Hi Anita,

Thank you so much for replying. Your response has really helped.

When I wrote that I considered myself driven, I meant it in the context of all stages of educational institutes- trying to be on the top of the class, and also values-wise – being aware and committed to some social and environmental causes. These both, I think, constituted a major chunk of my identity.
Also, when you talk about abandoning the plan, do you mean abandoning this career or this particular strategy of sitting at home and preparing?
Looking forward to your reply.

Thank you