{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Eating Your GMAT Vegetables with MyGuru's Stefan Maisnier","description":"\u201cThe only person you\u2019re really competing with is who you were yesterday.\u201d Preparing for the GMAT isn\u2019t supposed to be easy\u2014and that\u2019s the point. In the last episode of 2025, GMAC Zach sits down with Stefan Maisnier, longtime GMAT instructor and parter at MyGuru, to unpack why GMAT prep feels so challenging, what skills the exam is&amp;nbsp;actually measuring, and how the mindset you develop while studying can pay dividends far beyond test day. Stefan famously describes GMAT prep as \u201ceating your vegetables\u201d\u2014not always enjoyable, but undeniably good for you. Together, Zach and Stefan explore why productive discomfort leads to real growth, how to reframe negative beliefs about math and reading, and why the GMAT remains a powerful tool for self-improvement in an age of shortcuts and AI. If you\u2019re feeling stuck, intimidated, or tempted to avoid the GMAT altogether, this conversation will help you rethink the value of the challenge. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:  Why the GMAT is designed to feel difficult\u2014and why that\u2019s intentional What the exam actually measures (and why it matters for business school and leadership) How GMAT prep builds skills that carry into MBA coursework and professional life Why \u201cI\u2019m not a math person\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not a reader\u201d is usually a learned belief\u2014not a fact How adaptive testing changes the test-taking experience Why improvement over time can be more compelling than a single high score Realistic timelines and expectations for GMAT prep How to shift from a \u201cthis is painful\u201d mindset to a \u201cthis is valuable\u201d mindset  About MyGuru: For 15 years, MyGuru has provided an unparalleled edge to students worldwide by empowering a team of uniquely qualified subject matter experts to use their individual expertise and experience to provide dynamic real-time instruction rather than boring one-size-fits-all curricula to every client. They&amp;nbsp;have delivered customized in-person and virtual tutoring to individuals at the middle school, high school, college, graduate, and professional levels as well as enterprise tutoring solutions for institutions such as Northwestern Mutual and Northeastern Illinois University.&amp;nbsp; Helpful links: MyGuru Website: https:\/\/www.myguruedge.com\/en-us\/ MyGuru on YouTube: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MyGuruEdge Register for the GMAT: https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-exam\/register Sign up for GMAC Advancery to Find Best-Fit B-Schools Schools: https:\/\/advancery.gmac.com\/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to GMAT and Mindset for Success 01:35 Understanding the GMAT's Purpose and Value 04:11 The Importance of Challenging Yourself 06:39 Engaging with the GMAT: Strategies for Success 10:35 Overcoming Misconceptions About Math and Reading 14:15 The Adaptive Nature of the GMAT Exam 18:20 The Role of Improvement Over Perfection 19:54 How to Schedule Your Prep Timeline 23:07 Mindset and Overcoming Obstacles 25:15 The Importance of Self-Improvement 30:11 Navigating Test Preparation 34:12 Embracing the Learning Journey ","author_name":"Inside the GMAT","author_url":"http:\/\/www.insidethegmat.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39568225\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196998420"}