Most PMP candidates don't fail because they lack knowledge.

They fail because of something far more subtle—and far more dangerous: negative self-talk and second-guessing under pressure.

In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down why even smart, well-prepared PMP candidates sabotage themselves during studying, quizzes, and the exam itself. Drawing from Agile thinking, Scott reframes negative self-talk as a mental anti-pattern—an action that feels helpful in the moment but actually hurts performance.

You'll learn:

• Why fear and imposter syndrome show up specifically during PMP prep

• How stress hijacks decision-making, even when you know the material

• The difference between the threat voice and the operator voice in your head

• Why confidence is built during the study process—not after

• How to interrupt negative self-talk in real time

• The four pillars of the All-In PMP Success Mantra System: Control, Confidence, Consistency, and Support

This isn't a motivational pep talk. It's a practical mental framework for staying steady, confident, and focused while preparing for—and taking—the PMP exam.

If you've ever frozen on a question, changed an answer you originally knew, or walked away from a quiz feeling worse than when you started, this episode is for you.

🎯 Text or Call me and I will give you my All-In PMP Success Mantra System PDF so you can start replacing mental anti-patterns with habits that actually help you pass.