From: joshua lauer (jslauer@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Oct 31 2004 - 21:40:25 GMT-3
Nice job!
josh
Joshua Lauer
RHCE, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCIP, CCSP,INFOSEC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Morris" <swm@emanon.com>
To: <samccie2004@yahoo.co.uk>; "'studygroup'" <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 7:10 PM
Subject: RE: About time !
> Congratulations!!!
>
>
> Scott Morris, MCSE, CCDP, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider)
> #4713, JNCIP, CCNA-WAN Switching, CCSP, Cable Communications Specialist,
> IP
> Telephony Support Specialist, IP Telephony Design Specialist, CISSP
> CCSI #21903
> swm@emanon.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> samccie2004@yahoo.co.uk
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 3:37 PM
> To: studygroup
> Subject: About time !
>
> Dear all
>
> Just a short note to say I finally made it and got my number !
>
> It was an over 2 years arduous journey than nearly cost me my sanity, not
> easy when u have a family and obligations.
>
> As it seems it is becoming custom, I thought I should share few things
> with
> you all. But instead of going on about what I did, I will highlight what I
> did not do and why I failed before this attempt.
>
> 1. I studied for my theory test and only when I passed, started on
> lab itself. What I should have done, was to study for both at the same
> time
> as it would have:
> a. Enhanced my understanding of the theory part and speeded up the
> process.
> b. Once Theory was passed, I should have been able to hack my 1st
> attempt 6 months later.
>
> 2. I did not have a study plan. I should have listed the various
> topics and allocated estimated time to cover them, add sometime for
> recapping after that and even unforeseen events.
>
> 3. I set myself deadlines that were to aggressive, I thought that
> was efficient and would speed up my learning process. Instead, what
> happened
> was:
> a. I put loads of unnecessary pressure on myself, which lead to me
> missing vital parts in some topics.the rest is history.
> b. Tight deadlines meant no time to relax, as a result I became a
> zombie. My performance decreased ad mos importantly I started resenting
> the
> whole thing instead of enjoying the ride.
> c. I ended up going to test unprepared.
>
> 4. I tried to do this myself, I mean material wise. I woke up and
> smelt the coffee when I 1st saw IE sample scenario lab book. I worked thru
> it and never looked back since. I am sure other books are equally good.
>
> 5. I lied to myself many times. When I thought I understood some
> technologies and I did not really. I was fooling myself in to thinking, oh
> yeah I know this just so I can move to next topic and meet my deadlines.
> As
> a result, I went to exams hoping I wont get them.well guess what ? This is
> CCIE, ur worst nightmare and yes Shi@! Will happen to u.
>
> 6. I was afraid to go back to basics, I felt it was a failure.
> Nonsense ! it is always good to get back to basics as each time you might
> learn something new.
>
>
> But to make a long story short, allow for time to relax, and for
> unforeseen
> events when you are making your study plan. Don't fool yourself in
> thinking
> you understand something when you don't. And finally try to enjoy the
> process, the odds are if you work hard and know ur stuff you will end up
> with the number.so enjoy the ride !
> If you can, get in touch with study partners. They will keep u motivated
> and
> will return the favour. But pick them carefully ! I was lucky enough to
> have
> some damn good study partners, I can recall the number of nights we spent
> labbing away !
>
> Good luck to al of you !
>
> Sam Meftahi
> CCIE #14016
>
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