Stamina/Endurance Issue - Page 2

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  • March 25, 2013 at 6:45 pm #176849
    Anonymous
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    Okay, I have detected a pretty big obstacle: I can’t tackle more than about 10 questions at one time without having to take a break to watch Youtube videos or do some other shenanigans. This is not good considering there are 90 MCQs and 7 simulations on FAR, and on the actual exam you can’t watch Youtube videos or check Facebook. Considering that I take FAR on April 6, 2013 (about 2 weeks away), anyone got any suggestions to remedy this obstacle?

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  • March 26, 2013 at 1:11 am #408063
    nbad311
    Member

    My max is about 2 hours, SOMETIMES 2.5. after that I am useless for a bit.

    But I can get up, move to a different location ( drive somewhere, not just living room to office) and do something in between like shop. Those are my best days, like a Saturday.

    Get up, study 2, go to the gym, study 2, go to the mall, find another coffee shop, and get in another 2. I am happy with 6 hours on a weekend day.

    This is how I work around it. Somethings I can not change… studying for more than 2.5 hours at a time is one of them, so I work around it!!

    REG - 65, 70, 80!
    BEC - 35, 62, 79!
    AUD - 73, 75!
    FAR - 65, 73, 70, 75! DONE.

    March 26, 2013 at 1:35 am #408064
    smp73
    Member

    @neika822 I was having the text problem! I have politely told my friends that I need some “me” time for a while. No one knows I am taking REG again in April. So far they are respecting my need for space and its turned into some great study time.

    @Kricket I have not read it. Might have to check it out. By the way 10,000 steps is difficult when you sit at a desk all day and study all night and it's not a gym night! 🙂 My study breaks include dancing around my house with my dogs (one of them actually dances if you ask him!)

    I can not wait to “have a life again” where my biggest worry is how far I can run not how many hours of studying I can get in after work!

    NYS CPA License # 113563
    CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

    Training for a half marathon post studying!

    March 26, 2013 at 11:53 am #408065
    mla1169
    Participant

    another vote for the Pomodoro method. Used it while studying for my last few exams, now use it for housework 🙂

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    March 26, 2013 at 1:35 pm #408066
    MCLKT
    Participant

    I love pomodoro.

    Here is my app of choice:

    https://pomodairo.en.softonic.com/

    Also, I have found three failing scores really helped keep me motivated.

    I got burnt out for a couple of weeks after my second pass, and I had to take a break.

    But, knowing my test date and using the Ninja planner, every day is planned out. I know if I want to take the test and feel confident I passed, I have to study now. Trust the system, and do the work. But don't sell yourself short.

    If you want something bad enough, you will find a way to make it happen. You can overcome distractions and difficulties staying focused. You have to know yourself, and mitigate your weaknesses while playing to your strengths.

    If you want it bad enough, you will do the work.

    I know those cats are cute, and sure there could be some interesting pics, pins, comments, or status updates. But none of that will make you feel better if you don't pass. Check those things during a break, or in small doses of moderation. (I'm not good at moderation, so I just shut my FB down. And sometimes turn off the wifi switch on my laptop). I also put a pic of Nicolas Cage as my wallpaper for my computer, and it keeps me from even looking up at the screen.

    Keep your pencil sharp and your head down.

    https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREIjCrAg6uTZsq97vOv4h2Q-gtyh5cFzJwJbYxTdM7J0PCaxw_VA

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    March 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm #408067
    neika822
    Participant

    Oooh, I can understand the Nicolas Cage thing 🙂 Definitely don't want to see that.

    R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
    B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

    DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

    CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

    March 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm #408068
    MCLKT
    Participant

    Yeah, lol, it seriously creeps me out, I won't even want to touch my computer!

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    March 26, 2013 at 3:19 pm #408069
    MustPass1988
    Member

    I put this image as the background on my phone to kepe me motivated 😉

    https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cpa+exam+memes&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=656869E876D36479ED2DB5A4F5BAB6641599F889&selectedIndex=7

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    March 26, 2013 at 3:27 pm #408070
    MCLKT
    Participant

    Mustpass1988, that was my image for AUD in Jan! 🙂

    This is my daytime pic:

    https://www.cogniview.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1337119349.png

    Nic only comes out at night 🙂

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    March 26, 2013 at 3:41 pm #408071
    neika822
    Participant

    OMG @MustPass1988 – I'm SO using this for everything. Just plastering it everywhere.

    R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
    B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

    DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

    CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

    March 26, 2013 at 3:48 pm #408072
    jeff
    Keymaster

    Study less, post here more* is my recommendation.

    *unless you purchased the Ten Point Combo…then you need to study more, post here less

    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

    March 26, 2013 at 3:53 pm #408073
    MustPass1988
    Member

    Haha isn't it great?! Love it. My husband keeps jokingly telling me to “get that guy off of your phone!”

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    March 26, 2013 at 3:58 pm #408074
    jeff
    Keymaster

    Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

    March 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm #408075
    neika822
    Participant

    I did purchase the combo 🙂 But I'm listening to audio right now at work… does that count??

    My bf can make a fuss all he wants, this picture isn't going ANYWHERE. Even after I pass the exam 🙂

    R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
    F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
    B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

    DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

    CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

    March 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm #408076
    smp73
    Member

    Um….I just made a picture of my 74 the background on my phone and on my computer screens at work. That should help with some motivation.

    NYS CPA License # 113563
    CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

    Training for a half marathon post studying!

    March 26, 2013 at 4:32 pm #408077
    Getting a CPA
    Member

    How badly do you want the corner office?

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