š§ Episode 10 ā Five Signs Youāre Truly Ready to Study for the CPA ExamCPA Exam Success Podcast with Dawn Edelstein CPA
Episode Summary:
If studying for the CPA Exam feels like pushing a boulder uphillāyou're not alone. And you're not broken. More often than not, the frustration and lack of progress arenāt about intelligence, effort, or even your study plan.
In this episode, Dawn unpacks five clear signs that youāre truly ready to studyānot just on paper, but in real life. When these signs are missing, study sessions become inconsistent, overwhelming, and draining. But when theyāre present? You gain clarity, momentum, and a calm, repeatable rhythm that actually works.
Whether you're just starting, restarting, or wondering why progress still feels hardāthis episode gives you the insight and tools to move forward with confidence.
In This Episode, Youāll Learn:
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Why readiness is an internal shiftānot a perfect schedule
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What quiet willingness looks like (and why motivation isnāt required)
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How to create space for study inside your actual life
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Why failure isnāt a setback, but a sign of engagement
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How to stop rushing and start building a system that lasts
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What to do when your resistance is louder than your reason
The Five Signs Youāre Ready to Study for the CPA Exam:
- Youāre willing to put in the time and focus.
- Youāve considered how studying willāand wonātāimpact your life.
- Youāre prepared to failāif thatās what it takes to figure it out.
- Youāre in it for the long haulāno shortcuts, no panic.
- Your reason for wanting this is stronger than your resistance.
Truth Check + Reflection Prompt:
At the end of the episode, Dawn invites you to reflect on each readiness sign and check in with honesty.
Which ones earned a yes?
Which ones need strengthening?
š Download the free Episode 10 Worksheet to go deeper with personalized prompts and micro-actions for each sign of readiness.
Mentioned in This Episode:
šÆ The 30-Day CPA Exam Confident Challenge
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Youāll get:
ā 30 days of focused study support
ā A guided email sequence with all of the lesson replays
ā Access to the private Facebook group
š Margarytaās CPA Exam Success Story
From three FAR failures to passing the entire CPA Examāproving that resilience, not perfection, is what carries you to the finish line.
Listen to Episode 7 for her full journey.
Final Takeaway:
Readiness isnāt something you wait forāitās something you build.
You donāt need perfect conditions to begin.
You need clarity, intention, and one step forward.
This episode helps you find that stepāand take it.
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