# Episode 393: Stop Trying to HACK your Prep

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Podcast: [The ProPhysique Code](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-prophysique-code-2136150)
Published: 2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan dive into the nuance behind "prep hacks," and why chasing shortcuts or trying to make prep easier can actually make the process more difficult in the long run. Contest prep isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to challenge you, refine you, and require your full effort. Instead of looking for ways around the work, sometimes, leaning into and embracing the HARD, is key.

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