Repeated Practice and Non-Dependence

I’m worried about my upcoming philosophy exam. We were reviewing over dinner, testing each other, and some of my classmates know more than I do. I left feeling very behind.

One of the yoga sutras we have to know is abhyāsa-vairāgyābhyāṁ tan-nirodhaḥ, which means The complete channelization of all behavior is possible through repeated practice and non-dependence (non-attachment, a disinterest in other objects).

Applying it to my situation, I should study hard without comparing myself to my classmates.

Early on I learned not to worry about exams after taking them. Why worry about something that’s out of my hands?

Now I have to learn to do so before the fact.