Misdirected intellectual curiosity? interested, absolute, possible, minimum, system

segalm

It seems to me that much of the energy and intellectual curiosity on the forum is directed only at ways to beat the system and do the absolute minimum amount of work. Is there a place here for those who are genuinely interested in the subject and want to learn as much as possible about it?

llxx

Well, some of the CFA syllabus is interesting. However, very few people find all (or most of it) to be useful. For instance, it was useful for me to learn the accounting stuff since I have no previous exposure to that subject. However, other parts, like most of ethics and the portfolio management, are just empty material that you just have to memorize.

zhaoyp

General Discussion occasionally hosts an enlightening thread.

random_walker47

^ Nice tweet

zephyranalyst

Hey Rhodes,

I must admit, there isn't a lot going of value going on ATM. From my experience, the forum tends to be valuable as you grow closer to the exam date. For level one, I found people were very willing to elaborate on sections that was having trouble understanding and it did help with calculator questions.

Swanand

@Rhodes1...dude, personally i am genuinly interestd in learning, understanding and putting the knowledge into practice. Sure, i also want the recognition but its not my main reason. Few years ago i enrolld 4 CFA, barely studied and found myself questioning my motives 4 enrolling on EXAM DAY. Faild then. Passd L1 this tym coz i hav different motives. Rite now i really wana apply what im learning 2 grow my personal stock portfolio. But its easier said then done. Half the tym i stil invest based on gut feel. Many of my friends, family know very little bout the stock market and its wealth building potential. They see it as gambling. So i wana educate myself and then hopefully make a business with this valuable knowledge. So yeah, some of us r in it to actually learn and use the knowledge. U are not alone bro.

senlinlang

No one is trying to "beat the system". This is the system! Most people have to study for a test that only is available once a year on top of working full time. Everyone wants to maximize their study efforts and pass the test on the first try.

Enjoy your intellectual discussions on financial theory and your band 5 fail while other people are firing out practice questions and preparing to pass.

genuinecfa

I have to admit my "misdirected intellectual curiosity" of studying and trying to pass the CFA exams is killing me.