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32. The Long Runway – Why Early Preparation Leads to Level 3 Success
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Joanne breaks down one of the biggest predictors of success in WSET Level 3: early preparation. While Levels 1 and 2 can be approached with minimal advance study, Level 3 is a different story. Joanne shares how giving yourself a longer runway—starting prep weeks or even months before class—can transform your experience and lead to both success and enjoyment in the course.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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Why early starters tend to outperform more experienced peers
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The common mistake of waiting until the course begins to start studying
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How underpreparing affects your ability to engage and retain information
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The benefits of building small, consistent study habits over time
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A recommended timeline for revisiting Level 2 material and reading the Level 3 textbook
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How the Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course can help you build a custom plan
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Why Level 3 is entirely passable—with the right tools in place from the start
Next Episode: Tune in for Episode 33, where we’ll explore the importance of study pods—what they are, how to find one, and why they’re so helpful during Level 3.
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Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad
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Website: www.wineeducate.com
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Email: joanne@wineeducate.com
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Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate