Here’s a complete set for building and practicing the Officer Like Quality (OLQ) of Courage for SSB Interview Aspirants:
30-Day Courage Building Plan
| Day | Challenge / Task |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Step out of comfort zone: initiate a difficult conversation. |
| Day 2 | Share a strong opinion in class/group. |
| Day 3 | Face a fear (e.g., heights, public speaking). |
| Day 4 | Accept a challenge or responsibility you usually avoid. |
| Day 5 | Initiate a discussion with a stranger (college/street/helpdesk). |
| Day 6 | Volunteer for a leadership role (group task or class activity). |
| Day 7 | Watch a documentary on war heroes and reflect on acts of courage. |
| Day 8 | Speak up against a wrong, even in a small way (e.g., littering). |
| Day 9 | Take the first step in resolving a personal conflict. |
| Day 10 | Join or start a physical challenge (e.g., trekking, 5K run). |
| Day 11 | Practice staying calm in a tense situation. |
| Day 12 | Participate in a debate or extempore contest. |
| Day 13 | Express disagreement respectfully with an authority figure. |
| Day 14 | Help someone in distress, even if it’s awkward. |
| Day 15 | Public speaking: Speak on stage or record a video. |
| Day 16 | Simulate a high-pressure decision-making task. |
| Day 17 | Share a personal failure and what you learned. |
| Day 18 | Stand up for someone else’s rights in a peer group. |
| Day 19 | Handle rejection and try again (e.g., competition, opinion). |
| Day 20 | Tackle a challenging physical workout. |
| Day 21 | Be the first to volunteer in a new project/team. |
| Day 22 | Address a classroom or family issue constructively. |
| Day 23 | Take an unpopular but ethical stand. |
| Day 24 | Practice SRTs based on fear-confrontation scenarios. |
| Day 25 | Help someone outside your social circle. |
| Day 26 | Handle a mock interview with tough personal questions. |
| Day 27 | Participate in a group task that involves uncertainty. |
| Day 28 | Handle criticism without reacting emotionally. |
| Day 29 | Execute a plan that you’ve been procrastinating on. |
| Day 30 | Reflect and write about your boldest act in the last 30 days. |
Real-Life Moral Dilemmas to Practice Courage
- You witness your best friend cheating in an exam. Will you report it?
- Your team leader asks you to lie to save the group. What do you do?
- You find a wallet full of cash on the street. No one notices. What do you do?
- You’re told to skip safety steps to complete a task faster. Do you comply?
- You see a stranger being harassed in public. Do you intervene?
- You’re wrongly accused by your teacher. Do you stay silent or speak up?
- Your group mocks a new classmate. Will you stand with the newcomer?
- You’re told to remain quiet about a colleague’s harmful behavior. Do you speak out?
- You’re offered a reward to remain silent about a misconduct. Do you accept it?
- You fail a task your team was counting on. Do you admit your mistake or blame others?
Instructions: Think through each dilemma. Write your response, justification, and how it reflects courage.
Mock SRT Set Focused on Courage Testing
- She hears a scream from a deserted alley on her way home. She…
- Her teammate froze during the group task. She…
- She is the only person who notices someone drop a suspicious object on a bus. She…
- During a trek, one of the members slips and hangs from a cliff. She…
- She’s asked to participate in a national-level competition she feels underprepared for. She…
- She is asked to hide her friend’s mistake which could risk the project. She…
- She sees someone stealing during an exam. She…
- Her opinion is ridiculed in a GD. She…
- Her sibling is being treated unfairly by a teacher. She…
- A bully starts targeting her in class. She…
How to Use This Toolkit
- Reflect Daily: Use a notebook or journaling app to record what task you did, how it felt, and what you learned.
- Self-Evaluate: Rate your courage level (1-10) before and after the challenge.
- Apply in GD & GTO: During Group Discussions or outdoor tasks, step up, take initiative, and voice your opinion when it matters.
- Practice SRTs regularly: Use the mock SRTs above and craft short, action-oriented responses.
