Passed ICND2 today

WonTonDon

So I passed ICND2 earlier this morning, woke up feeling like absolute crap as I think I caught a cold the night before and literally had to drag my way down to the test centre.

I arrived 10 mins before the exam was due to start, still not feeling much better from earlier, but I didnt want to cancel and waste any money and it was way too late for me to reschedule. The feeling of anxiety and nervousness didnt help my already thumping headache, runny nose and sore throat!

Although I had only passed the ICND1 only a month earlier, I had put alot of hours in, and I cant overemphasize how important Odom's book was to helping me pass the exam. I suggest labbing with Packet Tracer, ALOT of reading, re-reading and most importantly understanding the concepts is the most vital part of anything you learn.

I feel an even heightened sense of achievement as I didnt go to college or university. I've been doing helpdesk roles for the past 5 years and I felt I needed to get out and think seriously about my career. I had been wanting to do the CCNA for so long but I kept putting it off, almost afraid of how I could even think about doing it. All the obstacles I felt in front of me, were the ones I had put up myself and I now know I can achieve anything I want if I work hard and show more self belief. Times were hard, there were times where I did not understand anything no matter how hard I tried, but now, after the grace of God and some hard work I'm a CCNA.

In closing, I would like to wish anyone on this path all the best and just to say don't give up and keep trying to learn and understand and better yourself.

shyguyIT

Congrats!