Most PMP candidates don't fail because they lack knowledge.
They fail because of something far more subtle—and far more dangerous: negative self-talk and second-guessing under pressure.
In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down why even smart, well-prepared PMP candidates sabotage themselves during studying, quizzes, and the exam itself. Drawing from Agile thinking, Scott reframes negative self-talk as a mental anti-pattern—an action that feels helpful in the moment but actually hurts performance.
You'll learn:
Why fear and imposter syndrome show up specifically during PMP prep
How stress hijacks decision-making, even when you know the material
The difference between the threat voice and the operator voice in your head
Why confidence is built during the study process—not after
How to interrupt negative self-talk in real time
The four pillars of the All-In PMP Success Mantra System: Control, Confidence, Consistency, and Support
This isn't a motivational pep talk.
It's a practical mental framework for staying steady, confident, and focused while preparing for—and taking—the PMP exam.
If you've ever frozen on a question, changed an answer you originally knew, or walked away from a quiz feeling worse than when you started, this episode is for you.
🎯 Text or Call me and I will give you my All-In PMP Success Mantra System PDF so you can start replacing mental anti-patterns with habits that actually help you pass.
