EXAM DAY CONFIDENCE: 5 STEPS TO DEVELOP "BEAST MODE" FOR EXAM DAY

[@fernandom6]

10:03 They really missed the point Dr. Neil. You're amazing.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you Fernando. You got the message. :)

[@TheIIDarkshadowII]

You vs you. I failed the first time. I was so afraid. So crippled by what ifs. Got into the room, did my first block and knew, right then and there that I couldn't do it. I gave up during my test. I was a nervous wreck. But I knew the material. I did the studying. I read the books. The monster wasn't on the page or in the computer. It was in my head the entire time. I have 12 days left until my second try. And I know in my heart that I will not fail. Because I have what it takes. I'm far better now. I know exactly what I'm doing. And so I will pass. Thank you for this Dr.Neil. You are an inspiration to us all.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Create that "Shadow" and when that 'fear' tries to show itself during the test, self-talk it away. Fear was not invited to this party. AFTER you PASS, share your story, your mentality.

[@subhi7945]

“If you cannot go into bed at night saying that i’m better today than i was yesterday then don’t go to sleep” This is so inspiring and motivating .💙

[@RandyNeilMD]

Subhi, Thank you for the comment. Hope you are well.

[@sarahzg7550]

Thank you for your vulnerability, your amazing sensitivity and great mindset.. you’re so inspiring Dr.Neil, your huge inner work is very obvious to us …we need more doctors with a mentality like yours… way up!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you Sarah, Appreciate the kind words.

[@michelle00793]

You inspire me to do more, be more and serve more Dr.Neil. Thank you for being you and being vulnerable to share your childhood story with us here. For me you're that James Bond that you are talking about visualizing to be that cool, collective and calm person in the test center. Thank you for your relentless service to this community. I can't wait to be on the other side and talk about you in my success story!! Pure gratitude !!

[@RandyNeilMD]

I look forward to listening to your story...

[@Jayatmos]

Re-watching this the day before I take Step 1 and by watching your videos I've seen so much mental growth and assurance in letting my own process have its way. Walking into tomorrow with courage, having confidence in my preparation and knowing the best is still yet to come. Thank you for everything Dr. Neil!

[@RandyNeilMD]

CONFIDENCE is key... Everything will work out perfectly. With that being said.. you ARE much more than the exam and the title. Walk with COURAGE. Enjoy the moment! Keep me posted.

[@madihafathima8140]

Dr. Neil! I just wanted to let you know that your “simple black and white basic” videos have motivated me throughout my USMLE journey. They helped me with my step 1 exam and I am now going to give my step 2 exam in 2 days. Your presence means a lot to this IMG with minimal to no guidance in a foreign country! Please remember me in your prayers. It has been a rough journey but thank you for being a part of it! 🙏🏻

[@RandyNeilMD]

Madiha, Thank you for taking time to write such a nice comment before your exam. STAY CONFIDENT, STATRY STRONG....No matter the outcome...MOVE FORWARD!! I have walked the path you are taking... CONFIDENCE AND AN UNWAVERING DESIRE TO SUCCEED WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH.

[@yusufshaikh4942]

You remind me of what I want to become, but better, hopefully. I'm not throwing you down in any way. My exam's in a week and knowing I've got a guardian angel looking out for me is calming is a strange way. Love your work, keep up inspiring greatness.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Yes, when you get past some of these 'hurdles', help the next guy in line...

[@yusufshaikh4942]

I love that attitude! Hopefully, we can meet up and share experiences one day, State side. Stay blessed 🙌

[@HT.100]

Today I passed step 1. I feel that one of the most valuable resource for this entire journey was your motivational videos. The way you uplifted me was something I now realise I desperately needed. Step 1 is no joke. It makes a man out of you. And I was always iffy on it. Didn't know that if I had what it took to pass it. One of my seniors commented to me that you need to watch some motivational videos. I never really took his advice seriously until I got nearer to my exams when I was studying for 16 hours/day consecutively for several days and a stretch and at the end you are just running on fumes basically. That is when you start exhausting your last emotional, psychological and mental reserves and you try to extract whatever will power you have to carry you across the finish line. That is when you need external motivation/ motivational videos to remind you of why you are doing this and why you started in the first place Stuff related to the steps is covered in many videos and in many places but the videos that I derived the greatest value from from your channel were/are the motivational videos. Hope you read this continue to motivate me and others and I have motivated many people to do good in life because of you. I just wanted to let you know that I have passed it forward

[@RandyNeilMD]

OUTSTANDING!!! ENJOY THE MOMENT!! I appreciate your kind words. You put in the hard work and it is now paying off. After STEP 1, the process begins to 'become real' and very obtainable. Don't lose any momentum... START ATTACKING STEP 2... Thank you for the update. KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

[@syedasajida8386]

Dr Neil, we doctors immensely appreciate the amount of efforts you put behind each video. Thank you for the help you provide . This was one of your best videos I watched so far.❤

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you for taking time to comment. Glad video was helpful. Keep me posted in your progress.

[@asmaadalhi519]

Thank you doctor, great tips.. exam in less than 10 days and I’m almost approaching my 37wks pregnancy. But now I’m worried about the hard chair part and long exam hours 🥲

[@RandyNeilMD]

Ha... It's my theory that you will have a very smart child. EPIGENETICS would say that the child is preparing to com into an environment that has high academic requirements and all the "smart genes" are being turned on... Just my theory of course... STAY HEALTHY, STAY FOCUSED.

[@asmaadalhi519]

@@RandyNeilMD This theory made my day🤩 thank you doctor

[@halimcremer]

Thanks so much for this video. I am sitting a clinical exam in 9 weeks and I am struggling to keep a positive mindset to this but your video helped. Confidence is built and not automatic. Thank you

[@RandyNeilMD]

CONFIDENCE is KEY... Stay STRONG!! Keep me posted.

[@tanyamateo1813]

Thank you Dr. Neil for your inspiring words!! For taking your time to guides us through our career journey and making learning soo much easier!

[@RandyNeilMD]

You are MOST welcome... Keep moving FORWARD!! Maintain the right "mind set" approach and it will ALWAYS be PERFECTION!

[@TheGhadaelarbash]

This was extremely relaxing to listen to … we love your style ..we appreciate your effort.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Glad it is helpful... I have walked the path of feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders...

[@PowderChaser]

13:45 I like that! I'm retaking this for second time in few days and I appreciate the words. Thank you Dr. Neil!

[@RandyNeilMD]

George, Glad video has been helpful. STAY FOCUSED, STAY STRONG!!

[@Tabletennistroubadour]

Calm, cool, collective. I got the message, Thank you so much Dr Neil.

[@juanbonilla1744]

Struggled with test taking anxiety for a long time. Really needed to listen to this. Thanks, Dr. Neil!

[@ernestfosu2553]

It’s simple and comprehensive at the same time. Thanks a lot Doc.🙏🏼!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Perfect. Thank you Ernest.

[@muhammadasim-ju1nt]

you are amazing Dr Neil.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you for the comment

[@MisterAudiobass]

I test in 3 days this video came at the perfect time! 🙏🏽

[@RandyNeilMD]

CRUSH IT.

[@amerbinjarrah4427]

OMG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS 😭😭❤️. Exam in a few weeks

[@RandyNeilMD]

Glad is was helpful. Please keep me posted on your exam progress.

[@tal8871]

Thank you for making these videos for us. Really helps a lot

[@RandyNeilMD]

Glad you like them!

[@MOHITSHARMA-oe3fc]

Damm....... Doc, you gonna make everyone cry ....❤️

[@RandyNeilMD]

Tears of success...

[@mayTK]

Thanks for this Dr. Exam soon. All in !

[@RandyNeilMD]

I like it M.

[@princessz5087]

Thank you very much Dr. Randy. You’re just amazing.👍👍

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you Princess.

[@tarekhanna2647]

Thank you, you are always in the right time.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Tarek, PERFECT!!

[@khadijaibar7652]

Thank you Dr Neil, this video is an asset for everyone alive. 🙏

[@noshabanadeem4293]

Thank you so much dr. You really inspire me. Whenever i start to get sad or demotivated, i come here. Thank you. My exam is day after tomorrow , and just because of you , i really pushed my self to this far 💗

[@RandyNeilMD]

Noshaba, Thank you for the feedback... KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

[@humama.a3029]

Thank you so much Dr.Neil ❤️❤️

[@RandyNeilMD]

You are welcome!

[@naofaldasilva]

Thanks so much for this! My exam is soon and I am very anxious. This is very helpful advice.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Glad it was helpful Naofal. STAY FOCUSED, STAY STRONG!!

[@rafaelvillegas5954]

very good information

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you Rafael.

[@joyleenstrozier4295]

Thanks for sharing

[@RandyNeilMD]

Joyleen, Of course. Glad it was helpful.

[@Watchmee3]

Much needed now...very relatable..Thank you is a small word .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RandyNeilMD]

Glad it was helpful.

[@natalie__W03]

Great video🙌. Very inspiring and helpful. Thank you for everything you are doing, your videos are amazing !!!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Natalie, You are most welcome.

[@t-alimichael3363]

Talk about stepping out on faith.

[@lifeshappenings]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!STAY SAFE

[@RandyNeilMD]

You as well.

[@DrReddy-bn9cm]

Great points, thank you🙏

[@RandyNeilMD]

You are most welcome.

[@yashodakhadka4568]

Thank you for ur inspiring words.

[@RandyNeilMD]

You are most welcome Yashoda

[@meleetan3093]

Thank you!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Welcome!

[@afrah1815]

Super!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Thank you

[@meet_-07]

We will meet soon sir..

[@RandyNeilMD]

Will look forward to it.

[@meet_-07]

How you sir follow continue to your thoughts,aims throughout the journey what you do to continue follow that things?

[@RandyNeilMD]

To maintain the course, sometimes we need to "zoom out" and ask ourselves if we are still in alignment with the 'bigger purpose'... as long as you are say 'yes', then keep moving forward.

[@meet_-07]

@@RandyNeilMD thanks sir to reply every comment and clearing my doubt in this divine process

[@mg3cmg3c8]

thank u so much Dr .. 🙏🏻

[@RandyNeilMD]

You are most welcome.

[@nagwanosman9940]

🌺🌺🌺 Thank you so much!

[@RandyNeilMD]

Nagwan, You are most welcome.

[@KP-xz6fe]

Sir, You are an inspiration for me. I have my exam scheduled in February. I have a constant feeling that I am not prepared even though I have revised twice and some things even thrice. I am passing nbmes with 200-210s but I feel that I don't have what it takes. I have tried to keep myself motivated through self-help books, affirmations etc. but it sticks for a while and then I'm back at the same feeling again. How to overcome this feeling.? kindly guide me, Sir. Thank you 😇

[@meet_-07]

Brother it's okay everyone have some feels before the exam But the main point put in center that Trust on your Hard work and process always follow your guts you can do it I can believe that then why you not...... 🌹🌹🌹 Don't feel low you did everything before the exam that is good work before exam now why are you fearing put God first and everything will be done smoothly... Moj karo bhaila 🌹🌹🔥.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Ask yourself where does the feeling truly come from... fear of being 'ridiculed', 'shamed' by others... Develop a plan and multiple ways to execute the plan... Even if I didn't get the score I wanted I had the attitude of "adapting" and then attacking in a new direction if needed towards the same goal.

[@HT.100]

blessed to have known about your existence in this lifetime dr. neil. I would just disagree about the not going to sleep part, you need to have 8 hours of sleep in order to function throughout the day and you can't retain if you are sleep deprived.

[@RandyNeilMD]

HT, Agree, you have a better chance for retention on the "good sleep" side of things... I just also want to emphasize holding yourself to a high standard and expectation. I believe we RISE to the level of expectation. Thank you for the comment.

[@ЖибекШонкоева-м5ъ]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RandyNeilMD]

❄️

[@Pathologines]

Dr. Neil do you recommend going for the 3 digit score or pass/ fail? My last NBMEs (29,30) scores were 253 and 251. 2 weeks out, but not feeling very confident and I am losing my motivation, feeling very burnt out.

[@RandyNeilMD]

Goal 1: PASS the exam, whether it be tomorrow or next year. I believe that since the test is going PASS/FAIL that the emphasis will be placed elsewhere. Pass the exam before having grandchildren. :)

[@Pathologines]

@@RandyNeilMD thank you so much Dr. Neil!