AJ, I cannot agree with you anymore. I remembered that I spent 500 hours to pass level 2 exam and felt like I was an idiot while others just spent 300 hours on the exam LOL. I also want to tell you that I finally passed level 3 exam and just submitted my application to become a charterholder. Your videos were a great support for me while studying for the exam. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences,thoughts and updates about CFA. Hope everyone who’s still struggling with the exam and watching this video will become a CFA Charaterholder.
@@okaygaurav I think AJ has covered pretty much. When I was studying, I didn’t work overtime and tried my best to save as much time as possible, so I can study as much as I can. I wrote down the formulas on the white board and windows in my office, so I can take a look at them when I wasn’t focusing on my work lol. If you can work from home, that will be the best. Our office has hybrid schedule, but I love that I can save my commute time for study. Best of luck!
Man thanks so much for posting this video I'm a chartered accountant working in a consultancy role at one of the big 4s This is exactly what I needed to hear from someone. Thanks so much !!
This video, this reminds me of the energy and the commitment I had when I did levels 1 &2 and that really paid off! it’s true that we have to work hard for everything that we want in this world there is no shortcut about it, thanks AJ for reminding us this and for your motivational words 😊
Amazing content. But I have to say that your dad has a big role in your achievement as his discipline and how you have witnessed it since a child. DAD. SO PROUD OF YOU!
Heh, the way I did college was similar. The DoD demanded a degree and suggested WGU (online, self driven, accredited). Just between work, school, and sleep 133 hours out of the 168 hours in my week were scheduled that entire year -_-. Upside, I did 6 years of college in 1 and only spent 7k-ish for my IT degree and MBA (its pay per semester, not credit hour). The "it dies or I die. There is no compromise" mindset is a hell of a thing.
Ii didn't pursue CFA until in 40$... thus Wife two children travel multiple mortgages... time management crucial... looking back was a fast moving whirlwind... NEVER missed time with my girls however committre to post 9pm and per 7AM studying allowedn zeron familysacrifice .... usually reading on bike multitasking exercise
Adopting this mindset is really a game changer. Thank you for sharing! In your daily study session, what was your objective (or what is ideal) - Is it clocking your set hours of studying (e.g. 3 hours), or is it finishing up a module/reading and/or set of questions? If it’s the latter, what do you do when you’ve already clocked in your hours but you’re not yet finished w/ your reading or answering practice questions?
Happy to share! For me it was literally to sit down and study for 3 hours. Didn't matter to me where i left off. As long as it was 3 good hours. Not sure if it was the best strategy or not but worked for me.
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Regarding the 1am -4pm schedule, be honest, were you on stimulants? Using addy’s or something? Or just naturally a insomniac unicorn of a person? I ask this seriously, I TRIED the ‘sleep is for the weak’ grind for a college semester where I crammed a full class sched between a full-time job and it was HELL that didn’t even pay off as I ended up trapped in a ongoing cycle of brain-fog/fatigue /stress that no amount of espresso could fully cure. I experienced cognitive decline that interfered with my memory retention and communication to the point I came across ‘special’ and I repeatedly got sick. All this just to earn straight C and D grades. It was a tough lesson teaching me Sleep is IMPERATIVE…unless you have a bio-hack in your arsenal, and even then it will catch up with you sooner or later.
Would you recommend taking a year off and studying full time L1-3 or doing a hybrid with work towards the 4800 hours and studying? I really want to put myself in the best possible position to get good marks but dont want to set myself back a year
Hi AJ! Thanks for this video. I wanted to ask you the name of the job you worked? I’m trying to plan in advance and subsequently apply for jobs that will give me enough room to study too. Please do share with me 🙏🏿
Absolutely loved the part where you mentioned it's a requirement to study 3 hours a day, not an option. Just wanted to ask did you usually take any breaks in these sessions and are they included in these 3 hours? And was it the same amount of time on the weekend also? 🤔
Hello, How are you? I have a question about how can i traveling to the America and working in Financial filed. I should have a college from America, because some people's tell me CFA is not enough to working in America.
AJ has your father lived a happy life? If he would not have a family, he could work less, travel more, sleep with more women, invest in more businesses, buy more luxury stuff, live a more fulfilling life. Or am I wrong again?
I enjoy your videos - they're very informative and helpful. Its a terrible, however that you had to do this video from a prison cell. Hope you get out soon....
Hey Aj how can i write you any question i have if you have any public contact i might use to ask if i have any question However i have one question now , while searching i am in my 2nd year in college i still need 1.5 years to be eligible i found some packages on amazon costing 200$ish are those useful to prepare ? Are they legit ?
AJ, I cannot agree with you anymore. I remembered that I spent 500 hours to pass level 2 exam and felt like I was an idiot while others just spent 300 hours on the exam LOL. I also want to tell you that I finally passed level 3 exam and just submitted my application to become a charterholder. Your videos were a great support for me while studying for the exam. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences,thoughts and updates about CFA. Hope everyone who’s still struggling with the exam and watching this video will become a CFA Charaterholder.
Hi Yuki,
Congratulations on passing!!!! I'm glad the videos could be of help!
Yuki, I'm gonna start preparing for the August 2023 level 3 exam with a full time job.. couple of tips ?
@@okaygaurav I think AJ has covered pretty much. When I was studying, I didn’t work overtime and tried my best to save as much time as possible, so I can study as much as I can. I wrote down the formulas on the white board and windows in my office, so I can take a look at them when I wasn’t focusing on my work lol. If you can work from home, that will be the best. Our office has hybrid schedule, but I love that I can save my commute time for study. Best of luck!
When I was studying for the exams, I made sure set aside some time to cry about how hard it is to be in the CFA program. It helped a lot.
Lol not a bad idea!
Hahaha 😂😂😂😂. I will be trying
Makes it worthwhile in the end though! congratulations if you passed.
I was seriously reading your comment for some advice
This is the best video on how to beat procrastination 💔. My biggest enemy when wanting to study and work
Hope it can help!
This is true. I battle with myself if I feel like studying or not. Never thought about is as a requirement. Great advice
Man thanks so much for posting this video
I'm a chartered accountant working in a consultancy role at one of the big 4s
This is exactly what I needed to hear from someone. Thanks so much !!
You got it!
Could you guide me which one should i takr next. Interms of career growth and scope
This video, this reminds me of the energy and the commitment I had when I did levels 1 &2 and that really paid off! it’s true that we have to work hard for everything that we want in this world there is no shortcut about it, thanks AJ for reminding us this and for your motivational words 😊
Amazing content. But I have to say that your dad has a big role in your achievement as his discipline and how you have witnessed it since a child. DAD. SO PROUD OF YOU!
Best plan I’ve ever heard.. thank you 🙏 I like the it’s REQUIRED lesson , absolutely life changing l, never looked at it that way.
Exactly!!
Imagine an ACCA student watching this video for tips and tricks regarding studying with a full time job lol. Great info!
great ....my DAD was like that only......he never complained....thank u
Heh, the way I did college was similar. The DoD demanded a degree and suggested WGU (online, self driven, accredited). Just between work, school, and sleep 133 hours out of the 168 hours in my week were scheduled that entire year -_-. Upside, I did 6 years of college in 1 and only spent 7k-ish for my IT degree and MBA (its pay per semester, not credit hour).
The "it dies or I die. There is no compromise" mindset is a hell of a thing.
Crazy what you can get done.
Wow I'm actually surprised how much time I probably waste ever week I'm definitely going to try this method
Great information and advices! Thank you my friend!
Superb. You opened my eyes bro.
Hope it helps!
Hey, AJ. Loved the story you shared about your dad! Thanks for sharing and great message here, man!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you brother. Inspiratation!
Bro is finally promoting balance
Great advice
Ii didn't pursue CFA until in 40$... thus Wife two children travel multiple mortgages... time management crucial... looking back was a fast moving whirlwind... NEVER missed time with my girls however committre to post 9pm and per 7AM studying allowedn zeron familysacrifice .... usually reading on bike multitasking exercise
Adopting this mindset is really a game changer. Thank you for sharing! In your daily study session, what was your objective (or what is ideal) - Is it clocking your set hours of studying (e.g. 3 hours), or is it finishing up a module/reading and/or set of questions? If it’s the latter, what do you do when you’ve already clocked in your hours but you’re not yet finished w/ your reading or answering practice questions?
Happy to share! For me it was literally to sit down and study for 3 hours. Didn't matter to me where i left off. As long as it was 3 good hours. Not sure if it was the best strategy or not but worked for me.
Thanks Aj!
我是一个中国考生，来学习学习你的经验哈哈哈
thanks AJ！
I needed to hear this.
Thank you for sharing this! Looking forward to your scheduling for people w kids lol.
Hahaha.
Dad ❤
Thank you.
Very inspiring bro
This strategy is great. But, 1am - 4am. Health n Enough sleep is important. 😊
Yes its not ideal, but necessary sometimes...
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Regarding the 1am -4pm schedule, be honest, were you on stimulants? Using addy’s or something? Or just naturally a insomniac unicorn of a person?
I ask this seriously, I TRIED the ‘sleep is for the weak’ grind for a college semester where I crammed a full class sched between a full-time job and it was HELL that didn’t even pay off as I ended up trapped in a ongoing cycle of brain-fog/fatigue /stress that no amount of espresso could fully cure. I experienced cognitive decline that interfered with my memory retention and communication to the point I came across ‘special’ and I repeatedly got sick. All this just to earn straight C and D grades.
It was a tough lesson teaching me Sleep is IMPERATIVE…unless you have a bio-hack in your arsenal, and even then it will catch up with you sooner or later.
Would you recommend taking a year off and studying full time L1-3 or doing a hybrid with work towards the 4800 hours and studying? I really want to put myself in the best possible position to get good marks but dont want to set myself back a year
I don't recommend that just because I think real world experience is more valuable than the CFA in general.
good video
Hi AJ! Thanks for this video. I wanted to ask you the name of the job you worked? I’m trying to plan in advance and subsequently apply for jobs that will give me enough room to study too. Please do share with me 🙏🏿
Wealth management client service.
I have level 3 in February and a 3 month old new born.
Looking forward for “tips on how to study for fathers”
haha congrats on your kid!
At least you got through the first 2 pre-kids!
Hi! Nice video, highly motivational. Do you recommend to buy the CFA books for the level 1 or will the learning ecosystem work as well?
Does the learning ecosystem have all the CFA curriculum in it?
Can you do a video for college students?
Yes! Great idea, thanks.
Would be nice!
Absolutely loved the part where you mentioned it's a requirement to study 3 hours a day, not an option. Just wanted to ask did you usually take any breaks in these sessions and are they included in these 3 hours? And was it the same amount of time on the weekend also? 🤔
Right. I took some breaks, but then I would add 10 minutes on to the end of the study session. And yes 3 hours each day on weekends.
Hello,
How are you?
I have a question about how can i traveling to the America and working in Financial filed.
I should have a college from America, because some people's tell me CFA is not enough to working in America.
If you have a college degree internationally, but you earn the CFA charter, you do have a good chance at getting a job in the U.S.
Hey man you are the alpha cfa youtuber... curious if you were tempted to take cipm level 2 given stackable pliabikity post charter!?
Haha thanks. No I never really considered taking the CIPM. Even though I have 2 designations, I'm not really one for academics.
Cool... ty as agreed i almost guilty not executing however I am probably done studying for exams at this juncture
L2 candidate here. Please answer this.
Is it a bad idea to study full time and clear L2 and L3 back to back in about a year time frame?
No, but you can probably make it happen while working at the same time. Unless your job demands 70-80 hours per week.
how do i get started?
Sign up on the CFA website!
It is all well and good until you have kids. After work, you have to cook, clean, bathe them, so how do you find time then?
I have no idea then. I think people with kids just study early mornings.
AJ has your father lived a happy life? If he would not have a family, he could work less, travel more, sleep with more women, invest in more businesses, buy more luxury stuff, live a more fulfilling life. Or am I wrong again?
He would definitely say it has been a happy life.
What was the tool you used to make your schedule at 4 seconds?
Microsoft outlook
Are you being held as hostage to make this video in a cave?
Haha yea in my own lair.
you should start a cfa study support course or something. If you do give me a discount 😉
Lol
I'm finding it hard to even find an entry level role. Still took the exam in November. Idk if it's worth it
Sometimes you need to apply for hundreds of jobs before you find the right one.
No way impossible for me
Doing CFA is a good decision or not. bet confused
I enjoy your videos - they're very informative and helpful. Its a terrible, however that you had to do this video from a prison cell. Hope you get out soon....
Hey Aj how can i write you any question i have if you have any public contact i might use to ask if i have any question
However i have one question now , while searching i am in my 2nd year in college i still need 1.5 years to be eligible i found some packages on amazon costing 200$ish are those useful to prepare ? Are they legit ?
You can send me an email! Address is in my channel bio. And I probably would not recommend those packages without knowing more.
You spent so much time on study, how could you get married? Didn’t you need time for dating?😂
pass the exam, get the big bag 💰 then go dating once rich
if you're married you can dump your life responsibilities on them
If that is so, you will get a divorce certificate faster than you pass level 1 🙏
😂