Cell phone is a big one. And don’t forget the cost of task switching on your brain. Checking your phone will kill your productivity quickly even if you just check for a second.
Thank You So Much. I am so motivated to efficiently utilize the last 2 months prior to my Level 2 exam. I learn a lot from your videos. Keep it coming Sir :)
Good video, but I have to disagree with the first point. It is possible to study for 3 hours straight, but after an hour or so, the quality of learning decreases. You had great self control to use your phone for just 3 minutes every hour. Most people need a 5 minute break after an hour of studying and a half hour break after 3 hours. They could choose not to use their phone and walk around, eat something, etc. but it's still 3-5 minutes spent. This time spent on a break is necessary and is important for both effective and efficient study
I think there is some research about resting (not getting distracted by your phone) every 10 minutes for every hour studied, because it is kind of impossible to mantain the level of sharpness and focus over a 3-hour study period, everyday.
Thanks for the great insights, as usual. I recently got a new chair that's more ergonomic. Now, the challange is to switch off the phone during study time.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Thank you so much ! I appreciate it !!☺️ I watched a lot of your videos and studying to pass level 1 .also Considering to buy MMeldorm course as well .
I think flashcards are a waste of paper. I just write terms and definitions all in a word doc, print it off, and cover the answers with another sheet of paper then uncover to test yourself. Uses 1 piece of paper rather than 100.
Hey Aj, i think you may have misunderstood me or i should have made myself more clear... i meant virtual flashcards using apps/websites like quizlet and anki
my level 2 exam is in a week and i've given up. last 2 days i just didn't study at all. i got so exhausted from studying 12 hours a day for 2 weeks prior to that, that i just couldn't take it anymore. and i've only done 2 mocks. the rest of the mocks, i just scanned thru the answers. i know i'm failing 100% and i know what i did wrong. first, kaplan material was a mistake. for next year i'm gonna study from cfa material. second thinking i can do 7-8 mocks 3 weeks before the exam lol. and lastly, putting 12-18 hours a day 3 weeks in the exam to memorize everything. this is the worst thing i've done as it caused me stress, body pain and complete exhaustion. no way i'm doing that again next year. i'm gonna instead study 2-3 hours a day for 6 months. but my question to you is, how many hours were u studying on average 2 weeks before the exam?
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 thanks for the response. i am gon sit for the exam and study for a few more days. but not going to study 18 hours a days for nxt few days. it's pointless as i know i haven't prepared well at all. i mean i've only done 3 half mocks of kaplan. but anyways don't wanna rant too much, instead want to ask u this: when i retake the exam do i have to restudy the entire material again (given it will change for 2022)? i'm asking cz i really wanna study from cfa material this time and not kaplan.
The transcript is actually really helpful,enables you to have a gist of the whole video in a couple minutes.
Cell phone is a big one. And don’t forget the cost of task switching on your brain. Checking your phone will kill your productivity quickly even if you just check for a second.
Another very good point!
Thank You So Much. I am so motivated to efficiently utilize the last 2 months prior to my Level 2 exam. I learn a lot from your videos. Keep it coming Sir :)
Happy to help, Mohit! Thanks for the support.
Good video, but I have to disagree with the first point. It is possible to study for 3 hours straight, but after an hour or so, the quality of learning decreases. You had great self control to use your phone for just 3 minutes every hour. Most people need a 5 minute break after an hour of studying and a half hour break after 3 hours. They could choose not to use their phone and walk around, eat something, etc. but it's still 3-5 minutes spent. This time spent on a break is necessary and is important for both effective and efficient study
I think there is some research about resting (not getting distracted by your phone) every 10 minutes for every hour studied, because it is kind of impossible to mantain the level of sharpness and focus over a 3-hour study period, everyday.
Love the channel. Have you considered starting a CFA podcast where you interview people who have passed CFA exams?
And I'm watching this vid through my smartphone while studying Level 2 for May. Gotta get rid of this phone.
Thanks for the tip.
Me too. Lol.
Guilty. Pomodoro method makes this okay though! 25min focus; 5 minute break
Yep that's exactly what I am doing.. The pompadour method
Omg guys the cfa posture problem is so Real. Just bought an ergonomic chair for studying.
Cfa pro tip: invest in a good chair
Thanks for the great insights, as usual. I recently got a new chair that's more ergonomic. Now, the challange is to switch off the phone during study time.
have you ever thought about investing in a herman miller chair?
Thank you for the video ☺️. Could you please tell me , where to find questions ?from previous years ?
In the past, the CFA institute has just linked pdfs of prior exams on the website. You might have to look around for them.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Thank you so much ! I appreciate it !!☺️ I watched a lot of your videos and studying to pass level 1 .also Considering to buy MMeldorm course as well .
Hey AJ, loved the video
My question is do you think creating flashcards will be helpful to include in my studies as a form of active recall?
I think flashcards are a waste of paper. I just write terms and definitions all in a word doc, print it off, and cover the answers with another sheet of paper then uncover to test yourself. Uses 1 piece of paper rather than 100.
Hey Aj, i think you may have misunderstood me or i should have made myself more clear... i meant virtual flashcards using apps/websites like quizlet and anki
Can u please make a separate video for L3 structured response guidance? Would be a big help. The CBT format looks difficult.
Sure thing.
Great video! i was wondering how many questions were you averaging in your three-hour study session. Thanks
Hmmm, good question. Maybe about 1/2 of exam pace. So for L2 and L3 vignettes that would be about 30.
haha, fave scene from WoWS, apropos
how to sit properly in posture while studying ? u have to bent your neck to write otherwise how will u properly write
Great video! Any advice on how we should approach the last 3 months before the L2 exam?
Thanks, and I do have a video about the last 30 days.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Thanks man, i meant a video on the last 90 days lol (if you have time of course)
omg brainpop what a throwback
Please help me out, how can I get mock. Exam paper
Is the SIE beneficial towards becoming a financial analyst? I know it’s off topic from the video, but still very interested!
Usually, yes! Check out my video on financial advisor licenses.
my level 2 exam is in a week and i've given up. last 2 days i just didn't study at all. i got so exhausted from studying 12 hours a day for 2 weeks prior to that, that i just couldn't take it anymore. and i've only done 2 mocks. the rest of the mocks, i just scanned thru the answers. i know i'm failing 100% and i know what i did wrong. first, kaplan material was a mistake. for next year i'm gonna study from cfa material. second thinking i can do 7-8 mocks 3 weeks before the exam lol. and lastly, putting 12-18 hours a day 3 weeks in the exam to memorize everything. this is the worst thing i've done as it caused me stress, body pain and complete exhaustion. no way i'm doing that again next year. i'm gonna instead study 2-3 hours a day for 6 months. but my question to you is, how many hours were u studying on average 2 weeks before the exam?
Cmon man you still gotta try! Only one more week of the struggle to see how well you can do! 2 weeks out I was still studying 3 hours per day.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 thanks for the response. i am gon sit for the exam and study for a few more days. but not going to study 18 hours a days for nxt few days. it's pointless as i know i haven't prepared well at all. i mean i've only done 3 half mocks of kaplan.
but anyways don't wanna rant too much, instead want to ask u this: when i retake the exam do i have to restudy the entire material again (given it will change for 2022)? i'm asking cz i really wanna study from cfa material this time and not kaplan.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 and did u really just study 3 hour a day 2 week prior to the exam? that's it?
@@magnificencetv7424 Yes I studied 3 hours a day every day until the last 3 days.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 hearing that gives me a little relief. i think i'll just do that for the nxt try. thanks!
how much time in hrs is reqd to ace l2 ? ;p
I’m taking level 1 in May. Any advice on how to spend the last 25-30 days before the test?
Yea, I have a video called what to do in the last 30 days before a CFA exam. Best of luck!
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Thanks. Videos are great.
level 3 in May. Help me procrastinate.
Lol study hard man! Best of luck.
where did you get the ethic questions? :D
The CFA books and past CFA mocks.
Hi do you want to spend some time talking about the GMAT exam?
No, I don't know much about it.
Telling a lot of people will jinx it for me 😉
u use cell phone 30 hrs in 6 months but mann i use 30 hrs in 1 month.... still i will be able to ace the l2 exams inshallah
are you back in the office?
yep.