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COVID stripped everything away. What remained taught me how to pass the CFA. Discipline. Simplicity. Systems. Stillness.
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COVID stripped everything away. What remained taught me how to pass the CFA. Discipline. Simplicity. Systems. Stillness.

Your thoughts during CFA prep can lie. Don’t believe every doubt. Learn to challenge the illusions and trust your progress.

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.

Ambition can drive you—or derail you. Here’s how to stay focused, grounded, and aligned on your CFA journey and beyond.

How becoming a father during CFA Level III taught me that clarity, not control, is the key to passing in the middle of chaos.

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

CFA Level II candidates reveal the toughest topics—Derivatives, FSA, Quant, and more. Here’s what to watch out for.

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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