L3 Motivation

CFA Level III
#21

Hey Mike,

You described exactly what happened to me for Level 2. I studied my tail off for June 2020 and was ready to conquer it and reload for Level 3 and be done in 2021… Then it got canceled and I was absolutely pissed! Don’t want to start a political debate here but needless to say - the “shutting down” aspect of COVID impacted me and my family directly and indirectly in many negative ways which also involved a death (not because of the virus itself, but because of the shutdown aspect).

So I studied again to get ready for December 2020… I even had the option at one point to chose if I wanted to change locations, so I actually weighed my hometown city vs the one I’m in now to see which way the political wind was likely to blow on canceling again. 50/50, and I chose wrong. Got canceled where I am, again. (And naturally, they wouldn’t let me change locations to make matters worse).

My motivation for taking level 2 this May is an absolute grind. I’m pissed off at a very deep level about how all of this has played out… So, I’m trying to channel that into studying but to be honest I am worn the hell out, big time. And just the thought of picking back up and studying another 400+ hours for Level 3 wears me out.

I recently had a baby, so I try to be thankful for her and what she’s brought into my world… but on the career side. Man I feel behind.

Hope my story relatively-motivates you, for what it’s worth as a relative multiple.

Cheers Mate

PS - When this is all over; I’ve thought about piecing an epic narrative together about the distance I’m willing to go to accomplish something. I figure, somewhere/someone is going to appreciate how determined I am and give me a shot to change the world. Or at the very least, I can help/motivate others to never give up.

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#22

@TheDan1mal thanks a lot. Congratulations to you on the baby !! :slight_smile:

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#23

Just imagine the amount of happiness you will feel when you get your results and you have cleared the exam. This should push you to study in the little time left until May. Believe me, my life is like ■■■■ right now, but receiving my pass results back in Feb made me feel on top of the world, it was really good. Like it completely made me feel better about life generally even though I have tons of other complications… SO Yea, the happiness you feel when you are done is GOOD.

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#24

Thanks @LadyMacbethStrategy !!

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#25

I’m in the same boat, but now I’m handling with my youger son (2 years) that need more attention…
I failed in my first attempt and I dedicated a lot of time in these two canceled tests… well it is the reason that I think this test is not fair or even ethical in some procedures with the candidates.
But as I said… now I’ll have another mission and I have to dedicate more attention to my son.
As motivation for you @Mikeritter : finish it as soon as possible cause family issues and work will drag you later or sooner.

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