Subject: Productivity, work/life balance hacks, career management tips

8 articles • 78d to May'23 • 176d to Aug'23 • 257d to Nov'23 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 articles • 78d to May'23 • 176d to Aug'23 • 257d to Nov'23

  • Productivity and work life balance: Balancing work, studying and a family at the same time sounds impossible. We hope our tips help, especially on how to start and maintain productive routines in your life to stay sane and still get things done.
  • Effective studying: We look at how to improve our study habits from 3 different angles: eating healthier, using flashcards and spacing out our study sessions.
  • Career management: With news of global companies reducing workforce, here's a checklist of what to do if the worst happens. If you're considering the CFA Program, it's one of the few designations where its charterholders work in a broad range of finance careers. We've included lots of data on CFA careers for reference.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🛼


Productive Habits: A 7-Step Plan To Building Effective Routines

Productive Habits: A 7-Step Plan To Building Effective Routines

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

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How To Balance Work, Study And Family: 5 Valuable Tips

How To Balance Work, Study And Family: 5 Valuable Tips

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

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15 Natural Brain Foods For Studying And Exams

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Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

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The Best Tip On How To Study Effectively For Exams In A Short Time

The Best Tip On How To Study Effectively For Exams In A Short Time

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Studying fast in a short time, obviously, is a super valuable skill for exam prep.

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CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips To Create An Effective One

CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips To Create An Effective One

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

The best kind of flashcards are the ones you create yourself.

Here's the best way to make study flashcards ➔

CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Why do firms like hiring CFA charterholders? We ask them and find out.

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CFA Careers: What Are Typical Job Opportunities For CFA Charterholders?

CFA Careers: What Are Typical Job Opportunities For CFA Charterholders?

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

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What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

Zee Tan • Career Advice

When the big layoff happens, you may feel a bit lost or panicked. We've been through it. If and when that happens, stick to this essential checklist.

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