In this episode, Dan Molloy, P.E. talks with Cherian Joshua, a mechanical engineer who failed the PE once, procrastinated for two years, and finally broke through by changing how and where he studied. We dive into why studying alone at home wasn’t working, how nightly library sessions with a coworker became the turning point, and why booking the exam date and buying a prep course on the spot flipped the switch mentally. Cherian shares how counting problems backward from exam day, front-loading progress to survive holidays and sickness, and “getting stressed during practice” completely changed his exam-day experience—from panic and near burnout to calm, focused execution. If you’ve struggled with motivation, isolation, or exam anxiety, this conversation offers a clear, honest blueprint for turning things around.

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