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Whether you’re in the OT (Operating Theatre) or preparing for your NEET PG exam, one trait that separates winners from the rest is calmness under pressure. Here I am sharing a
Real OT emergency story and how those lessons perfectly translate into handling exam stress.
A Real OT Emergency: Lesson You’ll Never Find in Books
We were operating, and by one of my associates, an artery was cut. I was operating, so I told him the artery was cut. He started shivering. He said, rim is gone.
I said, the rim is not gone. 17% of people have the same problem. So I said, Don’t cut it and leave it there. He laughed. But the lesson was simple: Stay calm and handle the situation.
Calmness in NEET PG Preparation
While listening to interviews of NEET PG toppers, one thing was clear: Those who managed their mind well succeeded.
Many students panic during exams. Some don’t prepare and still get selected, while toppers sometimes fail to rank. Why? Because they panic. They lose their calmness.
As my grandmother says, Peace of mind wins the game.
Practical Steps to Stay Calm
Here are some tips to stay calm during different phases:
- In the OT
When the artery was cut:
- We didn’t panic
- We used the right tools (Bulldog clamp, correct suture)
- We focused on solving the problem step by step
- In NEET PG
- Utilise your time well: The one who wastes the least time wins.
- Don’t panic over long questions: If a question is long, it gives you more clues to the answer.
- Make your skin thick: Don’t let negativity affect you. Protect your mind from distractions.
The Power of Hope
The biggest king is hope. If the world says you cannot, let your heart say — I will stay. I will not quit.
As Henry Ford said:
“If I think I can, and if I think I can’t, in both cases I will be right.”
Key learning for the NEET PG aspirants’ journey:
Summary for NEET PG aspirants:
- Value every hour
- Stay calm in the chaos
- This is the time to revise, not start new topics
- Take breaks with MCQs
- Stay focused and ignore distractions
- Never say my selection won’t happen. Always tell yourself: I am on the right track
Conclusion:
At this time, say goodbye to social media. Promise yourself: I’ll return when I’m featured in institute interviews with Rank 1!
Because in both surgery and exams, one truth holds: Calmness wins.
