Hey Steffen,
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. First things first, you
didn't fail bro, you just didn't pass this time and believe me
exchanging the word unsuccessful for failed makes a huge difference in
a persons psyche. Anyway, like you I have had (2) attempts that
resulted in my not getting my number. One of the questions that you
have to ask yourself and be very honest about is, was it due to lack
of knowledge or other factors such as speed, or strategy. If it is
because of lack of knowledge in a certain area, then I think you know
exactly what you need to do between now and January, get rid of that
lack of knowledge. Now with regard to the other (2) items I mentioned,
that can be a little trickier. For starters, what were the strategies
that you used for your previous (2) attempts? I can tell you not
having a solid strategy KILLED my chances of passing my last attempt
in August. I have a friend, shout out to Scott Dozier, who passed his
voice lab yesterday in RTP and he swore by the device based approach.
If you don't know what that approach is, Google it. But you have
others, like Vik here at IPexpert, that tend to favor a hybrid-based
approach. Both approaches have made people successful, so it comes
down to what is most comfortable for you. I am a firm believer that if
your method is not working and has not worked then you may want to
explore another method. This exam is about what you know, but more
importantly what you can configure, how it's being asked to do it. So
for me I have to remove logic and years of design experience from the
equation and revert back to my military days and just DO WHAT I AM
TOLD. Nothing more, nothing less. Like you, I am heading into my 3rd
attempt, mine is Feb. 27. I have wanted to throw in the towel and say
F-U CISCO but knowing that almost daily someone is passing, is giving
me hope and I hope that it gives you hope.
1. Forget the word failed. You are not a failure and you did not fail.
You just didn't pass.
2. Remember why you are doing this in the first place. Keep your "Why"
in the forefront of your mind.
3. Take the rest of the week off and relax.
4. Someone passes this exam every month, January will be your month.
5. Find a test taking, lab building strategy that is workable in 6
hours and stick to it. Practice it every day that you practice, no
matter how mundane it may seem.
6. Set a time goal with every section and practice until you meet
and/or exceed those times. How long does it take you to get
infrastructure configured correctly and working? Beat that time, or
try to, every time you lab.
7. Let us see what you're doing. When you finish a lab, shoot the
configs to the forum and let us see if we can find mistakes or
weaknesses.
8. If you have not purchased them yet, purchase the 5-Lab Challenge
from IPexpert. The training advisors will work out a deal with and for
you. These are crucial.
9. Remember, who you are! You are Steffen Bruening. NO, I don't know
you but YOU know YOU. Your family and friends know you and I am sure
they know, as well as you know, that YOU CAN DO THIS.
10. Dust yourself off and get back to it!
Amp
Quoting Steffen Bruening <[email protected]>:
Hi all,
I was in Bruessels yesterday and I failed. I was suprised about my score
report and about the amount of section were lost points. I only know one
definitly mistake, about the other things I could only suppose.
It seems that I am just to stupid to read the questions. I was finished
with the configuration after 5 1/2 hours and I tested everything twice,
solved the issues I found, but unfortunately it was not enough.
I booked my second attempt for January, but to be honest I am really
frustated and I don't know how should keep my motivation and focus. Sure I
will make further remote labs to keep my speed, but what else could I do
till my second attempt?
So all second/more attempter what have you made during your till your next
lab seat? Did you changed or strategy/learning focus or anything else?
Regards
Steffen
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