18. The Simple Study System Part 1: Schedule to Make It Real

🎙 The Simple Study System – Part 1: Schedule to Make It RealThe 5 Essential Steps to Create a Weekly CPA Exam Study Schedule That Actually WorksEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn kicks off Part 1 of her Simple Study System with a deep dive into scheduling. Instead of vague advice or overly complicated plans, she walks you step by step through a simple, repeatable process you can complete in just 15 minutes each week.This episode is designed to help you create a study schedule that fits into your real life. Dawn explains how CPA exam preparation doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and why looking at your entire week is the key to staying consistent without burnout.You’ll learn how to decide on your weekly study sessions, account for work, family, and personal responsibilities, and intentionally schedule your time so studying stops feeling overwhelming and starts feeling doable.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. How to Plan Your Weekly Study Schedule in 15 MinutesDawn explains how to set aside just 15 minutes each week to plan your study sessions, then rinse and repeat. This approach removes daily decision fatigue and gives you clarity for the entire week.2. How to Decide on Study Sessions Before Scheduling ThemYou’ll learn how to choose the number of study hours for the week, break them into realistic study sessions, and list them before placing anything on your calendar.3. How to Account for Your Whole Life (Not Just Studying)Dawn walks you through listing all weekly tasks and activities including work, family responsibilities, self-care, meals, and sleep, then prioritizing them so studying fits into your actual schedule.4. The Difference Between Fixed, Flexible, and Free TimeYou’ll learn how to:• Identify fixed time that must happen at specific times• Schedule flexible time for priorities that need consistency but not rigidity• Protect free time so your schedule doesn’t get overtaken by other people’s urgencies5. How to Create a Trial Schedule and Adjust It Over TimeDawn explains why scheduling is a process of trial and error and how, after a few weeks of testing and adjusting, you’ll land on a schedule that supports consistent studying and long-term CPA Exam Success.Key TakeawayYou are the guardian of your time. When you intentionally schedule fixed time, flexible time, and free time, you stop reacting to your week and start leading it. This process helps you build consistency without sacrificing the rest of your life.👉 Click HERE to access the lesson slide deck.👉 Click HERE for your FREE 🎁: Custom GPT Scheduler that walks you through this entire process step-by-step.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to Part 1 of The Simple Study System. In upcoming episodes, Dawn will continue breaking down her Simple Study System so you know exactly how to Track, Assess, and Reward your progress all the way to the CPA Exam finish line 🏁.👉 Get CPA Exam Success Coaching if you're ready to be supported, study with confidence, and pass with ease.💬 Let's Chat on Zoom if you're stuck or overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. ($27 one-time offer)🗓️ Join my 30-Day Study Challenge if you are in the start-stop study cycle and want to finally make studying a consistent habit. ($67)📲 Join my Free Facebook Group and get real time support in my weekly LIVEs plus early access to my podcast episodes. (Free)📩 Have a question or want to share your breakthrough? Send me a message—I’d love to hear from you!🎧 Follow & Leave a Review if you found this episode helpful. Your support helps other CPA Exam candidates find this podcast!©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.