Subject: Our 7-step plan to be a productive CFA candidate (and person!)

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8 articles • 40 days to Dec20 • 120 days to Feb21 • 211 days to May21

We're focusing on productivity this week. Whether it's CFA exams, work, or other self-improvement projects you've got going, Sophie's 7-step productivity habit plan below will help you.


On Dec20 cancellations, one more location, Prague (CZ), was cancelled last week - updated articles below.


Read, and comment. If you have any questions, just reply and let me know.
Zee Tan, 300Hours

The Productivity Habit: A 7-Step Plan To Building Effective Routines

Sophie Macon • Tools

Learn how to be more productive by forming good habits - and getting rid of bad ones

Cultivate CFA-passing habits ➔

Dec 2020 CFA Exams Now Cancelled in 59 Locations: Updated FAQs

Zee Tan • News

More than 30% of exam locations cancelled, including all of India, major US, Europe and Asia locations.

Find out the latest, and what you can do ➔

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How to Create Your Own Super-Effective CFA Flashcards

Christine Martinez • Study Tips

Sometimes you find them ridiculously useful, and sometimes you may find them a bit ineffective - why is that? The secret to effective flashcard use is in the methods.

7 tips to transform flashcards into a powerful CFA study tool ➔

CFA Journey Planner: Easily Plan Your Exam Schedule

Sophie Macon • Tools

We've analyzed all available exam windows and mapped them out for you in our (beautiful) CFA Journey Planner.

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How to Use Coffee Productively for Your CFA Exam Studies

Sophie Macon • Study Tips

As a coffee fan, I've experimented with the frequency and dosage of caffeine, monitoring its effect on my focus and productivity on my work and CFA Program studies.

My 3 step plan to make caffeine work productively for you ➔

Dec20 vs 2021 CFA Exams: Should You Postpone?

Zee Tan • Analysis

Which would be better - Dec20 or a 2021 computer-based exam? Here are all the facts, analyses, and our recommendation.

To postpone, or not to postpone ➔

How To Improve Memory For Studying: CFA Exam Edition

Sophie Macon • Study Tips

In this guide, I'll show you 18 actionable ways to improve your memory, with CFA-exam-specific examples.

Our super-detailed guide to enhancing your study memory ➔

CFA Postponed? Here are 16 Alternative Fully-Online Courses You Can Complete

Sophie Macon • Guides

The best online courses for personal development, tailored to CFA candidates' profiles.

Upgrade yourself while waiting ➔

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Just look at this studylicious setup

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 158 likes • 1 comment

How's your CFA exam study setup looking these days?

I love the ergonomics of this screen-based setup...but not as much as I love the keyboard on that laptop!

See the full post ➔

Pandemic-friendly CFA exam alternatives

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Frustrated with CFA exam postponements? Here are a few alternative finance designations that could complement - or be an alternative - to your delayed CFA studies.

Some offer online proctoring, which means you can complete them from home.

See the full tweet ➔

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Get help with practice questions, the exam process, or advice on how to prepare.

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