Most PMP candidates think they're struggling because they're "bad at people questions," "bad at process," or confused by business environment.

That's not the real problem.

In this episode, Scott breaks down how the PMP actually tests judgment — and why treating People, Process, and Business Environment as study categories is holding you back.

You'll learn:

• Why there are almost no "pure" people or process questions on the PMP

• How PMI blends people issues, process constraints, and business pressures into the same question

• The difference between memorizing frameworks and diagnosing situations

• Why more practice questions won't fix the problem if you're solving the wrong thing

• A new way to read PMP questions using a force-based decision lens

This episode isn't about tactics or memorization. It's about learning how PMI thinks — and how to recognize which force matters most right now.

By the end, you'll have a clear "light-bulb" moment and a practical challenge you can apply immediately to your next set of PMP questions.

This is the foundation for an upcoming series diving deeper into: People • Process • Business Environment — the right way.

If you keep missing PMP questions that feel easy, the problem probably isn't knowledge — it's how fast you're trying to act.

In this episode, Scott breaks down a hidden pattern that hurts a lot of capable PMP candidates: action bias. The instinct to jump straight into fixing, escalating, or documenting feels responsible — but on the PMP exam, it often leads to the wrong answer.

You'll learn:

• Why PMI punishes premature action on PMP questions

• How aggressiveness shows up subtly in answer choices

• What the PMP exam actually rewards instead

• A simple thinking model to slow down and choose better answers

This episode is about shifting from reactive thinking to disciplined decision-making — the mindset PMI is really testing.

If you want to improve your accuracy without memorizing more content, this episode is for you.

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There will be tons of vague questions on the PMP exam. Let me talk you through an approach to solving them. In this podcast we will use LIVE pmp question solving to build up your skills in solving those questions that leave you scratching your head.

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In this episode, I'm going to challenge you with a different question: Can you recognize the real problem type before you react?

Because on the PMP exam, you're not dealing with random scenarios. You're dealing with a small set of recurring project problems — the same breakdowns PMI tests again and again.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why PMP questions aren't random (even when they feel that way)

• How PMI expects you to diagnose a situation before choosing an answer

• The 8 core problem types that appear across the exam

• Why each problem type has predictable "good paths" and "bad paths"

• How identifying the problem first makes wrong answers collapse fast

If you've ever felt like you knew the material but still struggled to pick the right answer, this episode will give you a clearer way to see what's really being tested.

Nacho had a problem. She had to get the PMP in 6-weeks for a job interview. We partnered together to guide her to her PMP success before she stepped into the interview. This interview tells that story.

You will be able to use the lessons learned to refine your PMP skills and get ready faster. If you want me to guide you - I am one call away - 757-759-5282.

Call or text me. I will help you! Scott

If the PMP exam feels random, frustrating, or harder than it should be — this episode will change how you see it.

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mistakes PMP candidates make: they try to solve every question instead of understanding what PMI is actually testing.

Here's the truth most people miss: The PMP exam is not random. It uses the same few problems over and over — just dressed up in different words, industries, and scenarios.

You'll learn:

• Why PMP questions feel chaotic (and why that's intentional)

• How PMI really evaluates your answers

• The PMO mental model that makes questions predictable

• The 3 decision lenses PMI consistently rewards — and why using them changes everything

This episode isn't about memorizing more content or grinding harder. It's about learning how to think the way PMI wants you to think — before you ever choose an answer.

If you've ever said, "I knew the material, but the questions got me," this episode is for you.

🎧 In the next episode, I'll show you how to identify the one dominant issue every PMP question is testing — and how that makes bad answers fall apart fast.

How long are you planning to study for the PMP?

Most people don't have a real answer — they just keep grinding and hope they'll feel "ready" someday.

In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down the real reason some PMP candidates pass in weeks while others struggle for a year or more — and it has nothing to do with intelligence, experience, or effort.

You'll learn:

• The four levels of PMP study most people never realize they're stuck in

• Why working harder can actually slow you down

• The single biggest indicator of how long the PMP will take you

• How to move from memorization to judgment — the skill the PMP actually tests

This episode will help you:

• Study smarter, not longer

• Build real confidence instead of burnout

• Become a better project manager while preparing for the exam

If you've been putting in the hours but not seeing progress, this episode will change how you think about PMP prep.

Questions that compare the Project Manager role and the Project Lead role are some of the easiest places to get stuck on the PMP exam — especially when both answers sound reasonable.

In this episode, I walk you through a simple 2-step decision framework you can use to solve these questions consistently:

• Where does the problem live — inside the team system or outside of it? • Can it be handled at that level, or does it need to be escalated?

We'll apply this thinking to practical scenarios and break down how PMI expects you to approach execution issues, authority decisions, and escalation — without memorizing job titles or overanalyzing org charts.

This episode is about learning how to think, not what to memorize, so you can walk into exam day calm, confident, and in control.