CPA Study While Mountain Biking? How John Passed His CPA Exams

CPA study while mountain biking? Re-writing the textbook by hand? In this episode you'll hear John's CPA study experience, and how his study process evolved as he kept making breakthroughs. We cover all parts of the study process in this interview, and John also has some great insights on mindset and how to stay motivated. Don't miss this interview!Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:12 - Exams timeline05:05 - From the military to accounting07:51 - Starting the study process08:39 - Re-writing the textbook by hand09:29 - "There has to be a better way..."10:31 - Looking for a better way11:10 - Finding SuperfastCPA11:33 - "I was sold right away"12:26 - "I never read the textbook again after that"13:07 - Using quizzes + MCQs13:34 - "I got a better score, while studying less..."14:19 - CPA study + mountain biking?16:35 - What John spent 85% of his time on17:10 - Does your learning style matter for the CPA exams?17:50 - "It's not just about knowledge..."18:32 - Learning the material in the same context as test day19:40 - Motivation comes easier when your process is working20:29 - What kept John going on bad days21:24 - How to "trick" yourself into studying22:03 - "It needs to be a constant mindset"23:24 - Treating simulations like real clients24:18 - Battling every day24:47 - Adding CPA study to your already busy schedule25:56 - "No one else can study for you..."26:39 - Using the AICPA blueprints27:05 - "It's like chipping away at a big rock"27:15 - The power of momentum27:37 - Using weekends as a buffer28:49 - Studying in small chunks is always progress29:23 - "Drops of water breaks big rocks"29:44 - "I tried 3 other audio notes..."30:26 - "Final 48" strategies33:06 - The key ingredients can be personalized33:51 - Doings sets of 100 MCQs34:34 - Focusing on what matters when you study35:01 - Gain confidence in your process, then don't look back35:28 - Review notes + lots of MCQs36:16 - Using MCQs as a learning tool37:04 - Getting your 4th passing score37:58 - Done with the CPA, what's next?38:30 - Being a CPA vs being a great CPA40:04 - "Focus on studying the right stuff..."40:24 - Getting better scores from less study hours41:20 - John's top tips to current CPA candidates42:34 - If you want to study "for real"...Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/superfastcpa-reviews-how-john-passed/Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, FreeYou'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnowOR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

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