From: Jonathan Greenwood II (gwood83@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Nov 21 2008 - 18:00:45 ARST
I just want to thank everybody on here for showing the love from all parts
of the world its crazy when you think about it. This is a great feeling,
and I would like to thank Paul for a list that provides a forum for us good
or bad because it has its moments, but that's such as life. To all those
who are still studying keep at it don't give up, don't cheat yourself,
just put in the time and you will definitely know when your ready and you
will shine on gameday. Happy Holidays to everyone as well.
R/
Jonathan Greenwood II
CCIE# 22744
On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:53 AM, Piotr <usaccie@gmail.com> wrote:
> Congrats !
>
> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:01 AM, Jonathan Greenwood II <
> gwood83@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Happy to report I passed my R&S exam today here in San Jose. Sitting in
>> the
>> Days Inn right now to be exact. I found out my results a little to fast
>> for
>> comfort. I was eating dinner at restaurant and the email from Cisco came
>> across my phone and I got that sick feeling because I knew I did good on
>> the
>> exam and felt I passed. My results came back in less than 2hrs so I was
>> like I must have failed.
>>
>> I was to eager to wait till I got back to the Hotel so I checked with my
>> phone in the restaurant and when I saw my # I couldnt believe it. Left
>> the
>> waitress a nice tip and now I'm writing this story.
>>
>> First off I got to thank the GOD its been a trying journey for me. Next I
>> send a special thanks to InternetworkExperts and their team. Brian
>> Dennis,
>> Petr, Josh Finke, Athony Sequiera, and I'm sure there's some support guys
>> with their RackRental service, the whole IE team. Along with the friends
>> I
>> made through this Journey Dale Kling, Anthony Faria, Peter Stephan, and
>> Oliver, Mr Azher. Their material was great I just had to figure out how
>> to
>> tailor it to my learning ability, and not cut corners. I took their
>> 12Daycamp back in June and after leaving it I felt dissappointed, and the
>> first thing I tried to blame was the format LOL of course its not me its
>> them, it sounded good at the time or at least it made me feel better for
>> the
>> moment. Looking back on it the format/Material was perfect, I just wasn't
>> ready for that special #. I thought I was and felt I was but reality
>> slapped me in the face looking at my first score report. Brian was very
>> clear and upfront about how the process works and you really have to work
>> at
>> it to achieve this success.
>>
>> 2nd attempt I took it 30days after the first and did worse than my first
>> attempt. Their was a Mock Lab camp back in Sept that had got canceled
>> and
>> moved to Oct, like a jackass I didn't want to wait so I studied a little
>> bit
>> thinking I could go in and wing it, LOL what a waste of money. 4th
>> attempt
>> I settled and studied my ass off. I always felt I had what it took I just
>> needed to focus and really dedicate myself to the technology's. I was
>> solid
>> in all my exams on the Core Technology's, each exam I got burnt on
>> QoS/Security. Qos/Security I became a damn expert over these past
>> 2months,
>> I couldn't turn the page on these topics anymore I love it now. Finally
>> I re-sat their Mock Lab out in Dallas with Anthony Sequira at the end of
>> Oct
>> I needed that to give me some motivation. After 3 attempts your start
>> feeling like maybe I'll put it away. Anthony I really appreciate your
>> support during the MockLab camp even though my job kept me away from
>> Labbing
>> most of the camp lol I knew I was getting close by how fast I was moving
>> through the Mock Labs and More score's were damn near doubled from the
>> first
>> time I took them in June. IE's MockLabs are the truth whether you like it
>> or not your will get the TRUTH from them. Excellent Hire Brian, Anthony
>> is
>> a great instructor.
>>
>> I passed on my fourth attempt, It would be a lie for me to say that I'm
>> glad
>> I didn't get it on my first attempt I'm sure everyone would feel Super
>> Happy
>> to pass on their first try. This 4th attempt is the ICING on the cake for
>> me, I can't even explain how I feel right now. I EARNED this one, no luck
>> involved, just hardwork and dedication this time around and each attempt I
>> got stronger and more pissed to finally buckle down and learn the things I
>> kept trying to avoid. The CCIE exam will weed out the folks who cut
>> corners you really have to earn it. Very few people slip by and I'm not
>> sure how. I stayed the course and just tailored the material to my
>> schedule
>> and I didn't cheat myself this time. I know some of you out there that
>> are
>> studying probably pass up sections thinking you won't get it in the lab
>> trust me you will. Save yourself the $1400 lunch and just buckle down and
>> learn the shit... I consider myself a well rounded invidual but I had to
>> become a nerd for this one and it's worth it in the end. Hard work always
>> pays off it may take awhile but success is always around the corner.
>> Looking forward to my next track with InternetworkExperts after I get a
>> little ROI with the new digits VOICE or SP. Sorry for the long post I
>> could
>> write a lot more :) I'm just Happy today is my day!!!
>>
>> Jonathan Greenwood II
>> CCIE# 22744
>>
>>
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