Episode
Why smart people fail the SIE Exam and Series 7 Exam
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- Series 7 Whisperer
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- May 20, 2026
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- 2684
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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Podcast Episode Topics — Cognitive Biases That Hurt Test-Takers Dunning-Kruger Effect — fake confidence before the exam Self-Serving Bias — blaming the test instead of fixing weaknesses Confirmation Bias — studying what feels comfortable Overconfidence Bias — mistaking familiarity for mastery Planning Fallacy — unrealistic study timelines IKEA Effect — overvaluing your notes and spreadsheets Google/GP...