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Alan failed his test twice before passing it. Maybe we should take a listen to what he has to say: *** Hey Brian, I was an Anatomy and Physiology college instructor for 12 years before going to PA school. I was used to GIVING tests, not taking them! I emailed you a couple of weeks ago to … [Read more...] about 3rd time’s the charm

I picked up a philosophy this week that I’m pushing to the foreground. I’ve heard it before and I’ve used it before, but I’m really going to start pushing on it. My in-laws came to the United States when they were in their early twenties. They didn’t speak English and had no money. My … [Read more...] about It isn’t what you have

We started an exercise program with my kids during this lockdown. They were playing sports 6-7 days a week and now, nothing. So we’re doing some drills, but the big thing we are doing is running. They both hate it. They “stink at it.” It’s no fun. That was at the beginning. Once around the block … [Read more...] about Skills, Skills, Skills

I’ve been working on test-taking skills since the 6th grade. I didn’t know it, but that’s what I was doing. Looking for “easier” solutions. If I knew how to pass tests, I could goof off more and still get grades that were “good enough.” I was always a straight B student, and I put in zero work. … [Read more...] about Test-taking over and over and over

Zach failed his exam. He was down. Way down. It was his PANRE and, although you can keep working, you feel like crap and you have to start over. It’s a demoralizing and life-sucking experience. Here’s what he did to pass the second time: *** Brian, I emailed you back having just failed … [Read more...] about Failed and then passed