe for more CA Intermediate Audit guidance, exam strategy, RTP, MTP, MCQs, and important ICAI updates.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/icai-released-new-case-studies-ca?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/icai-released-new-case-studies-ca?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><span>All the best. Stay connected, stay ahead.</span><br><strong><span>Jai Hind. &#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;, &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;!</span></strong><br><span>Take care and God bless you all.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. (No cost at all)</p></li><li><p>Check your email after subscribing.</p></li></ol><p>Shift Dear CA Students From Promotion or other tabs to your Main Inbox</p><ol><li><p>Check whether Dear CA Students is in the promotion tab.</p></li><li><p>Click and Drag it to your Inbox.</p></li><li><p>Click yes on Do this for future Dialog box at the bottom left.</p></li></ol><p>Check the instructions in the picture below.</p><p><strong>Also - add dearcastudents@substack.com to your contacts in your email account.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 90% of CA Students Don't Clear Exams?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you really studying, or are you just feeling productive?]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/why-90-of-ca-students-dont-clear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/why-90-of-ca-students-dont-clear</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:31:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206000797/431669fd79bd469b682aed41f65510ea.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you really studying, or are you just feeling productive?</p><p>In this episode, I talk about about the biggest mistake most CA students make. Watching lectures, highlighting books, making notes, and consuming motivational content may feel like preparation&#8212;but none of these replace answer writing.</p><p>If you truly want to clear your CA exams, start writing answers every single day.</p><p>This video also introduces the <strong>1% Challenge</strong>&#8212;a simple daily habit that can completely change your Audit preparation and improve your exam performance.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://cacircle.circle.so/feed&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Give me daily updates here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://cacircle.circle.so/feed"><span>Give me daily updates here</span></a></p><p>If you&#8217;re serious about clearing your CA exams, don&#8217;t just watch this video. Take the challenge and prove yourself through consistent action.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p><ul><li><p>Why most CA students fail</p></li><li><p>The biggest study myth</p></li><li><p>Importance of answer writing</p></li><li><p>Audit preparation strategy</p></li><li><p>How to improve presentation in CA exams</p></li><li><p>Daily discipline for CA success</p></li><li><p>The 1% Challenge</p></li></ul><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/want-90-marks-students-used-this?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE2ODA1MzQ2MSwiaWF0IjoxNzgzNDEwNDI3LCJleHAiOjE3ODYwMDI0MjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.aK35O6b2qI1EEjwmiIj50JEjsFRyikdG1F3FbfWrWgw&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/want-90-marks-students-used-this?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE2ODA1MzQ2MSwiaWF0IjoxNzgzNDEwNDI3LCJleHAiOjE3ODYwMDI0MjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.aK35O6b2qI1EEjwmiIj50JEjsFRyikdG1F3FbfWrWgw"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><span>All the best. Stay connected, stay ahead.</span><br><strong>Jai Hind. &#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;, &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;!<br></strong><br><span>Take care and God bless you all.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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Start Studying. | The Truth No Motivational Video Will Tell You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most students don&#8217;t fail because they&#8217;re incapable&#8212;they fail because they keep planning instead of executing.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/stop-overthinking-start-studying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/stop-overthinking-start-studying</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205731850/78c868be6ef918d6a1d97cd01658ba44.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most students don&#8217;t fail because they&#8217;re incapable&#8212;they fail because they keep planning instead of executing.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why overplanning is a form of procrastination.</p></li><li><p>Why motivational videos don&#8217;t create long-term discipline.</p></li><li><p>How overthinking grows when your mind is idle.</p></li><li><p>Why you feel &#8220;tired&#8221; within minutes of studying.</p></li><li><p>The power of planning just ONE day at a time.</p></li><li><p>A simple method to stop negative thoughts and start taking action immediately.<br></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/"><span>CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</span></a></p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;ve ever said:</p><ul><li><p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll start tomorrow.&#8221;</p></li><li><p>&#8220;What if I fail?&#8221;</p></li><li><p>&#8220;I make plans but never execute them.&#8221;</p></li></ul><p>...then this episode is for you.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://academy.learnn.club/courses/Mutual-Fund-Course-Community-Lifetime-Access-68d657028a3e240f6df755a9&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Learn Investing via Mutual Funds&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://academy.learnn.club/courses/Mutual-Fund-Course-Community-Lifetime-Access-68d657028a3e240f6df755a9"><span>Learn Investing via Mutual Funds</span></a></p><p>No fancy productivity hacks. No unrealistic motivation.<br>Just practical advice that you can apply today.</p><p>Listen till the end, implement one idea, and let me know how it works for you in the comments.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/want-90-marks-students-used-this?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE2ODA1MzQ2MSwiaWF0IjoxNzgzNDEwNDI3LCJleHAiOjE3ODYwMDI0MjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.aK35O6b2qI1EEjwmiIj50JEjsFRyikdG1F3FbfWrWgw&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/want-90-marks-students-used-this?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE2ODA1MzQ2MSwiaWF0IjoxNzgzNDEwNDI3LCJleHAiOjE3ODYwMDI0MjcsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.aK35O6b2qI1EEjwmiIj50JEjsFRyikdG1F3FbfWrWgw"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><span>All the best. Stay connected, stay ahead.</span><br><br><strong>Jai Hind. &#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;, &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370;!</strong><br><br><span>Take care and God bless you all.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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Listen this]]></title><description><![CDATA[CA results can be brutal.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/failed-your-ca-exams-listen-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/failed-your-ca-exams-listen-this</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:33:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190345536/312de84a2152b90b443a4df3e3c0814e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CA results can be brutal.</p><p>You put in months of effort, sacrifice a lot&#8230; and when the result doesn&#8217;t go your way, it feels like everyone is watching and judging you.</p><p>But remember something important:</p><p>Many successful Chartered Accountants cleared after <strong>multiple attempts</strong>.</p><p>Failure in an exam <strong>does not define your intelligence or your future.</strong></p><p>Right now, don&#8217;t rush into the next study plan.</p><p>First <strong>process the emotion</strong>.</p><p>Take a day or two.<br>Talk to someone you trust.<br>Let the emotions come out.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Bonus:</strong><br>Heavy Discounts are live on our platforms - <strong><a href="http://www.edu91.org/">EDU91</a>, <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">Mock Test Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">SKILL91</a>, and <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">Learnn Club</a></strong>. <em><strong>Use code RESULT26 to get up to 26% off on the courses.</strong></em></p></blockquote><p><em><strong>CA Inter Live Batch starting from 16th March 2026.</strong></em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org//s/pages/interaudit&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter Audit Live Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org//s/pages/interaudit"><span>CA Inter Audit Live Batch</span></a></p><p><em><strong>CA Final Live Batch starting from 9th March 2026.</strong></em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/s/pages/cafinalauditbyneerajarora&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Final Audit Live Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/s/pages/cafinalauditbyneerajarora"><span>CA Final Audit Live Batch</span></a></p><p>And most importantly:</p><ul><li><p>Don&#8217;t isolate yourself</p></li><li><p>Don&#8217;t take harsh decisions</p></li><li><p>Don&#8217;t judge yourself too quickly</p></li><li><p>Don&#8217;t decide about leaving CA in this emotional moment</p></li></ul><p>This phase will pass.<br>And you will start again.</p><p>I will record a short podcast sharing what you should do next.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/failed-your-ca-exams-listen-this?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/failed-your-ca-exams-listen-this?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>God bless you.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. (No cost at all)</p></li><li><p>Check your email after subscribing.</p></li></ol><p>Shift Dear CA Students From Promotion or other tabs to your Main Inbox</p><ol><li><p>Check whether Dear CA Students is in the promotion tab.</p></li><li><p>Click and Drag it to your Inbox.</p></li><li><p>Click yes on Do this for future Dialog box at the bottom left.</p></li></ol><p>Check the instructions in the picture below.</p><p><strong>Also - add dearcastudents@substack.com to your contacts in your email account.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 19 Marks to 50 Marks in Audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are preparing for Audit, let me share something.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/from-19-marks-to-50-marks-in-audit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/from-19-marks-to-50-marks-in-audit</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:03:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5L8P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc52ade32-f1d9-467a-b22f-dd843c68ef05_964x434.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>If you are <strong>preparing for Audit</strong>, let me share something. <br>I recently got a message from a <strong>CA Final Audit student</strong>.</em></p><p><em>In the <strong>last attempt he scored 19 marks in Audit.</strong><br>In this attempt, he scored <strong>50 marks.</strong> He himself told me what made the difference.</em></p><p><em><strong>Writing Practice Sessions.</strong> <br>Not just watching classes.<br>Not just reading notes.</em></p><p><em>But <strong>actually writing answers.</strong></em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org//s/pages/interaudit&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter Audit Live Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org//s/pages/interaudit"><span>CA Inter Audit Live Batch</span></a></p><p><em>Use <strong>Code: HOLI</strong> to get <strong>flat 15% discount on EDU91. Valid till 7th March 2026.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Regards<br>Team EDU91</strong></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Clear CA Exams? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Complete Guide to Routine, Sleep, and Study]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-clear-ca-exams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-clear-ca-exams</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:38:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AQUG!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b38ac95-ddb8-4ad7-aa6d-6e9d42dc0d92_600x600.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If there&#8217;s one thing that separates students who clear exams from those who don&#8217;t, it&#8217;s not the books they read, the coaching they join, or the study techniques they follow. It&#8217;s their daily routine. That&#8217;s it. Simple as that.</p><p>This guide covers everything discussed in the podcast &#8212; from fixing your sleep to building a study schedule that actually works.</p><p><strong>This is just Part-1 of the guide. More parts are coming soon. Stay connected.</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Watch the Complete Podcast&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0"><span>Watch the Complete Podcast</span></a></p><p><strong>Stop Copying Other&#8217;s Routine</strong></p><p>The first mistake most students make is listening to rank holders and trying to copy their schedules. Stop doing that immediately.</p><p>You don&#8217;t know that person&#8217;s situation. You don&#8217;t know if they were doing articleship, what their family background was, whether they&#8217;re a morning person or night person, whether they&#8217;re strong in theory or numericals. None of it. When you copy someone else&#8217;s routine, you set yourself up to fail because it was never built for you.</p><p>You have to build your own routine. One where you get maximum output. That&#8217;s the only goal.</p><p><strong>The Foundation: Fix Your Sleep Time</strong></p><p>Here&#8217;s the most important thing in any routine &#8212; fix the time you go to sleep. Not the time you wake up. The sleep time.</p><p>Most people obsess over waking up early but go to bed at random hours &#8212; sometimes 10 PM, sometimes 3 AM. When your sleep time is all over the place, your wake time is all over the place, and your entire routine falls apart.</p><p>Pick a sleep window of about 45 to 60 minutes. For example, &#8220;I sleep somewhere between 10 PM and 11 PM.&#8221; It doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s 10:15 or 10:50 &#8212; what matters is it&#8217;s consistent. Your wake time will naturally follow.</p><p>As Neeraj Sir puts it: fix your sleep time and you&#8217;ve already won half the battle.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_848, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png" width="1274" height="158" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:158,&quot;width&quot;:1274,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:143380,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/i/189112164?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_848, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTkl!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2feae03a-567e-49ce-8372-0044568f5b4a_1274x158.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>How to Actually Fall Asleep on Time</strong></p><p>Knowing you should sleep at a fixed time is easy. Actually doing it is the hard part.</p><p>Here&#8217;s a complete protocol which I follow &amp; it works well:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Eat dinner 3-4 hours before bed. </strong>If you sleep at 11 PM, try to finish dinner by 7 PM. Your digestion slows down when you sleep, and eating too close to bedtime disturbs sleep quality.</p></li><li><p><strong>Handle late-night hunger cravings.</strong> Yes, if you eat dinner early, you might feel hungry before bed. The fix? A small handful of almonds (they contain magnesium which helps you relax and sleep), or a protein shake if that suits your body. Keep it low carb, low fat. Good fats are fine in small amounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cut caffeine 8 hours before bed.</strong> If you sleep at 11 PM, stop consuming caffeine after 3 PM. This includes tea and coffee. Milk-based tea and coffee are especially problematic &#8212; a large portion of people are lactose intolerant without even knowing it, which causes acidity and gas that disturbs sleep further.</p></li><li><p><strong>Switch to calming drinks in the evening.</strong> Chamomile tea is excellent. Green tea (without caffeine) works too. Basically anything that calms you down rather than stimulating you.</p></li><li><p><strong>Try magnesium supplements. </strong>Magnesium helps with relaxation and sleep quality. Neeraj personally uses this and finds it helpful. Always consult a doctor before starting any supplements.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qTK5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F385c53cd-f258-46d2-8fd5-341e74e61f7a_1274x158.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qTK5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F385c53cd-f258-46d2-8fd5-341e74e61f7a_1274x158.png 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qTK5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_848, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, 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/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F385c53cd-f258-46d2-8fd5-341e74e61f7a_1274x158.png 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qTK5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F385c53cd-f258-46d2-8fd5-341e74e61f7a_1274x158.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div></li><li><p><strong>Melatonin</strong> is another supplement that can help regulate your sleep cycle, again with a doctor&#8217;s guidance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Dim the lights as the evening progresses.</strong> Bright light signals your brain that it&#8217;s still daytime. As your sleep window approaches, reduce light exposure in your room.</p></li><li><p><strong>Put your phone on DND</strong>. Keep only your closest family members on the exceptions list. Everyone else can wait until morning. Your phone is your choice &#8212; protect your sleep.</p></li><li><p><strong>Stop scrolling reels and social media</strong>. This is the big one. Social media feeds you small hits of dopamine constantly. Over time, this destroys your ability to focus on anything that doesn&#8217;t give instant gratification &#8212; including studying.</p></li><li><p><strong>Read a physical book or Kindle for 10-15 minutes before bed.</strong> Not your CA textbooks. Any good book you enjoy. This naturally makes you drowsy and transitions your brain into sleep mode. Avoid reading on iPad or phone screens &#8212; the blue light keeps you awake. A Kindle is much better because its light is far gentler.</p></li><li><p><strong>Try counting from 1 to 10, slowly.</strong> Neeraj Sir uses this himself. He puts on soft piano sleep music (no lyrics, no podcasts), puts in his earphones, and counts slowly from 1 to 10, then restarts. Most of the time, he&#8217;s asleep before he gets very far.</p></li><li><p><strong>Separate your workspace from your bedroom if possible. </strong>If you can keep your study area in a different room, do it. Your bedroom should feel like a place of rest, not work.</p></li></ul><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Watch the complete podcast&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0"><span>Watch the complete podcast</span></a></p><p><strong>Morning: Your Golden Window</strong></p><p>When you wake up &#8212; whether it&#8217;s 6 AM or 12 PM &#8212; your brain is at its freshest. Use this window.</p><p>Within 30-45 minutes of waking up, freshen up, wash your face, get ready properly, and sit down to study. Don&#8217;t ease into it for two hours. Freshen up and go.</p><p><strong>And one important point:</strong> there is no rule that says you must study in the morning. Some people function better at night. That&#8217;s completely fine. The principle is &#8212; study during your best window, whenever that is. Experiment, find out what works for you, and then stick to it.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_848, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png" width="1274" height="158" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:158,&quot;width&quot;:1274,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:143380,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/i/189112164?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_848, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LjB5!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f5b1c9e-7c7b-4c3c-a4d5-a703b640dd8d_1274x158.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Weekly Rest</strong></p><p>You cannot grind for 60-70 days straight without a proper break. Your body and mind will give out.</p><p>Take at least half a day or a full day off every week. No studying. No study-related content. Pure enjoyment. Pursuing a hobby. Go out with friends or family. Watch a movie alone if no one&#8217;s available. Read a book just for fun.</p><p>This break is not laziness. It&#8217;s maintenance. It keeps you going for the long haul.</p><p><strong>The Big Picture</strong></p><p>Where you end up in life is a direct result of your habits and your routine. This is true in student life. It&#8217;s true in professional life. It&#8217;ll be true throughout your entire career.</p><p>Most discussions about CA exam preparation focus on which book to read, which chapters to cover, how many pages per day. Nobody talks about the foundation that makes all of that possible &#8212; your sleep, your routine, your ability to focus.</p><p>Fix the foundation first. The rest becomes much easier.</p><p>Sleep well. Build your own routine. Study in stretches. Take real breaks. One subject at a time. Be consistent.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Watch the complete podcast&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youtu.be/zylHK0h6La0"><span>Watch the complete podcast</span></a></p><p>That&#8217;s how any exam gets cleared.</p><p>All the best!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-clear-ca-exams?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-clear-ca-exams?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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Batch</span></a></p><p><strong>&#8203;Use Code: MISSION for flat 15% discount.</strong></p><p>Refer your friends too.<br>&#8203;<br><strong>Regards</strong><br>Neeraj Arora</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iP6n!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35942d9b-6cf2-481c-b345-57806d8cdd4a_1x1.gif" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iP6n!, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/w_424, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35942d9b-6cf2-481c-b345-57806d8cdd4a_1x1.gif 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iP6n!, 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03:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182480177/38f21980da2241321862d8e54410a428.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>Day 2</strong> of the <em>How to Focus Better</em> series&#8212;and if you&#8217;re here today, you&#8217;re already among the few who don&#8217;t quit after Day 1. That itself makes you different.</p><p>In this session, we move from <strong>identifying distractions</strong> to <strong>defeating them</strong>. Once you know <em>who</em> your enemy is and <em>how</em> it attacks your focus, the next step is clear: <strong>prioritisation</strong>.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Bonus:</strong><br>Heavy Discounts are live on our platforms - <strong><a href="http://www.edu91.org/">EDU91</a>, <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">Mock Test Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">SKILL91</a>, and <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">Learnn Club</a></strong>. <em><strong>Use code HNY26 to get up to 26% off on all the courses.</strong></em></p></blockquote><p><strong>Key takeaway from Day 2:</strong><br>You may have many things to do, but at the end of the day, <strong>only one thing truly matters</strong>. Focus comes naturally when priorities are clear.</p><p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn today:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why lack of focus is actually a <strong>lack of priorities?</strong></p></li><li><p>How writing helps you discover what truly matters in life?</p></li><li><p>A simple but powerful exercise to define:</p><ul><li><p>Long-term goals (10 years)</p></li><li><p>Medium-term goals (5 years)</p></li><li><p>Short-term and ultra-short-term goals</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Why &#8220;writing&#8221; is underrated but essential for focus, clarity, and critical thinking?</p></li><li><p>The danger of <em>illusion of knowledge</em>&#8212;why watching and listening alone doesn&#8217;t change behaviour.</p></li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Bonus:</strong><br>Heavy Discounts are live on our platforms - <strong><a href="http://www.edu91.org/">EDU91</a>, <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">Mock Test Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">SKILL91</a>, and <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">Learnn Club</a></strong>. <em><strong>Use code HNY26 to get up to 26% off on all the courses.</strong></em></p></blockquote><p>&#128221; <strong>Today&#8217;s Homework:</strong><br>Write.<br>Write your goals.<br>Write your problems.<br>Write your priorities.</p><p>Until you write, thoughts remain fleeting&#8212;and fleeting thoughts never change behaviour.</p><p>This episode is not motivational fluff; it&#8217;s <strong>practical wisdom</strong> that works if you apply it consistently. Behaviour change takes time, effort, and repetition&#8212;and this series will walk that path with you.</p><p>&#127873; <strong>Bonus:</strong><br>Don&#8217;t forget to check out courses on <strong><a href="http://www.edu91.org/">EDU91</a>, <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">Mock Test Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">SKILL91</a>, and <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">Learnn Club</a></strong>. <em><strong>Use code HNY26 to get up to 26% off on all the courses.</strong></em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-focus-better-day-2-the-power?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/how-to-focus-better-day-2-the-power?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>Stay tuned for <strong>Day 3</strong>, where we&#8217;ll talk about the <strong>fuel of focus</strong>.</p><p>Like, share, and continue this journey.<br>God bless you.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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Start Here - Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to a brand-new mentoring series which will help you improve focus, productivity, and clarity of mind&#8212;not just for your upcoming exams, but for life beyond them.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-start-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-start-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:56:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182301980/fb53fbca42c7f0e79df1b2a07644a3d0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to a brand-new mentoring series which will help you <strong>improve focus, productivity, and clarity of mind</strong>&#8212;not just for your upcoming exams, but for life beyond them.</p><p>In <strong>Day 1</strong>, we begin with a powerful idea: <strong>&#8220;Awareness precedes change.&#8221;</strong><br>Before you can improve your focus, you must first understand <strong>what distracts you, when it distracts you, and why it distracts you</strong>. Just like a doctor diagnoses before treating, this series will help you identify the real causes behind lack of concentration.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Bonus:</strong><br>Heavy Discounts are live on our platforms - <strong><a href="http://www.edu91.org">EDU91</a>, <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com">Mock Test Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.skill91.com">SKILL91</a>, and <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">Learnn Club</a></strong>. <em><strong>Use code HNY26 to get up to 26% off on all the courses.</strong></em></p></blockquote><p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn today:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why awareness is the first step to better focus?</p></li><li><p>How to identify your biggest distractions (social media, habits, routines, thoughts)?</p></li><li><p>A simple but effective <strong>journaling exercise</strong> to improve concentration and efficiency.</p></li><li><p>How knowing your &#8220;enemy&#8221; makes focus easier and sustainable?</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-start-here?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-start-here?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Today&#8217;s task:</strong><br>Sit down and <em>write</em> what distracts you. 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Easiest Way to Fix Distraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s audio is short, simple, and honestly &#8212; very practical.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-easiest-way-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/struggling-to-focus-easiest-way-to</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:25:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180478536/ab5a3fa81f757ed6a74cea1131866a5e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s audio is short, simple, and honestly &#8212; very practical.</p><p>I&#8217;m sharing a 2-minute technique that can help you focus better, remember more, and calm your mind when exams feel overwhelming. It&#8217;s easy to learn but powerful when applied daily.</p><p>Give it a try, at least once. And if it helps, send your feedback &#8212; it keeps me going.</p><p><em><strong>Important Information-</strong></em><br>&#128204; <strong>CA Inter Audit 3-Day LIVE Batch - Cover 40-45 Marks Syllabus</strong><br>Chapters- 1, 2, 3 &amp; 11  along with Mock test + Evaluation<br><strong>Dates:</strong> 5th, 6th &amp; 7th December 2025</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc"><span>Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch</span></a></p><p>Special Discount for you all. <em><strong>Use Code - LIVE26 for additional discount.</strong></em></p><p>All the best for your exams!</p><p>-Neeraj Arora</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>For more podcasts, subscribe-</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p><em><strong>Important Information-</strong></em><br>&#128204; <strong>CA Inter Audit 3-Day LIVE Batch - Cover 40-45 Marks Syllabus</strong><br>Chapters- 1, 2, 3 &amp; 11  along with Mock test + Evaluation<br><strong>Dates:</strong> 5th, 6th &amp; 7th December 2025</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc"><span>Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch</span></a></p><p>Special Discount for you all. <em><strong>Use Code - LIVE26 for additional discount.</strong></em></p><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. (No cost at all)</p></li><li><p>Check your email after subscribing.</p></li></ol><p>Shift Dear CA Students From Promotion or other tabs to your Main Inbox</p><ol><li><p>Check whether Dear CA Students is in the promotion tab.</p></li><li><p>Click and Drag it to your Inbox.</p></li><li><p>Click yes on Do this for future Dialog box at the bottom left.</p></li></ol><p>Check the instructions in the picture below.</p><p><strong>Also - add dearcastudents@substack.com to your contacts in your email account.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Every CA Student Who is Feeling Struck Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s episode, I want to talk about something every CA student silently struggles with &#8212; not bad days, but what happens after a bad day.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/for-every-ca-student-who-is-feeling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/for-every-ca-student-who-is-feeling</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180377906/b4e9fd179afa3ac333dfab1294b9e0c4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s episode, I want to talk about something every CA student silently struggles with &#8212; not bad days, but what happens <em>after</em> a bad day.</p><p>Your Monday goes off track&#8230; and suddenly Tuesday is guilt&#8230; Wednesday becomes overthinking&#8230; and by Thursday, you&#8217;ve lost momentum.<br>One bad day quietly turns into four.</p><p><em><strong>Important Information- </strong></em><br>&#128204; <strong>CA Inter Audit 3-Day LIVE Batch - Cover 40-45 Marks Syllabus </strong><br>Chapters- 1, 2, 3 &amp; 11 &#8226; Mock test + Evaluation<br><strong>Dates:</strong> 5th, 6th &amp; 7th December 2025</p><p>c</p><p>Special Discount for you all. <em><strong>Use Code - LIVE26 for additional discount.</strong></em></p><p>This episode is about breaking that cycle.</p><p>We&#8217;ll talk about:<br>&#8226; Why unproductive days are normal?<br>&#8226; How toppers bounce back faster?<br>&#8226; How to find your personal &#8220;reset trigger&#8221;?<br>&#8226; How to restart your mind when you feel stuck?<br>&#8226; And why momentum matters more than motivation?</p><p>If you apply this, you&#8217;ll see your study consistency change instantly.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc"><span>Audit 3 Days LIVE Batch</span></a></p><p>Tune in, take a breath, and let&#8217;s rebuild your momentum.</p><p>All the best for your exams!</p><p>-Neeraj Arora</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>For more podcasts, subscribe-</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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Details are in the description.</p><p><strong>Dates-</strong> 5th, 6th &amp; 7th Dec 2025<br><strong>Chapters Covered-</strong> Ch: 1,2,3,11<br>You&#8217;ll get an evaluated mock test along.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Enrol Now!&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Audit-3-Days-Live-Fast-Track-Batch-for-January-2026-1763794001500-69215c5168f40511a00ab8fc"><span>Enrol Now!</span></a></p><p>Listen to the framework, note it down, and more importantly &#8212; follow it.<br>It can genuinely make the difference between <em>&#8220;almost there&#8221;</em> and <em>&#8220;passed&#8221;</em>.</p><p>All the best. God bless you.</p><p>All the best for your exams!</p><p>-Neeraj Arora</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em><strong>For CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.edu91.org/">www.edu91.org</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>INTERNAL25</strong>&#8221; for additional discount.</p><p><em><strong>For Skill Building Courses</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">www.skill91.com</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>RESULT25</strong>&#8221; for discount</p><p><em><strong>For Test Series-</strong></em> <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">www.mocktestpapers.com</a></p><p><em><strong>For Personal Finance &amp; Investing</strong></em>- <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">https://academy.learnn.club/</a></p><p><strong>All the best.</strong></p><p>Neeraj Arora</p><p>&#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#10024;</p><p>#caresults #icai #castudents</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. 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Remember this CA Students.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about something most CA students ignore until it&#8217;s too late &#8212; your craft.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/concepts-dont-fetch-marks-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/concepts-dont-fetch-marks-writing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:59:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180078935/0060954a34cbb55fdbc9e2c6c05962ab.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk about something most CA students ignore until it&#8217;s too late &#8212; <strong>your craft</strong>.</p><p>You may understand concepts, watch lectures, revise theory&#8230; but the exam doesn&#8217;t test your memory. It tests your <em>writing</em>.<br>Your ability to convert what you know into a structured, high-quality answer.</p><p>If you&#8217;re not practicing writing, you&#8217;re leaving marks on the table.</p><p>We also discuss how writing is an art that improves slowly &#8212; through mistakes, feedback, and consistency &#8212; and why even 5&#8211;7 days of focused writing practice can change your entire audit paper.</p><p>If you want to try the 5-day audit challenge or check out writing practice + mock tests, visit <strong><a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com">www.mocktestpapers.com</a></strong>.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mocktestpapers.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Test Series for CA Students&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/"><span>Test Series for CA Students</span></a></p><p>Give this a listen, and then sit down and write for at least 2&#8211;3 hours. That&#8217;s when the real improvement begins.</p><p>All the best. God bless you.</p><p>All the best for your exams!</p><p>-Neeraj Arora</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em><strong>For CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.edu91.org/">www.edu91.org</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>INTERNAL25</strong>&#8221; for additional discount.</p><p><em><strong>For Skill Building Courses</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">www.skill91.com</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>RESULT25</strong>&#8221; for discount</p><p><em><strong>For Test Series-</strong></em> <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">www.mocktestpapers.com</a></p><p><em><strong>For Personal Finance &amp; Investing</strong></em>- <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">https://academy.learnn.club/</a></p><p><strong>All the best.</strong></p><p>Neeraj Arora</p><p>&#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#10024;</p><p>#caresults #icai #castudents</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>How does this work?</strong></p><ol><li><p>You subscribe to my write-ups. (No cost at all)</p></li><li><p>Check your email after subscribing.</p></li></ol><p>Shift Dear CA Students From Promotion or other tabs to your Main Inbox</p><ol><li><p>Check whether Dear CA Students is in the promotion tab.</p></li><li><p>Click and Drag it to your Inbox.</p></li><li><p>Click yes on Do this for future Dialog box at the bottom left.</p></li></ol><p>Check the instructions in the picture below.</p><p><strong>Also - add dearcastudents@substack.com to your contacts in your email account.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Attempt Can Be Different CA Students— If You Are.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I&#8217;m talking to all CA students who feel stuck because of their past attempt or their current study routine.]]></description><link>https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/this-attempt-can-be-different-ca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/this-attempt-can-be-different-ca</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dear CA Students]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:33:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179987360/8c7c0925f1ef3b0fe855ff016bae7833.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I&#8217;m talking to all CA students who feel stuck because of their past attempt or their current study routine. If you&#8217;ve been carrying guilt, regret, or that constant &#8220;I could&#8217;ve done more&#8221; feeling, this is for you.</p><p>We speak about a very simple idea:<br><strong>Stop fighting the old. Start building the new.</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mocktestpapers.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Real Test Series for CA Students&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/"><span>Real Test Series for CA Students</span></a></p><p>I&#8217;ve broken down:</p><ul><li><p>What &#8220;the old&#8221; actually means (your past attempt, procrastination, bad routine)</p></li><li><p>What &#8220;the new&#8221; should look like in the next 40&#8211;50 days</p></li><li><p>How many hours you realistically need from now till the exam</p></li><li><p>Why writing practice + mock tests can genuinely change your confidence</p></li><li><p>How to learn from previous mistakes without getting stuck in them</p></li></ul><p>This isn&#8217;t a motivational talk &#8212; it&#8217;s a practical reminder to reset your mindset and start fresh from today.</p><p>If you&#8217;re preparing for CA Inter or CA Final, I hope this helps you get back on track with a lighter mind and a stronger plan.</p><p>Join FREE Live writing practice sessions with me -</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Free-Resources-1750229912932-685263980dc5f96f0e333bf3&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Inter Free Resources&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Inter-Free-Resources-1750229912932-685263980dc5f96f0e333bf3"><span>CA Inter Free Resources</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Final-Audit-Free-Resources-645b37c7e4b0d4cb236b3fd5&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;CA Final Free Resources&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.edu91.org/courses/CA-Final-Audit-Free-Resources-645b37c7e4b0d4cb236b3fd5"><span>CA Final Free Resources</span></a></p><p>These are the free courses in which I am taking free live writing practice sessions. Moreover, you&#8217;ll get plenty of other free resources in the course.</p><p>You can access CA Inter &amp; CA Final writing practice and mock tests at <strong><a href="https://www.mocktestpapers.com/">www.mocktestpapers.com</a></strong>.</p><p>Listen till the end.<br>This message might be the reality check you needed.</p><p>All the best. God bless you.</p><p>All the best for your exams!</p><p>-Neeraj Arora</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="/__u/dearcastudents.substack.com/p/the-mindset-shift-that-changes-your?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA5OTI1OTUsInBvc3RfaWQiOjE3OTMyMjMzNCwiaWF0IjoxNzYzNjA5OTAyLCJleHAiOjE3NjYyMDE5MDIsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0xOTczOTcxIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.FDAR2bU66Sb7uCECtY5VJW9wwmi2EnZMD8PvpGDoKQo"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em><strong>For CA Inter &amp; CA Final Classes</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.edu91.org/">www.edu91.org</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>INTERNAL25</strong>&#8221; for additional discount.</p><p><em><strong>For Skill Building Courses</strong></em>- <a href="http://www.skill91.com/">www.skill91.com</a> .Use Code- &#8220;<strong>RESULT25</strong>&#8221; for discount</p><p><em><strong>For Test Series-</strong></em> <a href="http://www.mocktestpapers.com/">www.mocktestpapers.com</a></p><p><em><strong>For Personal Finance &amp; Investing</strong></em>- <a href="https://academy.learnn.club/">https://academy.learnn.club/</a></p><p><strong>All the best.</strong></p><p>Neeraj Arora</p><p>&#2360;&#2368;&#2326;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#2340;&#2379; &#2332;&#2368;&#2340;&#2344;&#2366; &#2358;&#2369;&#2352;&#2370; &#10024;</p><p>#caresults #icai #castudents</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dearcastudents.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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