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Why yes they have... and it was me/mine!As a member of the 15th expedition to the International Space Station, I apparently became classified as a bit of a "problem child." It had nothing to do with my ability to do all jobs in space correctly, quickly, and professionally. I would learn it was my attitude that was at issue. Many folks on the Mission Control Center team felt that while I was doing everything asked of me, I was still not performing as they would have liked. In other words, they were not happy with my willingness to call them out at times, pointing out instances that I thought were rife with inefficiencies. Their expectation was that I do everything they say --without question-- and keep my big mouth shut!My new book, The Ordinary Spaceman: From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut, (University of Nebraska Press) provides several relevant examples in Chapter 14. Entitled "Crime and Punishment," a short, unedited excerpt from my original manuscript is provided here:“The total number of weightless turds I launched from ISS escapes me, but no doubt it was substantial. Safely back on the ground after a sometimes combative five months, I was sentenced to what I would call the astronaut version of “community service,” otherwise known as the astronaut penalty box.The words used by the Astronaut Evaluation Board (AEB) to describe my 152 days of service onboard the ISS were, in part: “… although Clayton is thoughtful with his peers, he needs to improve his communication skills and attitude towards other teams with which he interfaces,” and that “he tended to be a bit too casual with MCC, and sometimes too frank, and he could have been more patient during stressful times.” They went on to say that “Clay will need to rebuild his relationship with MCC if he is to fly again.” The recommendation for my flight status, as developed by my office peers, was listed as “conditionally eligible.”It’s tough to admit, but for some of this, they were right. While my intentions were always aimed at making things better for those who would follow me into space, I had not heeded their advice, and I let the frustration build to a point where it affected my work and interactions with the ground. Even though my family and I legitimately experienced those “dark days,” I could have handled myself better. I did not follow the unspoken rule that, no matter what, the ground is always right and they should be treated with “kid gloves.”Yet I wasn’t totally at fault. The situation on ISS where we all did work behind the same panel in the same week was, in my opinion, ridiculous. As a crew support astronaut for the Expedition 4 crew, I knew, and participated in, the weekly planning meetings where these exact types of situations were/are discussed. I was, on numerous occasions, the voice behind the “elephant in the room” when the technical team failed, even then, to grasp the concept of “proper planning prevents poor performance.” To direct a crew to waste that amount of identical (and expensive) crew time on orbit was the highest form of Government waste. It was inexcusable.But I could have handled it differently; as I would quickly find out.The “community service” recommended by the AEB; “that Clay would benefit from leadership/followership and teamwork training,” that “he be put in a leadership role, perhaps as a branch chief, to satisfy this development in part,” and that “he consult with his Human Resources representative for additional development classes,” was taken to heart.Still, it was tough getting dressed down like that.”I would not be taken off of probationary status until I received a call from astronaut management in "the corner office," telling me I had been assigned to the crew of STS-131 and Discovery.Keep lookin' up! I always did.

The problem you are currently facing is not new in the IAS preparation.All aspirants would have faced such kind of situation in their initial stage of preparation. Because UPSC Civil Services is a competition exam.So… Don’t worry… this is not a big deal as time progresses you will be comfortable with all the General Studies subject along with your optional subject.Here, I will provide some basic tips and techniques to improve your memory skills and in later part of discussion I will provide you some strategies on each subject also.The Ebbinghaus Forgetting CurveFirst, just how quickly do we forget? It’s by no means a hard-and-fast rule for every person, but Hermann Ebbinghaus (German psychologist) noticed startling trends from his research back in 1885. Based upon his own memory, Ebbinghaus studied random syllables and plotted what he could remember onto a graph that we now call the “forgetting curve.”The results? For starters, Ebbinghaus found he only remembered 100 percent of the information at the time of acquisition. After that, he started forgetting information very quickly. In a mere 20 minutes, 42 percent of what he’d learned was lost. Within 24 hours, 67 percent was gone. Finally, a month later, he only remembered 21 percent of what he’d originally memorized.The best way to improve your memory is by proper revision before the exams.Tips and Techniques to improve memory skills# Reading TechniqueFirst ReadingWhile reading any subject, in the first reading just read the subject book as novel reading.Let me explain with an example:Say, if you are reading Modern History for the first time Read it as general reader and don’t read like as you are preparing for the IAS exam. So if you follow this technique, you will be able to follow the flow of the chapters.Second ReadingThe real examination preparation starts in the second reading onwards.During the second reading read each subject chapter wise. Once each chapter completed try to recall the things you have read for the last one or two hours. If you are able to recall completely then fine. If you are able to recall partially, then read again and try to recall all once.Once you are done with second reading you would feel like you have read something but when you start solving questions you will be 50% correct.So don’t feel dejected.Third ReadingThird reading is the most essential and important in the competitive exam preparation like IAS.While you are reading for the third time. After completion of each chapter try to solve 3 to 4 prelims questions related to that chapter and one or two mains related question.If you are comfortable in answering then you are on right path, If not don’t worry you will be comfortable once you start revising.# Note makingWhile reading try to make simple and readable notes.Caution: Don’t try to make note making in the first reading.Try to make notes from the second reading onwards. When you make notes write in your own words.# Answer writing practiceFor improving memory and writing skill, try to solve one or two questions on daily basis once you have done your third reading.By way of answer writing, it gives you many benefits apart from improving memorizing skills like improves your writing speed, as time progress you will be able to answer with in word limit and finally increases your confidence.# Proper RevisionThe best way to improve memory skill, proper revision before the exams.It is advised you to revise minimum 2 to 3 times before the exam and maximum is up to you.Note: Don’t read any new topics or subjects before the examination date.# Healthy diet and regular exerciseUPSC preparation is not only about reading and writing, try to spend some quality time for your personal extracurricular activities and hobbies too.Strategies for each subjectHistoryRead History subject as story reading and don’t try memorize the years and names in the first or second reading. Try to grasp the core theme of the chapter and try make a link between each chapters.For example:If you are reading the important acts and policies in the Indian National Movement, don’t read it in isolated form, i.e, don’t read each act alone read it continiuously along with the background information.Say, In Government of India act 1919, Nationalist opposed the diarchy provision in the provincial government, which was later abolished in the 1935 act.So, while reading history, read comprehensively and before coming to any conclusion just recall what happened before the event and what followed after the event. (Eg: Dandi march – why Gandhiji started dhandi march, what is the output of that march and what was followed by nationalist after dandi march.)If you prepare in this way, you will be able to follow history clearly.Geography/EnvironmentRead geography subject along with atlas and world/India map along with your study materials. Because Geography subject is more of places and locations.The best way to prepare geography is try to sketch the geographical aspect as explained in the books to improve your memory skills.Say for example:If you are reading plate tectonics, along with reading try to draw the picture of mountain building techniques. Even in examination also you need to draw more diagrams for geography answers. So, while preparing itself if you draw, it improves your memory skill along with drawing practice.PolityIn the initial reading don’t worry about the 22 parts and 445+ articles in the Indian Constitution.Read the basic and core knowledge of the subject. Try understand what is Fundamental Rights, importance of it and analysis of FRs. Don’t worry about the articles number.As time progresses you will be able to find the article numbers. So, don’t waste your time on blindly memorizing the article numbers.EconomyRegarding economy subject, try to understand the economical concepts likeWhat is repo rate and how it affects banking system in IndiaWhat is inflation and its impact on EconomyWhat is fiscal deficit and its role in government budgeting and so on…Don’t need to memorize all the data and figures related to Indian Economy. Like Inflate rate (in%), GDP growth rate, fiscal deficit and other economical data’s.In the initial stage of preparation focus on basic concepts than giving importance to factual information. Once you have conceptual clarity then factual information is just needed to supplement your answer, that you will able to do by way of regular answer writing.So, Don’t worry, you are still initial stage of preparation, as time progresses you will be an expert in all information related to IAS exams… but one condition…. You should be confident enough on all basic concepts in all the subjects.Hope, you will improve your memory skills and also get conceptual clarity as your preparation progresses.Good Luck.

1) The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan.This book is the definitive, classic fantasy series of our generation. Brandon Sanderson was chosen to finish the last several books in the series (after Robert Jordan passed) due to a similar writing-style. So if you like Brandon Sanderson, you’ll love this series. It is 14 books long but retains the same original, mesmerizing structure throughout it’s entirety. It never feels like it was expanded for commercial reasons, which is rare with large series.With a fan-base that includes most of the fantasy community and word-count nearly as huge, I highly reccomend this book, especially if you appreciate Rothfuss and Sanderson. It will keep you satisfied for a long time, and then there’s the rereads…2) The Kingkiller ChronicleI stopped counting how many times I read The Name of the Wind at the twentieth time through. Seriously. It has immensely impacted the way I write, my eloquence and diction, and truthfully—the way I see the world.It is a deeply intimate coming-of-age story of a brilliant boy, and the not-so-brilliant scenarios he becomes involved with. It is the brainchild of Patrick Rothfuss, a perfectionist who has worked music into his words. Each page has a subtle grace, an incredible intricacy that can leave you laughing, crying, or clenching the book in rabid anticipation.It is written impeccably—in such a fashion that the intelligent will experience a depth rarely found in the fantasy genre, yet balances it with action-packed scenes and rollicking story-telling.If you give it the time, it will reward you greatly.The worldbuilding is amazing, the characters three-dimensional, and the words are like magic. Truly a work of art; a song in everything but name.10/10 would recommend.3) The Gentlemen Bastards SeriesI would highly recommend the Gentlemen Bastards series by Scott Lynch. I’ve read them a few times, and every new read-through reveals more details—many of them humorous—that I had not teased from the text earlier. The worldbuilding is of similar quality to Sanderson and Rothfuss.It has the grander scope of The Way of Kings while still retaining the intimate story of The Name of the Wind. It sits next to them on my shelf. The main difference it has between those two books would be it’s humor—it’s a little more crass, but will leave you literally rolling with laughter. I have hurt myself more than once doing just that.EDIT: I have recently started the second book in the series (Red Seas Under Red Skies) after reading The Lies of Locke Lamora no less than four times. I am only about two chapters in but am already awed with Lynch’s worldbuilding. He makes everything so clear in your mind, and the intricacies of separate governments distinct and interesting.The non-linear storytelling works out startlingly well and sears images into your head with greater accuracy than any movie. The time-period is not placeable on earth, but its position in Lynch’s world is unique and fresh. While violent and swear-heavy, neither of his books that I’ve read are particularly dark.Simply amazing.4) A Song of Ice and FireI have yet to finish this series, but the first three have been on-par with any book I’ve read. Unlike, say, works by Rothfuss or Sanderson the magic system is considered “soft-magic”, meaning less detailed, more mystical. Despite that, the story and characters are anything but soft.This book is deeply engrossing; it’s characters possessing all of the dimensions that so many other books lack. This is the book that revolutionized the fantasy genre, inspiring other grim-and-gritty fantasy series like:5) The First LawThis book has—hands down—the best written characters of any series I have come across. You will find yourself sympathizing with a torturer, hating the dashing swordsman, and rooting for the uncultured barbarian, only to have those feelings completely blown away and reversed in the matter of a chapter, only to have them switched again.The author plays with your emotions like a bard would his lute—that is—often and with great skill. This book is not for the faint of heart, but for those who can stand the substantial cut of The Blade Itself, it will reward you with an intricate storyline and a narrative unparalleled.6) The Sword of Truth seriesRead this if you want a bit of a break but still a very good story. You won’t read anything you haven’t before, but the way it is written and relayed is extraordinary. The word choice is very good, and the worldbuilding remarkable. As I said, some consider this cliche and closer to a video-game than a book, but I still recommend it if you have free time. 7–8/107) The Broken Empire Series by Mark LawrenceThis vividly-written book takes the fantasy genre in a new direction. The main character is not a hero by any means, (the opening chapter shows him leading a gang of thieves to pillage a town), but you find yourself sympathizing with him all the same.This book is dark, brooding, and extremely well-written. It is fast-paced while balancing a great story-line. I found myself mesmerized by Lawrence’s first-person narrative yet horrified at the person I was reading about. But, beyond any doubt, this is a book that every fantasy fan should read at least once — and many will read over and over again.The teaser is as follows:“When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king...It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose.But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?”The series is currently six books long (all best-sellers) and will keep you busy—locked in morbid, adventurous fascination—for some time.8.) The Harry Potter Series by J.K. RowlingAs millions of fans can claim, this book is magical in more ways than one.After reading the series numerous times, I can still open up to any book and feel a rush of happiness. Enthrallment in the story-line, passion for the style of writing, and love for the characters themselves.All of this goes to show that Rowling is astonishingly wise. She took this fantastical, unachievable world, and filled it with actual people. Not do-gooders with impossible strength, not perfect incarnations of light. No, she wrote about people. About their flaws. She showed how real people think. She painted the story of an average person and how they lived. She demonstrated with incredible accuracy how love really sets hold on a human heart.That is something so rarely achieved in fantasy, and it makes me happy to read over and over again.She immortalized this book in our hearts and minds as something real. With interactive elements and an entire world at your fingertips due to the extended franchise. It opens up role-play, movie watching, dedicated discussion groups. It offers something for the old and the young, introverted or extroverted. Reading over the course of the series, you get to see old friends grow up a world away. You get to know every aspect of them and grow to love them while having never seen them in your life.It is, in some ways, the perfect book.I may have outgrown it a bit, and look upon it less and less as the years go by, but it still never fails to make me smile.“After all this time?”“Always.”9.) I have yet to find a series with better worldbuilding than The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson:As of yet, there’s only three books—but over three thousand pages and a planned cycle of ten novels of similar size. He spent over 15 years conceptualizing the idea, and has written, (in his words), “hundreds of thousands of words just in worldbuilding” for this series.Sanderson’s magnum opus has a richer world than nearly any other you will come across. Every detail is extremely vivid, each description gradually peeling a dust-cover away from the vast, colorful tapestry that is the world within The Stormlight Archive.This book has everything an avid and intelligent reader of fantasy could want. It has constantly evolving characters, massive battles and action, and subtle political intrigue. It is a story of assassins and artists, warriors and scholars, kings and the slaves that rule under them—all at the same time. It is told from many different perspectives to offer broad and contradicting views to the same events that occur.It takes Tolkien-level detail and combines it with heart-pounding action sequences and battle scenes, all written by an author with hands down the best magic-systems I’ve ever witnessed. It incites emotions and storms of thought to ensnare you, pulling you into a world of physical tempestuous turmoil and people full of suffering. Internal and external conflicts mix into an amalgam that paint the world into a breathtaking adventure.Mystery hides in every shadow—the line between history and myth blurring as intricate organizations throughout the world are revealed, their plans and purposes dubious at best.This is one of the best things I’ve ever read, hands-down. The author releases books far more often than some other known fantasy authors (not complaining, I swear, but *cough* Patrick Rothfuss. *cough*) so you’ll never wait too long for the next volume.If you want a book that will enthrall you, make you a better writer, and present you with thought-provoking philosophies at the same time, The Stormlight Archive is for you.I heartily recommend it.10.) The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon SandersonThis book takes your favorite classic story elements and utilizes them to flip the fantasy genre on it’s head. It’s a hybrid epic fantasy heist story with a focus on political intrigue and powerful action scenes.As Sanderson was writing this book, he wanted two central themes at the foundation:1) He knew he wanted a heist story, like Sneakers or Ocean’s Eleven involving a gang of gentlemen thieves who each had a distinctive magic power. He wanted to build an entire world and magic system to show how these people could work together, combining their magics to accomplish incredible tasks.2) And this is the interesting part: He wanted a story where the good-guys lost. That’s right. Everybody’s read the story of the poor peasant boy who discovers he has magic gifts and goes on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord. He posed the question: “What if the hero of the prophecy failed?” What if, in those final gripping moments of battle, the hero was slain and the Dark Lord took over the world?The author’s teaser is as follows:“A thousand years ago, the prophesied hero from lore rose up to overthrow a great and terrible evil. Only, he lost, and the Dark Lord took over and has been ruling with an iron fist for a thousand years.Ash falls from the sky in this barren land, and mists come every night, deep and mysterious. In this setting, a gang of thieves decides that the prophecies were all lies and that they can’t trust in some fabled hero to save them. They decide to take matters into their own hands, and plan a daring heist of the dark lord himself, planning to use the emperor’s own wealth to bribe his armies away from him and take over the empire.”However, this book is far from a “wham bam, thank you ma’am” type of novel. Although the heist is important, it takes a back seat to the development of the characters. Vin: distrustful orphan who spent her life on the streets. Unwilling to recognize what she is.She takes the typical flat orphan character and evolves it into an immensely complex and realistic person with thoughts and feelings outside of the fantasy norm.Kelsier: Charismatic group leader. Scoundrel, rogue, but a perfect person, right? Wrong. His flaws are slowly revealed, showing you his horrifying past while still bonding you to the character.Sanderson is a genius with building fantastical worlds that an ordinary person can still relate to, and characters who are more than their stereotype. As Orson Scott Card (Author of Ender’s Game and many more) said:“It’s rare for a fiction author to have much understanding on how leadership works or how love really takes root in the human heart. Sanderson is astonishingly wise.”This book is amazing. It wraps you up in the storyline, and makes you stay for the characters. With Sandersons’s hallmark intricate magic-system and prodigious worldbuilding combined with an innovative theme, this series will be one you’ll read again and again.…Writing about this has given me the indubitable urge to re-read this book…Au revoir!