Re: PASSED!!!!! CCIE #27910

Well done, Nathan! Welcome to the club :-)

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On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 06:18, Nathan Richie <nathanr_at_boice.net> wrote:
> What a great feeling! B First off, I would like to thank Jesus Christ, my Lord
> & Savior! B Secondly I dedicate this to my sister, I love & miss you Beck.
>
> There is a long list of people that I would like to thank. B My wife & kids for
> allowing me to put life on hold and pursue this dream for the last 2 years.
> To Scott Morris, not only for sharing all his knowledge but also for always
> answering my emails, no matter how stupid some of them were. B To Anthony
> Sequeira at INE for all your help on developing my lab strategy. B To Wayne
> Lawson (Semper Fi) and Marko at IP Expert. To my employer, Boice.net.
>
> I started this journey just under 2 years ago with the goal of passing this
> lab. B I attended 2 INE bootcamps in 2009 both taught by Scott Morris & Anthony
> Sequeria. B I am fortunate to have an employer that knows the value and
> provided me with a full rack of gear in order to enhance my studies. B I have
> met some great people along this journey, some that I am sure will be life
> long friends. B Ryan, Gary, Malik, Andrew, Sal, Kevin, Mike, Hurbert, Ian,
> Greg, Max - just to name a few.
>
> So as far as how I got here, I would offer the following:
>
>
> * B  B  B  B  INE Workbooks, volume 1,2, & 3
>
> * B  B  B  B  Learn EVERY technology. B Do not think "I won't see that" or "I will
> just bypass if I see that". B That is a sure fire way that you will see it on
> the real lab!
>
> * B  B  B  B  Develop your strategy and perfect it. B I had mapped it all out
> before I walked into the lab yesterday. B I knew where I wanted to be at each
> hour of the day in terms of points and sections completed on the exam.
>
> * B  B  B  B  I know we have all heard it a thousand times, but that is because it
> is true. B Read the entire exam before you ever start typing the first command.
> I allotted 15 minutes to read and do a quick diagram at the beginning of the
> configuration section.
>
> * B  B  B  B  As you read the exam, consider how the different technologies
> interact and develop your strategy. B For instance, I was able to complete
> tasks in 2 sections at the same time that netted me 10 points in less than 10
> minutes. I was also able to avoid some pitfalls by completing some tasks
> further down the exam early on, eliminating rework later in the day.
>
> * B  B  B  B  Find some study partners and get together regularly. B With Webex or
> other online tools, this makes it easy. B As iron sharpens iron, so one man
> sharpens another. B Proverbs 27:17
>
> I will close by saying, NEVER GIVE UP. B If you want this, then dedicate
> yourself and resources to achieving it. B You only fail if you quit. B I have
> attempted the lab on more than one occasion, but guess what - I am a CCIE!
> Life is going to happen no matter what. B During this time, I have had 2 deaths
> in my immediate family in the weeks leading up to 2 of my labs, I have added
> another child to my family, I have worked crazy hours, dealt with car
> problems, home problems, etc. B and on top of that I have failed this lab
> before. B I know how easy it would have been to give up, but I also now know
> how great it feels to pass and become the world's newest CCIE!
>
> Regards,
>
> Nathan Richie
>
>
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