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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 210817" data-attributes="member: 36740">Not a silly question at all. Honestly, I felt exactly the same way when I started.What worked for me was realising that it’s totally normal to find it difficult at first, especially with sources like the FT. I used to open those articles and feel completely lost. I didn’t understand half the terminology and couldn’t follow the logic of what was being discussed. So I decided to build things from the ground up.I created a running list of terms I didn’t understand, even really basic ones like offer and acceptance, as well as economic ideas like interest rates, inflation, or monetary policy. I used resources like Investopedia and Finimize to break them down into digestible bits. Over a few months, I noticed a shift. I was no longer just reading articles, I was understanding them, because I had that foundation.TCLA Academy is such a helpful tool as well. If I had access to it during my application season, I know it would have helped me even more.One thing I’ve learned is that commercial awareness isn’t just about the headlines. It’s about understanding why something matters. Starting with foundational concepts like scarcity, supply and demand, and the basic economic problem, gives you the tools to link stories together and think critically.You’re doing great by simply being aware of the challenge. Don’t worry about retention right away. Focus on understanding things little by little, and it will start to click.</blockquote>

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❄ Vacation scheme deadlines are being announced!

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