It's my time: Mrock's CCIE thread

carterw65

YFZblu wrote: »

Rooting for you

Me too!

gorebrush

As am I, of course!

You've got this.

Mrock4

Zartanasaurus wrote: »

I wish I had some grand words of wisdom for you or something, but I don't.

No worries- I do appreciate your advice though, and much of it reaffirms my current plan-and I have actually gotten stuck on the INE labs with forgetting to take other sections into account, so I really need to remember that..better yet, I need to DO that on test day!

Mrock4

Also wanted to say "thanks" for the words of encouragement as usual, you guys are awesome.

Decided that I think I'll do one more full lab before the test day. The rest of the time I'll be focusing on my TS skills and finishing up all of the INE TS labs. I've improved a lot and I think my speed is where it should be, or very close.

So that being said, I was going to push hard the rest of this week, but to be honest, I'm worn out, and feel like there's not much I'm going to gain by labbing hard this week. So I'm going to study daily, but keep it at a reasonable amount, and try to maintain my proficiency for the big lab day. As I mentioned, I'm going to do one final full lab later this week, and the rest will be smaller ones.

gorebrush

You should probably rest up and chill... Yeah I bet that's easy to do as well....

jason_lunde

Mrock...just dont panic. When you get flustered in the lab, get up, and go get a drink in the break room or something. Dont be afraid to take a brain break for a couple of minutes... Day before my lab all i did is make sure i knew where my **** was in the doc-cd.

FloOz

Good luck Mrock! Rootin for you man!

Mrock4

Of course it happens- I get sick DAYS before my first attempt. I've come down with something. I haven't been sick in a year! I don't care though, I'll drag myself in there with a bottle of hand sanitizer, tissues, and dayquil if I have to! Going to lab a bit today then rest.

reaper81

At least you have a couple of days to get better hopefully. But it's no big deal. For one day it doesn't matter that much if you are sick, tired or whatever. It's the big boys game now, it's time to perform. That doesn't mean it's a bust if you fail but it sure as hell is a bust if you didn't give it your best.

I know you have a military background and I was trained as a marine myself. You have prepared adequately now it's just about performing at that day. You can do it!

colemic

Get well soon...

then take that lab, and beat the [EMAIL="!@#$"]!@#$[/EMAIL] out of it with a hammer.

Mrock4

reaper81 wrote: »

At least you have a couple of days to get better hopefully. But it's no big deal. For one day it doesn't matter that much if you are sick, tired or whatever. It's the big boys game now, it's time to perform. That doesn't mean it's a bust if you fail but it sure as hell is a bust if you didn't give it your best.

I know you have a military background and I was trained as a marine myself. You have prepared adequately now it's just about performing at that day. You can do it!

You're right. I'm not so much concerned about how I feel, but I don't want to be distracted the day of the exam. I should be OK though, I'll squeeze some rest and fluids in before the test, and give it my all on Monday next week!

reaper81

Mrock4 wrote: »

You're right. I'm not so much concerned about how I feel, but I don't want to be distracted the day of the exam. I should be OK though, I'll squeeze some rest and fluids in before the test, and give it my all on Monday next week!

Yeah, it's a strange feeling anyway being in a place you are not used to and new to the environment etc. It might be a sign you have pushed that hard so try to take it a bit easier in the final days. Better come well rested than doing lots of cramming and feeling worn out on the lab day.

vinbuck

Suck it up Devil Dog!! Can't be as bad as boot camp (unless you were a Hollywood Marine)

But seriously...good luck man!!!

Mrock4

haha! Easy with all this devil dog talk..I was army!

But really, I appreciate the sentiments. I'm ready for test day to get here. I'm not sure if the other guys here who passed the CCIE felt the same, but I'm just ready to get it over with at this point. It seems like time is dragging! Usually a week flies by, and this week has been really slow. On the bright side, I fly out in 3 days, so it's definitely coming!

broli720

I've been following this thread for a while and I just wanted to wish you good luck!

spiderjericho

Mrock4 wrote: »

haha! Easy with all this devil dog talk..I was army!

But really, I appreciate the sentiments. I'm ready for test day to get here. I'm not sure if the other guys here who passed the CCIE felt the same, but I'm just ready to get it over with at this point. It seems like time is dragging! Usually a week flies by, and this week has been really slow. On the bright side, I fly out in 3 days, so it's definitely coming!

Listen up Devil Dawg, you need to tie those go fasters tighter, channel Chesty and hook and jab your way through that lab exam.

You know the saying, the few, the proud,

I remember when you stepped on the yellow foot prints. You were nasty. Now, you're one week away from getting your EGA.

JK. Good luck to you on your test, Mike.

jamesp1983

Mrock4 wrote: »

haha! Easy with all this devil dog talk..I was army!

But really, I appreciate the sentiments. I'm ready for test day to get here. I'm not sure if the other guys here who passed the CCIE felt the same, but I'm just ready to get it over with at this point. It seems like time is dragging! Usually a week flies by, and this week has been really slow. On the bright side, I fly out in 3 days, so it's definitely coming!

Good luck! You've put the time in now its time to get that number!

Mrock4

My last full lab today! doing a somewhat "simulated" full lab today. Going to do my last INE TS lab, and full lab..back to back, with mandatory 30 minute lunch break. We'll see how it goes!

yuddhidhtir

I've been following your thread and if anyone deserved to be a CCIE its you. Even if you don't pass, i am sure you gonna fight till the end and claim whats yours. Best of wishes

Mrock4

Thanks yuddhidhtir! I will not quit (unless it takes me 5 attempts..then I probably will!!!)

Even though the test is monday, tomorrow feels like the big day since I'm flying out to RTP. The one thing I have going in my favor, is for my job, I travel the country and work in strange places on a regular basis- I might be sitting on a steel stool in a data center one day, in an office the next, or in a lab- it changes with each project. So that being said, the idea of traveling to RTP, and "working" in a new environment is pretty normal for me, so there's not a lot of anxiety there. That being said, I still realize how big of a deal this is, and how LONG I've been waiting for this moment. Let's hope I do well!

Going to lab really lightly today- probably only an hour or two. The rest of the day I'm going to relax. Tomorrow when I arrive in RTP I'm going to take everyone's advice and spend the evening reviewing documentation, get off to bed early, and get ready for the lab!

SteveO86

Good luck man!!

Definitely rest up and knock it out of the park!

powmia

I wish you the best. Get it done, no differently than you would pound through an INE lab. Methodically and precise. You'll be in a race against the clock... so take your time Measure, cut, measure. Good luck!

gorebrush

The very best of luck.

Come back with those digits!

spiderjericho

Good luck Mike aka Devildawg. You're going to get those numbers. Be easy, have confidence in yourself.

carterw65

Good luck, almost there! Get 'er done!

nerdydad

Good luck Mrock, I haven't been around much, but it's because I've had my nose buried in books, and super busy with work.

You've got this!

Kinet1c

Best of luck!

Mrock4

Thanks gentleman! The experience has begun as I am sitting at the airport awaiting my flight to RTP. I'll surely report in on my experiences in the next 36 hours as they'll prove to be very interesting I am sure. Kind of scary to think in 24 hours exactly I will be beginning the CCIE lab! This thing has been a very, very long time coming. I need to keep my nerves in check, and give this thing 100% effort.

Essendon

Go get it Mike!!

Mrock4

Thanks Essendon, glad to see you around here !!

Well, I drove to the wrong hotel (GPS'd the wrong DoubleTree), and finally got here, got upgraded to an executive suite that is very nice. Not a bad way to start this trip! Off now to grab some food and stop by Building 3 at Cisco to check it out!