RE: OT- Reaching 40, choosing path

Thanks, guys for the reminders of why I am here (and facing a third attempt
in a few days). My next big oh is the 6-0 next May and sometimes I forget
... hmm, now I'm almost certain there was something I forgot ... Drat! Now
I can't even remember if I forgot.

Cheers everyone,
Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Anthony Sequeira
Sent: Thursday, 27 August 2009 8:54 PM
To: Nathan Richie
Cc: groupstudy
Subject: Re: OT- Reaching 40, choosing path

How did the INE Bootcamp compare to the US Marines version? Please
tell me we offered better food!

In complete and total seriousness, thanks so much for your service
Nathan, and the awesome advice here.

Warmest Regards,

Anthony J. Sequeira, CCIE #15626
http://www.INE.com

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On Aug 27, 2009, at 7:14 AM, Nathan Richie wrote:

> I agree with Terry and would like to add the following thoughts....
>
> I am the type of person if you want me to do it, tell me that I
> cannot. People told me that the US Marines were too hard that I
> should consider another branch. On mornings that I woke up in
> Bootcamp asking me what I was doing, I remembered all the nah-sayers
> and how I wanted to prove them wrong. People do this because misery
> loves company. For me part of the CCIE journey is others that I
> know who have not been successful and have tried to cast doubts on
> me. BTW - I not only completed bootcamp to become a US Marine, I
> served for 7 years receiving 5 promotions and surviving the 1st Gulf
> War.
>
> Another reason is regret. I can list on 1 hand the things that I
> truly regret NOT doing when I had the opportunity. Much like Terry,
> I have been doing IT for some time and have dabbled with the CCIE
> idea. I have committed to getting my CCIE now and I have committed
> to be successful. No matter how many ways I find not to pass the
> lab :).
>
> Lastly, think about how it will feel when you get your number. I
> talked to a friend yesterday and he explained his feelings upon
> seeing the PASS on his report.
>
> I cannot wait to experience the same!
>
> Hope you find your reasons and refocus.
>
> Regards,
>
> Nathan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf
> Of Terry Vinson
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 6:45 AM
> To: groupstudy
> Subject: Re: OT- Reaching 40, choosing path
>
> Hey ospfv2,
>
> I'm 42 with four sons (19,10,4,2.5) and I've failed the lab twice.
> Some
> mornings I ask myself why I'm doing this to myself, but honestly I
> have
> to believe I would have asked the same question at 20. I wish I could
> say age isn't a factor, but I don't remember things like I use to be
> able to and my late night studies exact a bitter toll.
>
> Feeling burnt out is exactly that a "feeling". Step back get some
> perspective and ask why you started in the first place. For me it's a
> lifetime goal rather than a "professional milestone needed to make
> Millions". If you don't want to be a CCIE anymore quit, and you'll
> not
> miss the heart ache. But if you do want it then you will kick
> yourself
> HARD one day for letting yourself down.
>
> Life is to short to do stuff you don't want to do! But I think if
> you
> shut out all the "I PASSED THE FIRST TIMES," and the "OH MY GOD they
> changed this and now the test is unpassable!!!" and focus on the
> prize, you will find that point of fact "Luck is not a factor".
> Honestly at 40 I KNOW that when I WANT something bad enough failure is
> not an option.
> I suspect it is pretty much the same with you.
>
> Warmest Regards,
> Terry
>
> ospfv2 wrote:
>> Just curious, how many of you between your 35-40 and still going
>> chasing the lab ?
>>
>> i'm feeling too old and think about to burn my cisco bridge, build
>> another one and
>> better spending my time on endeavours where the odds are more
>> stacked in my favour to bring the success i desire.
>>
>> rgds
>>
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