I am at the office to study for my last CPA exam. No motivation to study though. Any suggestions how to get though this ?

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Coffee. Crippling fear of losing your other passed exams. $5,000 bonus after passing it.

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Vyvanse or Addy

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Realize that, if you dont pass as now, itll only get harder. Choice is yours.

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Life after you're finally done with the CPA ... Forever!

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Drugs

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💭💭💭💭💰💰💰💰💰💰. Think about the bonus.

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