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Some events leave a mark. They make us nervous, excited, and frustrated at the same time. The Literary Premier League (LPL) was exactly that—a rollercoaster of emotions, where we battled through words instead of weapons. Looking back, I can still feel nervousness i felt during the auction. What if no one bids for me? The thought of standing there, unchosen, felt terrifying. But the relief that washed over me when I finally became a part of Panchaal was unforgettable.  LPL was a series of events, each testing a different skill. This included debate, poetry, newsletter, metaphoric writing, quiz and so much more. The pressure of team-based competition is different. When we compete alone, the stakes are lower. Our actions are limited to us. But in a team, every move matters. One mistake can cost the entire group a hefty price. I felt that weight the most during the debate. I knew I could have done better. I knew i wasn't confident while speaking. And while my team never made me feel ba...

Saying no to others is hard, but saying no to yourself? That’s a whole different story. “This, this, this, and this! I can do everything!” Is this wrong? Not entirely. Challenging your potential is necessary, but thinking you can do everything at the same time is the begining point of a big problem. Imagine standing in a spot, and you see six holes you need to dig. At the end of every hole, you are promised a gift. Some gifts even require other gifts to fully function. The smartest approach, in my opinion, would be to start with the most valuable one, complete it, and then move on to the others. But the old me would have preferred a different approach. She would have started digging all six holes simultaneously, leaving none of them complete. And that’s the problem with doing everything at once. It leads to chaos, burnout, and little to no results. I’m not saying multitasking is bad. In fact, I believe in it. But it only works when you’re dealing with tasks of varied importance and whe...