You’re So Focused on What’s Missing

The CPA Exam Playbook with Blake Carroll · Aug 25, 2026 · 3m

When was the last time you felt grateful for any part of your CPA Exam journey?

It's easy to focus on everything that's difficult: how much you still have to learn, how long it's taking, the sacrifices you're making, and how far you still have to go.

In this episode, I challenge you to look in the other direction. Be grateful for the opportunity to pursue the CPA license, the progress you've already made, the people supporting you, and the resources and time you do have.

Gratitude doesn't make the exam easier. But it can change how you think about the experience, how you feel when you sit…