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CCNA 640-802 ---- Need motivation.

wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
Hey everyone,

I need some motivation, In process of finishing Sybex (T. Lamle) Book, 6th Edition and kinda giving up. Please help. I don't know what should I do?

I am using Cisco Packet Tracer 5.1 and it's good. Is it wise to do hands on lab after every chapter or wait and read again then do these labs.


Please appreciate your help.


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A+ (2003 Objectives): March 2009.
Network+ (2007 Objectives): April 2009.
Going for CCNA.

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    dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Just think about all the chicks you'll get once you pass icon_thumright.gif
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    petedudepetedude Member Posts: 1,510
    dynamik wrote: »
    Just think about all the chicks you'll get once you pass icon_thumright.gif

    How 'bout a slight edit: Just think about the checks you'll get once you pass

    :D
    Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
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    LarryDaManLarryDaMan Member Posts: 797
    "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."

    ~Zig Ziglar
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    LarryDaManLarryDaMan Member Posts: 797
    "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly."

    ~Stephen R. Covey
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    LarryDaManLarryDaMan Member Posts: 797
    "Just Do It"

    ~Nike
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    LarryDaManLarryDaMan Member Posts: 797
    "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."

    ~Jim Ryun
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    SlowhandSlowhand Mod Posts: 5,161 Mod
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    Megadeth4168Megadeth4168 Member Posts: 2,157
    If seeking knowledge and a bigger paycheck don't motivate you..... Then I'm sure the picture Slowhand posted above will!
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    Bert McGertBert McGert Member Posts: 122
    Think of all of the hiring managers and resume filters that won't consider you to be a valid candidate for a sweet job...
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    wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Thanks.... funny... but yes.... in process of self studing and things sometime fly above my head.... will read the book again and then will decide whether I am ready to go 640-802.

    Any advice for using any study material after finishing Sybex?
    A+ (2003 Objectives): March 2009.
    Network+ (2007 Objectives): April 2009.
    Going for CCNA.
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    coffeekingcoffeeking Member Posts: 305 ■■■■□□□□□□
    wtf007 wrote: »
    Thanks.... funny... but yes.... in process of self studing and things sometime fly above my head.... will read the book again and then will decide whether I am ready to go 640-802.

    Any advice for using any study material after finishing Sybex?

    Honest advice, try going for the 2 route CCNA (ICND1 and ICND2). I struggled with the single exam for months, but trust me the best thing that worked out for me was that I took them separately. CCNA covers a broad range of topics for being an associate level cert, so try to break it up so that you stay motivated. Good luck.

    and Yes, BE MOTIVATED!!!
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    mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Just think about all the beers you'll drink to celebrate passing the exam.

    Do labs while you're reading, after you've read, and when you re-read. And sometimes just do labs with no reading.
    :mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set!
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    dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Just think about all the labs you'll do to celebrate passing the exam.

    Drink beer while you're reading, after you've read, and when you re-read. And sometimes just drink beer with no reading.

    Wait... I think I see what I've been doing wrong...
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    mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    dynamik wrote: »
    Drink beer while you're reading, after you've read, and when you re-read.
    Ah!! That reminds me -- the one chapter, one beer rule!

    Read a chapter (and lab it up) and reward yourself with a beer. Repeat as needed.
    :mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set!
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    captobviouscaptobvious Member Posts: 648
    mikej412 wrote: »
    Ah!! That reminds me -- the one chapter, one beer rule!

    Read a chapter (and lab it up) and reward yourself with a beer. Repeat as needed.
    Repeat as needed! icon_lol.gif

    Now I know why I couldn't get the multi-area ospf lab to work, it was the 12th lab of the night! icon_eek.gif
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    kalebkspkalebksp Member Posts: 1,033 ■■■■■□□□□□
    mikej412 wrote: »
    Ah!! That reminds me -- the one chapter, one beer rule!

    Read a chapter (and lab it up) and reward yourself with a beer. Repeat as needed.

    Don't forget the rule that when ever you see NSSA or PHP you have to take a shot.
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