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CFA prep can be isolating—but the loneliness can shape your focus, clarity, and relationships for the rest of your career.
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CFA prep can be isolating—but the loneliness can shape your focus, clarity, and relationships for the rest of your career.

CFA burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means your system needs fixing. Here’s how I rebuilt mine—and found a better way to study.

The hardest part of the CFA exam isn’t the material — it’s mastering yourself.

Relearning guitar at 40 reminded me what CFA candidates feel—uncertain, exposed, and learning one awkward note at a time.
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