CPA Exam Success

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  48. I Thought I Needed a CPA Exam Tutor. I Was Wrong. 27.10.2026 26m

  🎙 I Thought I Needed a CPA Exam Tutor. I Was Wrong.Episode SummaryI was convinced I needed someone sitting beside me, explaining everything, to pass the CPA Exam.What I actually needed was a better study system.If you’ve received a non-passing score or studying feels harder than you expected, you may be thinking you need a tutor, too.A tutor may be exactly what you need. But before you invest your time and money, let’s look at what is actually getting in your way so you can choose the support that helps you move forward.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How to recognize the difference between a content gap and a study process gap→ When a tutor can help and when coaching may be a better fit→ Why a non-passing score, low confidence, or a longer timeline doesn’t automatically mean you need a tutor→ What to ask yourself before hiring a tutor or changing review coursesKey TakeawayThe support has to match the problem.Your score is information. It’s a reason to look closer at what’s happening in your studying.When the real problem becomes clear, the right next step becomes much easier to see.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to schedule your introductory Strategy Chat.Together, we’ll look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change—with study, mindset, and time management strategies that fit your actual life and your actual schedule.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam!👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  47. Take Your Life Back Now — Self-Care for CPA Exam Success 01.09.2026 23m

  🎙Take Your Life Back Now — Self-Care for CPA Exam SuccessEpisode SummaryCPA Exam candidates often end up doing one of two things: putting the exam on hold while it continues to weigh heavily on them, or putting their life on hold completely while they study.But you do not have to choose between having a life and passing the CPA Exam.Your needs do not disappear when you decide to become a CPA, and taking care of yourself does not take away from your CPA Exam Success. It supports it.This episode is about making room for CPA Exam prep inside your big, full life so you can take care of yourself, study effectively, and keep moving toward the CPA Exam finish line.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ Why more study time does not automatically mean better study time→ How taking care of yourself supports your CPA Exam Success instead of taking away from it→ How to identify the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs that matter to you during CPA Exam prep→ How to plan your life first and build a study plan that realistically fits alongside your self-care, work, family, and other responsibilitiesKey TakeawayThe CPA Exam gets added to your life. It does not become your whole life.Your needs matter!Your study plan should make room for your life, and your life can make room for your study plan.You can prepare for the CPA Exam and have a life at the same time 🤯.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to take your next step toward the CPA Exam finish line with study, mindset, and time management strategies that help you reclaim your time and your life while preparing to pass.Take your life back now.You do not have to wait until you pass the CPA Exam.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam!👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  46. Stop Focusing on Passing — Focus Instead on What Creates the Passing Score 25.08.2026 14m

  🎙Stop Focusing on Passing — Focus Instead on What Creates the Passing ScoreEpisode SummaryYou want to pass the CPA Exam. You want to be done. You want to feel confident.But wanting to pass is not the same as studying to pass.The result matters, but focusing on the result is not what creates it.Your CPA Exam Success is built by what you do today: study, practice, review, assess, adjust, and keep showing up.This episode is about shifting your focus from the finish line to the actions that actually get you there.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ Why giving the result more attention than the process can get in the way of your progress→ How repeated study behavior is what creates the passing score→ Why small, ordinary actions matter even when the progress is not visible yet→ How showing up and following through build confidence and self-trust before the passing score arrivesKey TakeawayThe goal gives you direction.The behavior gets you there.Your CPA Exam Success is built one study session at a time, long before the passing score arrives.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to take your next step toward the CPA Exam finish line with study, mindset, and time management strategies that support your CPA Exam Success.Focus on today’s study session.Show up. Follow through. Make progress.YES YOU CAN PASS THE CPA Exam!👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  45. Slow Down to Speed Up Your CPA Exam Success 18.08.2026 27m

  🎙Slow Down to Speed Up Your CPA Exam SuccessEpisode SummaryIf you feel like you need to hurry up and pass the CPA Exam already, this episode is for you.Maybe you feel like you're behind. Maybe you feel like you have already lost too much time. Maybe you are looking at the calendar and thinking, I need this to happen faster.But the rushing may actually be making your study process less effective.It feels like moving faster should help. It feels like more pressure should help. It feels like pushing harder should help.But sometimes the thing that feels like it's helping you move faster is the exact thing making the process take longer.This episode is about slowing down to speed up so you can see where urgency may be costing you progress.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ Why speed is not what makes studying productive—and why studying effectively and efficiently is what actually moves you forward→ How urgency can lead you to rush through lectures, MCQs, explanations, and review, sacrificing real understanding→ Why slowing down enough to understand what you're learning can save you time later→ How to stop asking, “How fast can I finish?” and start asking, “How well am I learning?”Key TakeawayTrying to speed up can actually slow you down.Slowing down is not falling behind. Sometimes it is exactly what will move you forward.Your CPA Exam Success is in process. Not frantic. Not rushed. Not pressured into decisions that do not support you.Clear, steady, effective—that is how you start creating a different result.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to sign up for my introductory strategy chat and we’ll look at what is currently happening in your CPA Exam prep, what is getting in your way from finally getting to the CPA Exam finish line, and identify how you can study better and enjoy the process so much more.Your job today is today's study session.Understand today's material.Review today's questions.Learn from today's mistakes.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam!👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  44. How to Recover from a Failing CPA Exam Score 21.07.2026 18m

  🎙How to Recover from a Failing CPA Exam ScoreEpisode SummaryA failing CPA Exam score can bring deep sadness, disappointment, and discouragement.You studied, you hoped, and you wanted this score to be 75 or higher. Now you are left with the question of what to do next and all of the feelings that come along with not getting a passing score.The score is disappointing, but what it begins to mean can hurt even more.This episode is about separating you from your score, taking some of the weight off the score, and beginning to see your CPA Exam score differently.Your score matters, but it does not get to define you.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How to separate your identity, value, and worth from one CPA Exam attempt→ How to review what led to the score without reliving the experience or judging yourself harshly→ How to compare what you planned to do with what actually happened and understand the gap between the score you received and the score you need→ How to evaluate what happened, extract the learning, and experiment with one or two intentional changesKey TakeawayYour score is not your identity.It is not proof that you cannot pass.It is just information from one exam attempt, and you can use that information to choose your next step toward your CPA Exam Success.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to sign up for my introductory strategy chat and we’ll look at what is currently happening in your CPA Exam prep, identify how you can study better, and help you enjoy this process so much more.Your score is not the whole story.Your CPA Exam Success is in process.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam!👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  43. Resetting for CPA Exam Success: Your Mid-Year Review 14.07.2026 11m

  🎙Resetting for CPA Exam Success: Your Mid-Year ReviewEpisode SummaryYou now have actual CPA Exam prep experience from the first half of 2026 to learn from, and you still have time to make meaningful progress before year end.This episode is your invitation to pause, look honestly at what has happened so far in 2026, and decide how you want to re-engage with your CPA Exam Success for the rest of the year.Not with pressure or self-criticism, but with curiosity, honesty, and belief in what is still possible for you in 2026.Let this be your reset point, not a restart.Resetting is stopping long enough to honestly evaluate what has happened in the first part of 2026.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How to reevaluate what worked, what did not work, where your time went, and what you want to do differently→ How to recommit to your goals, your dreams and desires, and this process without perfection or trying to catch up→ How to re-engage and study differently, plan differently, think differently, and show up differently→ How to use what has already happened as information that gives you a better next stepKey TakeawayReset means three things: reevaluate, recommit, and re-engage.Resetting does not mean starting over.If you reset, you are no longer behind. You are right on time because you are starting fresh today.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to sign up for my introductory strategy chat and we'll look at what is currently happening in your CPA Exam prep and identify how you can study better and enjoy this process so much more.Your 2026 CPA Exam Success is still possible.Reset now to finish 2026 strong.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  42. The Five Practices That Keep Your Study Time Protected Over Time: Boundaries Part 4 07.07.2026 19m

  🎙The Five Practices That Keep Your Study Time Protected Over Time: Boundaries Part 4Episode SummaryThe best study plan still needs protected space in your life, and that is where boundaries come in.You planned to study, you missed the session, and now the thoughts begin.Maybe this is not working. Maybe I cannot keep this boundary.But one imperfect day does not erase the practice.This episode is all about how to keep your study time protected.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How to use the boundary more than once until it starts to feel natural and easy for you→ How each honored boundary creates evidence that you can honor your study time→ How to return after imperfect days because returning matters more than perfection→ How to review and adjust what worked, what did not work, and what you will change next timeKey TakeawayBoundaries become powerful through practice, not perfection.Review the boundary, return to the boundary, and repeat the boundary over and over and over again.A boundary begins with a decision, a decision becomes a practice, a practice builds self-trust, and self-trust is what supports your CPA Exam Success.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to start preparing to pass the CPA Exam with a clear study system that helps you get your time, energy, and confidence back.Your CPA Exam study time matters.Protect it.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  41. What to Expect When Boundaries Feel Uncomfortable: Boundaries Part 3 30.06.2026 19m

  🎙What to Expect When Boundaries Feel Uncomfortable: Boundaries Part 3Episode SummaryBoundaries can still feel hard, even if they're the best thing you can do to protect your study time.You protect your study time, you say no, you say not right now, and you choose the study session instead of the other person or the interruption.But then the guilt shows up.A boundary can be right for you, good for you, good to protect your study time, and still feel uncomfortable.This episode is all about what to expect when boundaries feel uncomfortable.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How a boundary can make sense and still feel uncomfortable→ Why discomfort does not get to make the decision→ How every choice has an opportunity cost and how to decide which discomfort supports CPA Exam Success→ Why other people may have reactions and why their reaction does not determine your priorityKey TakeawayDiscomfort does not cancel the boundary.Discomfort does not mean you don't set the boundary.It doesn't mean you have to change the boundary.When you start to set boundaries, discomfort tends to show up.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to start preparing to pass the CPA Exam with a clear study system that helps you get your time, energy, and confidence back.Your CPA Exam study time matters.Protect it.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  40. Setting Boundaries in the Life You Actually Have: Boundaries Part 2 23.06.2026 21m

  🎙Setting Boundaries in the Life You Actually Have: Boundaries Part 2Episode SummaryCPA Exam prep does not happen in a vacuum.It happens right alongside everything else that's going on.It's time to study, but the kitchen is messy, your phone is lighting up with messages and calls, you feel tired, and there are emails to answer.Everything feels negotiable, everything feels urgent, and everything will compete with studying.The more decisions you make in the moment, the harder follow through becomes.This episode is about setting boundaries in the life you actually have.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode→ How to create boundaries that work in real CPA Exam prep situations and protect your study time→ How to identify recurring situations and stop being surprised when the same challenges keep showing up→ How to decide your response ahead of time before the interruption, competing priority, emotion, or resistance→ How to set boundaries with yourself and others using “when blank happens, I do blank”Key TakeawayBoundaries work best when the decision is made before the moment arrives.A boundary closes a decision that keeps getting reopened.That makes follow through easier and helps protect the time you've set aside to study.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to start preparing to pass the CPA Exam with a clear study system that helps you get your time, energy, and confidence back.Your CPA Exam study time matters.Protect it.Yes, you can pass the CPA Exam.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  39. How to Protect Your CPA Exam Study Time: Boundaries Part 1 16.06.2026 24m

  🎙How to Protect Your CPA Exam Study Time: Boundaries Part 1Episode SummaryCPA Exam prep does not happen in perfect conditions.It happens inside real life — with work, family, interruptions, responsibilities, noise, distractions, and all the things that can quietly take over your study time.In this episode, Dawn introduces a practical way to think about boundaries for CPA Exam prep.Boundaries are not about controlling other people or waiting for life to calm down.They are about deciding what you will do when real life happens around you.This episode will help you see boundaries as a way to protect what matters most, reduce constant decision-making, and create clearer responses when your study time is challenged.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy CPA Exam study time needs protectionWhat boundaries are — and what they are notWhy boundaries are decisions, not demandsHow boundaries bring you back to your own choicesWhy clear boundaries reduce constant negotiationHow to start practicing one small boundary this weekKey TakeawayYour study time does not need perfect conditions.It needs protection.When you decide ahead of time how you will respond to interruptions, distractions, and competing responsibilities, it becomes easier to honor the study time you said mattered.One boundary.One clear decision.One study session at a time.That is how you keep moving toward CPA Exam Success.Your Next Step:👉 Click HERE to learn more about CPA Exam Success Mastery and how Dawn can support you as you prepare to pass your first CPA Exam section — and then the rest.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.Your CPA Exam study time matters.Protect it.And yes, you can pass the CPA Exam.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  38. Every Action Shapes the CPA You Are Becoming 09.06.2026 15m

  🎙 Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 3 of 3)Every Action Shapes the CPA You Are BecomingEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn brings her 3-part series on becoming the person who passes the CPA Exam to a powerful close — and this final piece is where everything comes together.In Part 1, we looked at how a non-passing score can quietly create a failure identity — and how to return to the truth that you are already a success. In Part 2, we explored the pattern of putting everyone else first — and how including yourself changes everything about how you show up to study.Now in Part 3, Dawn takes it one step further.Because once you have your success identity and you've made yourself a priority, the next question is: who are you being while you take action?This episode is about studying not from a place of proving yourself or fixing yourself — but from the identity of someone who already knows they are capable of success. That shift changes the energy behind every study session, every follow-through, and every return after getting off track.Dawn introduces the idea of your future CPA self — not as something to pretend, but as a way to live into the person you are already becoming. And she shows you how every time you sit down to study, you are not just learning material. You are building evidence. You are shaping your identity. You are becoming the person who passes.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who are ready to stop waiting to feel confident and start taking action from a place of knowing they are already a success.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode1. Why a Study Plan Alone Is Never Enough A plan matters. Strategies matter. But if you're studying from a failure identity or from the bottom of your own priority list, even the best plan won't hold. Dawn explains why identity is the missing piece.2. What It Means to Take Action from a New Identity Instead of studying to prove yourself or fix yourself, you begin taking action from the identity of someone who already knows they are capable. Dawn explains how this shift changes the energy behind everything you do.3. Your Future CPA Self Dawn introduces the concept of your future CPA self — the version of you who has already passed, looking back. This isn't pretending. It's a powerful way to motivate yourself forward from where you already are.4. Why You Don't Have to Wait to See Yourself Differently You don't have to wait for a passing score to start showing up like someone who succeeds. Dawn shows you how to begin living into that identity now — today — before the result arrives.5. How Every Study Session Becomes Evidence When you study from a success identity, your sessions stop being just about hours logged. They become evidence that you follow through, that you keep commitments, that setbacks don't define you, and that your goals matter.6. Why Consistency Matters More Than Intensity Becoming the person who passes isn't built through one perfect week. It's built through repeated follow-through over time — one session, one return after getting off track, one decision to keep going.7. How Your Identity Keeps Evolving With Every Action You Take Becoming the person who passes doesn't happen all at once. Every time you sit down to study, return after getting off track, and protect the time you said mattered, you stop waiting to someday become that person — and you start living into that version of yourself now.Key TakeawayConfidence doesn't come before action. It comes after.Every time you sit down to study, every time you return after getting off track, every time you protect the time you said mattered — you are reinforcing a new identity. Not a failure identity. Not an identity where everyone else comes first. But the identity of someone who already knows they are a success, someone who keeps going, someone who follows through, someone who finishes.That's who you are. And that's who you are becoming.🎙️ Referenced Episodes🎧 Episode 36: Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 1 of 3)🎧 Episode 37: Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 2 of 3)Your Next Steps:👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.👉 Click HERE to join my next MasterclassThanks for listening to today's episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You are already the person who passes. Now go show up like it.And that's what gets you all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  37. From Putting Others First to Prioritizing Yourself Also 02.06.2026 13m

  🎙 Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 2 of 3)From Putting Others First to Prioritizing Yourself AlsoWhy Your Study Plan Isn't the Problem — and What Actually IsEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn continues her 3-part series on becoming the person who passes the CPA Exam with a shift that many candidates never see coming — the pattern of putting others first and leaving yourself out of the equation entirely.Most CPA Exam candidates already know what they need to do. They have a study plan. They're capable. They're responsible. But following through consistently? That's where things fall apart.In this episode, Dawn reveals why — and it has nothing to do with your study plan.The real challenge is that for many candidates, everything external comes first. Work. Other people. Other responsibilities. And by the time all of that is handled, there's nothing left for the CPA Exam. Not because you don't care — but because you were never on your own priority list to begin with.This episode walks you through three patterns that make following through harder than it needs to be, and introduces one simple but powerful shift: putting yourself also.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who are responsible, dependable, and great at showing up for everyone else — but struggle to show up consistently for themselves.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode1. Why Knowing What to Do Isn't Enough Most candidates don't have a knowledge problem — they have a follow-through problem. Dawn explains why mindset, not strategy, is what gets in the way of consistent studying.2. The First Pattern: You're Used to Putting Others First If you're highly responsible and dependable for everyone around you, you already have the skill of consistency. You're just applying it everywhere except your CPA Exam prep.3. The Second Pattern: External Responsibilities Always Come First Work, people, obligations — these take priority. And studying for the CPA Exam gets whatever time is left. Dawn explains why this structure makes consistent studying nearly impossible.4. The Third Pattern: You're Not Including Yourself If your priorities are all external, you are not part of your own priority list. Your goals come last. Your study time gets pushed aside. And even the best study plan can't survive that.5. How to Tell What Your Real Priorities Are Your priorities aren't what you think they are — they're what you actually show up for. Dawn walks you through a simple honest look at where you really are on your own list.6. The Shift: Put Yourself Also This isn't about putting yourself first or doing less for others. It's about including yourself. Dawn introduces the idea of "put yourself also" — and why that one small shift changes everything about how you show up to study.7. What Changes When You're Part of the Plan When your study time actually has a place in your day, following through becomes possible. Dawn shows you what that looks like in real life and why your plan finally gets a chance to work.Key TakeawayStudying for the CPA Exam is a personal commitment — and personal commitments are the easiest ones to push aside.This isn't about doing more. It's about including yourself. When you become one of your own top priorities, your study plan stops competing with everything else and starts becoming part of your day. That's when consistency becomes possible. And that's when passing becomes possible.🎙️Referenced Episodes🎧 Episode 36: Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 1 of 3)Your Next Steps:👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.👉 Click HERE to join my next MasterclassThanks for listening to today's episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You are already a priority. It's time to start acting like it.And that's what gets you all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  36. From Feeling Like a Failure to Recognizing Your Success 26.05.2026 19m

  🎙 Becoming the Person Who Passes the CPA Exam (Part 1 of 3)From Feeling Like a Failure to Recognizing Your SuccessYou Haven't Failed — You Just Haven't Passed YetEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn kicks off a 3-part series on becoming the person who passes the CPA Exam — because passing isn't just about what you study. It's about how you show up to the process.Many CPA Exam candidates arrive at this exam having succeeded in nearly everything before it — school, their careers, life. But after one non-passing score, something shifts. The identity of "someone who succeeds" can quietly become "someone who fails." And that shift, more than anything else, is what keeps candidates stuck.This episode is about catching that shift before it takes hold — and returning to the truth of who you already are.Dawn walks you through why your score is not a reflection of your ability, how a negative identity gets built over time (and why it isn't true), and what it actually means to become the person who passes the CPA Exam — before you actually pass it.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who have started to question themselves, feel discouraged by non-passing scores, or wonder if they have what it takes — and need a reminder of who they already are.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode1. Why You Were Already a Success Before This Exam To be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam, you've already done something remarkable. Dawn reminds you of the evidence of your success that's already there — and why none of it disappeared after a non-passing score.2. How a Non-Passing Score Can Shift Your Identity A score below 75 is just a score. But for many candidates, it becomes something more — a story about who they are. Dawn explains how this shift happens and why it doesn't reflect your actual ability.3. The Danger of Persistence Without Change Showing up again and again matters — but only when it's paired with a study approach that works for you. Dawn breaks down why simply doing more of the same, with more stress, rarely changes the result.4. How to Separate Your Identity from Your Score Your score tells you what hasn't worked yet. It doesn't tell you anything about your ability or your potential. Dawn shows you how to stop making a non-passing score mean something bad about you — and how to get curious about what to do differently instead.5. Why Becoming the Person Who Passes Is Built Over Time Identity isn't created in a single moment. It's built through consistent action — showing up, honoring your commitments, and learning to trust yourself. Dawn shows you how this process works and why it matters more than any single result.6. What to Do When Persistence Isn't Producing Results If you're studying hard but not seeing progress, the issue may not be effort — it may be approach. Dawn helps you get curious about what to change, rather than continuing to do the same thing with more stress and struggle.7. Why Becoming Is Also Returning Becoming the person who passes the CPA Exam doesn't mean starting from zero. It means reconnecting with how you already show up when you succeed — and applying that here, in a new way.Key TakeawayYou are not a failure. You just haven't passed the CPA Exam yet.The biggest shift isn't about your score. It's about the identity you attach to it. When you return to who you already are — someone who succeeds — and pair that with a study approach that actually works for you, the experience gets better, progress becomes visible, and passing becomes possible.🎙️Referenced Episodes🎧 Episode 32: From Stress to Action🎧 Episode 34: Protecting Your Focus During CPA Exam PrepYour Next Steps:👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.👉 Click HERE to join my next MasterclassThanks for listening to today's episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You are already a success!Knowing that is what gets you all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  35. The 5 Phases of CPA Exam Success 07.05.2026 21m

  🎙 The 5 Phases of CPA Exam SuccessHow to Keep Going Until You PassEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn breaks down the five phases of CPA Exam Success and explains why passing the CPA Exam is far simpler than most candidates make it — even though it often doesn’t feel simple while you’re in it.Many CPA Exam candidates stay stuck in the cycle of thinking about studying, starting and stopping, or believing they need to completely put their lives on hold in order to pass. This episode reframes that experience and shows you a different way forward.Dawn walks through the basic levels of CPA Exam Success and explains how candidates move from simply thinking about studying to consistently showing up, passing sections, and ultimately becoming a CPA.Dawn also introduces the concept of the Study Success Sweet Spot — the intersection between your study session length, focus capacity, break structure, time of day, and weekly study schedule — so you can create a study system that actually fits your life instead of fighting against it.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who feel stuck in the start-stop cycle, discouraged after failed attempts, or unsure how to make CPA Exam prep sustainable long enough to finally reach the finish line.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe 5 Basic Levels of CPA Exam SuccessDawn simplifies the CPA Exam process into five clear levels:1️⃣ Start studying.2️⃣ Keep studying.3️⃣ Pass your first section.4️⃣ Pass the remaining sections.5️⃣ Become a CPA.The process is much simpler than most candidates think — but consistency is what moves you through each stage.The 5 Phases of CPA Exam SuccessDawn explains the five phases that help candidates continue moving forward:⓵ Commitment⓶ Clarity⓷ Consistency⓸ Confidence⓹ CompletionShe also explains how confidence builds as candidates start seeing evidence that their studying is working.Why CPA Exam Success Is Not About IntelligenceDawn shares Roger Philipp’s message that the CPA Exam is “a test of endurance, not an IQ test.”If you are eligible to sit for the CPA Exam, you are capable of passing it.The Difference Between Studying and Learning How You StudyPassing the CPA Exam is not just about covering material.It’s about learning:• how you focus• how long you can effectively study• what time of day works best for you• how to structure study sessions in a sustainable wayOnce you learn how you study and how this fits into your life, you can repeat that process section after section.The Study Success Sweet SpotDawn introduces her Study Success Sweet Spot concept:• number of study sessions per week• study session length• focus time• break time• best time of day to studyWhy Shorter Focused Sessions Often Work BetterDawn shares her own study structure:• 2-hour study sessions• 40 minutes focused study• 20 minute break• repeated twice• 6 days per weekShe explains why pushing past your focus capacity often creates diminishing returns.Why You Don’t Need to Put Your Life on Hold to PassMany candidates feel like they need to put their lives on hold in order to pass the CPA Exam.Dawn explains why creating a study system that fits into your real life creates a far better experience — and often leads to faster progress.How Failure Becomes InformationA failed score is information.Dawn explains how to separate your identity from your scores and use each result to decide:What worked?What didn’t work?What will I do differently next?Why Invisible Progress Still CountsDawn compares CPA Exam prep to learning French — showing up consistently even when it feels like nothing is happening, until one day you realize progress has been building all along.Key TakeawayThe CPA Exam process becomes much simpler when you stop trying to force yourself through it and instead learn how to study in a way that works for you.You do not need to study perfectly.You do not need to sacrifice your life.You need:commitment,clarity,consistency,and a study system you can realistically continue long enough to complete the process.Because the way you get to the CPA Exam finish line is often how you’ll continue showing up in the rest of your life.👉 Click HERE to find your Study Success Sweet SpotThanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You do not have to put your life on hold to pass the CPA Exam.You can build a study system that works with your life and gets you all the way to the CPA Exam finish line.Other episodes referenced in this episode:Episode 23: The 15-Minute Study SessionEpisode 25: Cultivating Space for CPA Exam PrepReferences mentioned in this episode:Roger Philipp — “The CPA Exam is a test of endurance, not an IQ test.”Brooke Castillo — Believing ahead of timeStacey Boehman — “Failure Gold”“How you get there is how you’ll be there.” I'm not sure who said this originally👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  34. Protecting Your Focus During CPA Exam Prep 19.04.2026 27m

  🎙 Protecting Your Focus During CPA Exam PrepWhy Staying on Track — Not Studying Longer — Is What Creates Real ProgressEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn walks you through the critical shift from getting into action to staying on track — because starting your CPA Exam prep is only the beginning.Many CPA Exam candidates begin studying with strong intentions, but struggle to stay focused, consistent, and engaged during their study sessions. When that happens, it’s easy to assume the problem is not having enough time. So they try to add more hours — but still don’t see the progress they expected.This episode reframes that entire experience.The issue is not how much time you have — it’s how well you protect your focus during the time you already committed to studying. Dawn breaks down why focus is the real driver of progress and how learning to return to your work, again and again, is the skill that leads to CPA Exam Success.You’ll learn why distractions are normal, how to stop making them mean something has gone wrong, and how to build the ability to come back to your study session quickly and effectively.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who are showing up to study but feel distracted, inconsistent, or frustrated — and want a simpler, more effective way to stay on track and move forward.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why More Study Time Doesn’t Lead to Better ResultsDawn explains why adding more hours doesn’t solve the problem if you’re not focused during the time you already have. Progress comes from how you use your time — not how much of it you schedule.2. The Real Challenge: Staying on TrackStarting is only the first step. The real work is staying engaged long enough to understand the material and follow through on your study sessions.3. Why Getting Distracted Is Completely NormalYour mind will wander. That’s part of the process. Dawn shows you how to stop resisting distractions and instead practice returning to your focus.4. The Skill That Changes Everything: Coming BackEach time you return to your work, you strengthen your ability to focus. This is the skill that creates consistency and long-term progress.5. The Two Decisions That Simplify Every Study SessionBefore you begin, decide:Where are you starting?How long will you study?This removes overwhelm and makes it easier to follow through.6. The STAR Framework for Consistent ProgressSchedule your study sessionsTrack your actual timeAssess how each session wentReward yourself for showing upThis structure helps you build consistency and improve over time.7. Why One Clear Task Improves FocusTrying to do too much creates distraction. Focusing on one concept or one set of questions helps you stay on track and engaged.8. The Better Question to Ask While StudyingInstead of asking how to study longer or better, ask:How can I stay focused and return to my work when I get distracted?9. How Short, Focused Sessions Create Real ProgressEven 15 minutes of focused study can move you forward. Consistency and focus matter more than long, unfocused sessions.Key TakeawayStudying is not about being perfectly focused the entire time.It’s about noticing when you get off track and coming back — again and again.When you protect your focus and return to the task at hand, your study sessions become more effective, your consistency improves, and your progress builds over time.CPA Exam candidates make the most progress when they stay on track and keep coming back to their work.👉 Click HERE to join my next Masterclass👉 Click HERE to schedule a CPA Exam Success Strategy Chat👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You don’t need more time. You need protected focus.And that’s what gets you all the way to CPA Exam finish line 🏁.Other episodes referenced in this episode:Episode 7: Margaryta’s CPA Exam Success Journey- You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Your Life to Pass the CPA ExamEpisode 23: The 15-Minute Study Session👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  33. The Study Shift That Turns Study Time Into a Passing Score 07.04.2026 15m

  🎙 The Study Shift That Turns Study Time Into a Passing ScoreWhy Studying More Isn’t the Answer — and What Actually Moves You ForwardEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn introduces a simple but powerful way to evaluate your study time so you can focus only on what actually produces progress.Many CPA Exam candidates believe they need to study longer to see results. So when progress feels slow, they add more time. But even with longer study sessions, they still feel unsure, stuck, or like nothing is improving.This episode reframes that entire approach.👉 Click HERE to to download the workbook and follow along with this episode.The issue is not how many hours you study — it’s how those hours are being used. Dawn walks you through how to shift from asking “How long should I study?” to a much more useful question: Which study activities actually move me closer to passing?You’ll learn how different study activities produce different levels of progress, why some common habits create the illusion of learning, and how to start identifying the activities that give you the highest return on your study time.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who are putting in the time but not seeing the results — and want a clearer, more effective way to study that actually works. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why Studying More Hours Doesn’t Solve the ProblemDawn explains why adding more study time often leads to more overwhelm — and sometimes even less follow-through. The challenge isn’t time. It’s how that time is being used.2. The Real Study Question You Should Be AskingInstead of asking how many hours to study, you’ll learn to ask: Which study activities actually produce progress? This question changes how you approach every study session.3. Why Some Study Activities Feel Productive — But Aren’tYou’ll see how certain habits, like passive review or repeating familiar material, can feel useful while creating little real progress.4. The Return on Study Time Investment (ROSTI) MatrixDawn introduces a clear framework with four categories of study activities based on time invested and progress gained — helping you evaluate what’s actually worth your time.5. How to Identify High-Return Study ActivitiesYou’ll learn how to recognize the activities that build understanding quickly and efficiently — and why these should become your priority.6. What to Minimize (or Eliminate) From Your Study PlanDawn breaks down the types of activities that consume time without producing results, so you can start reducing or removing them from your routine.7. The One Question to Ask Before Every Study SessionA simple, practical question you can use immediately:What study activity right now will produce the most progress?Key TakeawayNot all study time produces the same results.You don’t need more hours. You need better use of the time you already have.When you focus on study activities that actually produce progress, your sessions become more effective, your confidence starts to build, and your path to passing becomes much clearer.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.👉 Click HERE to join my next MasterclassThanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You’re not behind. You’re refining how you study.And that’s what gets you all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  32. From Stress to Action 31.03.2026 14m

  🎙 The Shift from Stress to ActionWhy Focusing on the Problem Keeps You Stuck — and What to Do InsteadEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn introduces a powerful shift that helps CPA Exam candidates move out of stress and into real, visible progress.Many candidates believe their biggest challenge is time, difficult material, or the volume of content. But in this conversation, Dawn reveals that the real challenge is often where your attention is placed during your study time.When your attention stays on stress, overwhelm, and doubt, progress slows. When your attention shifts to action, movement begins.This episode walks you through how to redirect your focus away from analyzing the problem and toward taking the next useful step — even when you don’t feel ready or confident yet.You’ll learn why small, simple actions are more effective than waiting for the “right” feeling, how your brain naturally pulls you toward stress, and how to gently guide yourself back to action.This episode is for CPA Exam candidates who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in overthinking — and want a clear, grounded way to start moving forward again.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why Stress Feels Like the Problem — But Isn’tDawn explains how stress and overwhelm can take over your attention and make studying feel harder than it actually is. The challenge isn’t the material — it’s where your focus is during your study time.2. How Focusing on the Problem Creates More PressureWhen your brain keeps analyzing what’s not working, it can feel productive — but it actually builds more stress and makes it harder to take action. You’ll see why this keeps you feeling stuck.3. Why Your Brain Defaults to OverthinkingYour brain is designed to look for risks and problems. Dawn shows you how to recognize this pattern without fighting it — and how to stop letting it control your study sessions.4. The Simple Question That Moves You ForwardInstead of asking, “Why is this so hard?” you’ll learn to ask: What is my next useful step? This shift moves your attention from stress to action immediately.5. Why Small Actions Are More Powerful Than You ThinkThe next useful step is often simple — a few practice questions, a short review, or organizing notes. These small actions reduce pressure and help you build consistency.6. Why Confidence Comes After Action — Not BeforeMany candidates wait to feel ready before they begin. Dawn explains why confidence is built through taking action, not before it.7. How to Approach Discomfort During CPA Exam PrepDiscomfort is a normal part of doing meaningful work. This episode helps you see it as a sign of progress rather than something to avoid.Key TakeawayYou don’t move forward by solving the stress. You move forward by shifting your attention to action.Instead of staying in analysis, take one simple, useful step. That’s how progress begins — and how it continues.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast.You are not stuck. You are choosing your next step.And that’s how you move forward— all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  31. CPA Exam Study Audit: Why Studying Feels So Hard (And What to Do Instead) 24.03.2026 31m

  🎙️ CPA Exam Study Audit: Why Studying Feels So Hard (And What to Do Instead)If studying for the CPA Exam has been feeling harder than it should… you’re not alone.But here’s the truth:You’re not stuck. You’re just in study mode.And there’s a difference between studying… and becoming exam ready.In this episode, we walk through a simple study audit to help you see where you are, what’s working, and what might need to change.Because studying harder isn’t always the answer.Sometimes, it’s about studying differently.🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What a study audit is and why it mattersHow to tell if you’re actually moving toward exam readinessThe difference between study mode and exam-ready thinkingWhy studying can feel harder than it needs to beWhat to adjust to make your studying more effective (and feel easier)⚠️ What Most Candidates Get WrongMany candidates are studying consistently…But they’re not studying in a way that leads to passing.They stay in study mode:Watching lecturesTaking notesReviewing over and overBut not actively preparing for the exam itself.This episode will help you shift out of that.🎯 Your Next StepTake a few minutes to do your own study audit:What % of the material have you learned?What % of multiple-choice questions have you completed?What % of simulations have you practiced?Don’t overthink it—just be honest.Clarity is what moves you forward.💡 Key TakeawayYou’re not stuck. You’re just in study mode.Start with a simple study audit, shift into exam readiness, and keep showing up until you cross the CPA Exam finish line 🏁⚡ Quick ReflectionWhat is one shift you can make today to make your studying feel easier?✨ Want More Support?👉 Let's Chat on Zoom👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.If this episode helped you, share it with another CPA candidate who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  30. 8 Mistakes I Did Not Make to Pass the CPA Exam 17.03.2026 38m

  🎙 8 Mistakes I Didn’t Make to Pass the CPA ExamA Simpler Approach That Builds Consistency, Clarity, and ProgressEpisode SummaryIn this episode, I walk you through eight mistakes I didn’t make while preparing for the CPA Exam—and that I see many candidates making. I truly believe that most candidates are not struggling because they lack intelligence, discipline, or time. More often, they are unintentionally making the process harder than it needs to be.I share how CPA Exam preparation does not require constant intensity, but instead requires consistency and a simple, repeatable approach. When I simplified my process, it became easier to keep showing up—and that is what allowed my progress to build over time.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or discouraged, this episode will help you simplify your approach so you can stay consistent, build momentum, and move steadily toward the CPA Exam finish line.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Mistake #1 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Wait Until I Had More TimeI learned that just having more time does not mean I would study. Instead of waiting for the perfect schedule, I used the time I had—even if it was just 15 minutes. By planning my week in advance and scheduling my study sessions, I removed the daily decision of whether or not to study. My only job became showing up.2. Mistake #2 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Try to Memorize EverythingI didn’t try to memorize everything. I let action guide my learning. When I practiced questions, I got immediate feedback on what I understood and what I didn’t. Instead of staying stuck in passive review, I focused on getting to “good enough” understanding so I could move forward and continue learning.3. Mistake #3 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Keep Restarting My Study PlanI didn’t keep restarting every time something felt difficult. Instead, I reviewed what I did each week, assessed what worked and what didn’t, and made small adjustments. Restarting keeps you stuck. Continuing—and adjusting—is what creates progress.4. Mistake #4 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Force Myself to Follow the Review Course ExactlyI didn’t force myself to follow my review course perfectly. I used it as a resource and adjusted how I studied based on how I learn best. The goal was not to follow a program perfectly—it was to understand the material well enough to answer questions correctly on exam day.5. Mistake #5 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Avoid Weak AreasI didn’t avoid weak areas. I approached them with curiosity. Weak areas gave me information about what needed more attention. Instead of seeing them as a problem, I saw them as direction—showing me exactly where I could improve.6. Mistake #6 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Treat Bad Days as Proof It Wasn’t WorkingI accepted that not every study session would feel productive. Some days were harder than others, but I didn’t make that mean anything about my ability or my plan. What mattered most was returning to the next scheduled study session. Progress came from showing up over time, not from having perfect days.7. Mistake #7 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Wait to Feel MotivatedI didn’t wait to feel motivated. I expected resistance and showed up anyway. I focused on my commitment—my desire, my belief, and my willingness to keep going. I took action first, and motivation followed later.8. Mistake #8 I Didn’t Make: I Didn’t Try to Focus on Everything at OnceI didn’t try to tackle everything at once. I focused on the next step. I broke the process down into one exam, one week, and one study session at a time. During each study block, I focused only on what was in front of me—and that kept the process simple and manageable.Key TakeawayI didn’t pass the CPA Exam by making the process more complicated—I passed by simplifying it. When you focus on the next step, use the time you have, and keep showing up, progress begins to build and compound over time. You don’t need perfection. You just need to continue.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast. Keep it simple, keep showing up, and trust that consistent action will move you forward—one study session at a time.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.
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  29. The Three Essential Ingredients for CPA Exam Success 10.03.2026 14m

  🎙 The Three Essential Ingredients for CPA Exam SuccessA Simple Approach to Studying That Builds Consistency, Progress, and EaseEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn breaks down the three essential ingredients for CPA Exam Success: time, materials, and willingness. While many candidates believe passing the CPA Exam requires complicated strategies or endless study hours, Dawn explains that the process can be much simpler when you focus on these three core elements.You’ll learn how to use your time intentionally, how to work effectively with any CPA review program, and why willingness is the deciding factor that determines whether you follow through on your study plan. Dawn also introduces a simple time framework that helps you find more time in your week and explains how these three ingredients naturally create a study process that feels more effective, sustainable, and efficient.This episode is designed for CPA candidates who feel overwhelmed by the study process and want to simplify their approach so they can stay consistent, build momentum, and move steadily toward the CPA Exam finish line.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. The First Essential Ingredient: Time (and How to Find More of It)Dawn explains that effective study sessions include both focused study time and intentional breaks. You’ll learn how to build study stamina by recognizing when your brain needs a break and why studying in focused cycles helps create a higher return on your time and effort. She also shares an important mindset shift: when you are not studying, the CPA Exam does not exist.For candidates who feel like they don’t have enough time to study, Dawn introduces her TIME framework: Track, Inventory, Manage, and Enjoy. By tracking how you spend your time for one week, identifying what can stay and what can change, and intentionally designing your week, you can create space for CPA Exam prep while still protecting the personal time that matters most.2. The Second Essential Ingredient: MaterialsMany candidates worry about choosing the “perfect” CPA review program. Dawn explains that all review programs work when they are used intentionally. The key is to trust the program you have, complete it, and adjust how you use it so it aligns with your learning style. With consistent learning, practice, and review, you can build a study system that works for you.3. The Third Essential Ingredient: WillingnessWillingness is the deciding factor in CPA Exam Success. Dawn explains that passing the exam requires a willingness to show up, study, sit for the exam, and stay the course even when fear, doubt, or uncertainty appear. You’ll learn why deciding once to pursue the CPA Exam — instead of repeatedly starting and stopping — can change how you move through the entire process.4. The Bonus Ingredient That Naturally Follows: EASEWhen time, materials, and willingness come together, a fourth ingredient naturally appears: ease. Dawn explains how studying can become more effective, actionable, sustainable, and efficient when your study system aligns with how you learn.Key TakeawayCPA Exam Success doesn’t require a complicated system. When you intentionally manage your time, use your study materials in a way that works for you, and stay willing to show up and take action, you create a process that moves you steadily toward the CPA Exam finish line.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast. Focus on the essentials, keep showing up to study, and trust that consistent action will move you forward — one study session at a time.👉 Get Coached: Transform your CPA Exam prep and your life so that this process becomes simple, doable, and enjoyable.👩🏻‍💻 Want to CHAT first on Zoom before signing up?©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.