In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution — alongside the ongoing ARE Technical episodes released on Fridays.

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The core message: most candidates don’t struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because they lack structure. Studying only when motivated, cramming on weekends, or starting and stopping repeatedly leads to inconsistency — and inconsistency kills momentum. The ARE does not reward intensity. It rewards consistency.

David shares lessons from his own seven-year journey through the exams and emphasizes the need for a frictionless, repeatable weekly system. The recommendation: study six days per week, 60–90 minutes per day, at the same time each day, with one scheduled day off. Focus on one division at a time, build rhythm, and aim to test every six weeks.

He also highlights the importance of:

Avoiding marathon study sessions

Committing to one primary study resource

Incorporating a weekly review day

Reducing decision fatigue

Treating the process like a professional commitment

The takeaway is simple: build a system you can repeat week after week. Show up consistently. Stop restarting. Create momentum — and keep moving forward toward your next exam.

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