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Mar 2025
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EP 173: 7 Tips for Balancing Work & CMA ...

NATHAN LIAO, CMA / ANCHOR
About this episode

Discover how to balance work, CMA studies, and personal life effectively in this episode. You'll learn seven key strategies to manage your schedule, optimize study techniques, and maintain wellness, ensuring you succeed in your CMA journey without burning out. Plus, I'll share a game-changing tip to cut your study time in half!

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