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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 11 MIN

23. The 15-Minute Study Session

from CPA Exam Success · host Dawn Edelstein, CPA

🎙 The 15-Minute Study SessionHow to Reduce Resistance, Build Consistency, and Create Real CPA Exam ProgressEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn introduces The 15-Minute Study Session — a simple, powerful approach to starting (and sustaining) your CPA Exam studying without overwhelm. This lesson breaks down why long, “perfect” study sessions often stop candidates from starting at all, and how a small, consistent commitment creates real momentum and measurable improvement over time.Dawn explains how the 15-minute study session lowers resistance, builds consistency, and gets you into the feedback loop you need to study more efficiently. You’ll learn how this approach helps you collect real data from your studying, strengthen your ability to show up, and eventually expand your study time naturally — without forcing it.This episode is designed for CPA candidates who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or inconsistent, and want a realistic way to begin studying that actually works in real life. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. What the 15-Minute Study Session Is and Why It WorksDawn explains how a short, intentional study session helps you overcome all-or-nothing thinking and why 15 minutes is the ideal starting point for reducing resistance and actually beginning.2. Why Studying Less Can Lead to More CPA Exam ProgressYou’ll learn why progress doesn’t come from one long study session, but from small commitments done consistently — and how this approach creates real results over time.3. How Consistency Creates a Powerful Feedback LoopDawn walks through how showing up consistently allows you to gather information about focus, confusion, distractions, and progress — information you cannot access if you are not studying.4. How to Assess Your Study Sessions Without JudgmentThis section explains how to take just 1–2 minutes after each session to notice what worked and what didn’t, without self-criticism, so you can study more efficiently moving forward.5. How to Work With Resistance Instead of Fighting ItYou’ll learn why resistance is normal, how to expect it, and how starting with a small, manageable commitment helps you build confidence and strength instead of burning out.Key TakeawayThe 15-minute study session works because a small commitment done consistently leads to big results. It lowers resistance, builds consistency, creates a feedback loop, and strengthens your ability to show up and study effectively over time.👉 Click HERE to access the lesson slide deck.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast. The 15-minute study session is a tool you can use at any point in your CPA Exam journey — whether you’re just starting or rebuilding consistency — to stay connected to your progress and move forward with confidence.👉 Get Coached if you're ready to be supported, study with confidence, and pass with ease.💬 Let's Chat if you're stuck or overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. ($27 one-time offer)🗓️ Join 30-Day Study Challenge if you are in the start-stop study cycle and want to finally make studying a consistent habit. ($67)📲 Join Free Facebook Group and get real time support in my Monthly Masterclasses. (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.

🎙 The 15-Minute Study SessionHow to Reduce Resistance, Build Consistency, and Create Real CPA Exam ProgressEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dawn introduces The 15-Minute Study Session — a simple, powerful approach to starting (and sustaining) your CPA Exam studying without overwhelm. This lesson breaks down why long, “perfect” study sessions often stop candidates from starting at all, and how a small, consistent commitment creates real momentum and measurable improvement over time.Dawn explains how the 15-minute study session lowers resistance, builds consistency, and gets you into the feedback loop you need to study more efficiently. You’ll learn how this approach helps you collect real data from your studying, strengthen your ability to show up, and eventually expand your study time naturally — without forcing it.This episode is designed for CPA candidates who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or inconsistent, and want a realistic way to begin studying that actually works in real life. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. What the 15-Minute Study Session Is and Why It WorksDawn explains how a short, intentional study session helps you overcome all-or-nothing thinking and why 15 minutes is the ideal starting point for reducing resistance and actually beginning.2. Why Studying Less Can Lead to More CPA Exam ProgressYou’ll learn why progress doesn’t come from one long study session, but from small commitments done consistently — and how this approach creates real results over time.3. How Consistency Creates a Powerful Feedback LoopDawn walks through how showing up consistently allows you to gather information about focus, confusion, distractions, and progress — information you cannot access if you are not studying.4. How to Assess Your Study Sessions Without JudgmentThis section explains how to take just 1–2 minutes after each session to notice what worked and what didn’t, without self-criticism, so you can study more efficiently moving forward.5. How to Work With Resistance Instead of Fighting ItYou’ll learn why resistance is normal, how to expect it, and how starting with a small, manageable commitment helps you build confidence and strength instead of burning out.Key TakeawayThe 15-minute study session works because a small commitment done consistently leads to big results. It lowers resistance, builds consistency, creates a feedback loop, and strengthens your ability to show up and study effectively over time.👉 Click HERE to access the lesson slide deck.👉 Click HERE to get your FREE Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist download and custom GPT.Thanks for listening to today’s episode of the CPA Exam Success Podcast. The 15-minute study session is a tool you can use at any point in your CPA Exam journey — whether you’re just starting or rebuilding consistency — to stay connected to your progress and move forward with confidence.👉 Get Coached if you're ready to be supported, study with confidence, and pass with ease.💬 Let's Chat if you're stuck or overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. ($27 one-time offer)🗓️ Join 30-Day Study Challenge if you are in the start-stop study cycle and want to finally make studying a consistent habit. ($67)📲 Join Free Facebook Group and get real time support in my Monthly Masterclasses. (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.

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