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Struggling to Start Studying? This 30-Second Trick Might Change Everything

Stuck before you start? Use a 30-second reset to break resistance and spark real study momentum.

Study like a professional – Elad Smadja Charter Doozy

Study Like a Professional. Not a Student

Stop studying like a student. Start training like a pro. The CFA Charter demands discipline, systems, and sharp execution.

The Real Test Isn’t the CFA Exam – It’s You

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

Motivation is a Myth - Elad Smadja CFA Charter Doozy

Motivation Is a Myth. Design Beats Willpower.

Motivation fades. Success in your CFA exams depends on strategic design, disciplined habits, and powerful environments.

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Why Focusing on High-Weight CFA Topics Might Be the Riskiest Move You Can Make

The CFA exam exposes weakness. The only safe bet is mastering every topic, not gambling on what might show up.

How Learning Guitar Made Me a Better CFA Coach

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

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Alternative Investments for CFA Level 1 Success

Learn about alternative investments for CFA Level 1, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and commodities, with diversification benefits.

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Ethics: The Core of CFA Level 2 Success

Master ethical and professional standards in CFA Level 2 with practical advice, real-world examples, and strategies for exam success.

Bailey Sauvé from University of Wisconsin River Falls wins CFA Research Challenge local finals

Winning the CFA Research Challenge Local Finals – From Campus to Cadet to Corporate: Bailey Sauvé

n an age where many students struggle just to keep up with lectures, Bailey Sauvé is juggling an entire ecosystem of ambition. A finance student at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. A cadet in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. An intern in fixed income research. A newsletter writer. A

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The Hardest Parts of CFA Level 1 — According to 43,000 Candidates

What real CFA candidates say are the hardest parts of Level 1 — based on 43,000 views and 57+ comments from the Reddit community.

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