I found that if I take a break from studying, it can be really hard to get
back into it so I came at it from a different direction. I realized that it
wasn't the studying that I was burnt out on, it was the monotony. The same
subject all day every day. I decided that if I was burnt out on networking I
would change subjects. I would study Mayan Mythology, Maltese Archaeology,
5th century Spanish history, ANYTHING. As long as it wasn't computers or
networking. It kept me in the habit of studying, rounded out my education
quite a bit, and gave me a break from the subject that I was burnt out on.
Having a goal is important and sometimes something like "Become a CCIE" is a
bit much. Its too overwhelming. Having some intermediary goals helps keep
you from burning out too badly. It doesn't have to be a big goal, just
something that you can meet in the next few weeks. Something small enough
that you can see it happening. Try taking a look at some of the technical
papers out there that are above your level. It shows you how much more there
is to learn and gives you something to shoot for (understanding that tech
paper).
Just my 2 cents worth.
Karen
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On 10/29/01 at 8:34 PM Dave wrote:
>I have hit burnout several times aready. Sometimes you just have to give
>yourself a short "vacation" so the batteries can recharge.
>
>Find some geeks that are as crazy about networking as you are. My best
>motivator is my study partner. We meet every few weeks and talk
>networking,
>labs, good Cisco books, issues we have dealt with, the progress of our
>studies and so on. I come away pumped and ready to hit my lab.
>
>I also have a young networker at my workplace that I am mentoring to some
>extent (just passed CCNA). His enthusiasm is boundless and helps keep me
>going.
>
>Dave Swink
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
>Ouellette, Tim
>Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 1:52 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: What do you cats do for motivation? [7:24549]
>
>
>Man O Man. I'm finding it super-tough to stay motivated with all of this
>super-duper-heavy-geeky CCIE studying that I have to do. How do you guys
>keep your mind focused and your eyes straight ahead? I find it really easy
>to answer my phone on a friday night and talk to my buddies, next thing you
>know i'm at the local pub forgetting my name. I've got soo many books to
>ready, and soo man labs that I want to do. The light at the end of the
>tunnel isn't even close to being visable and it's tough. Can anyone help?
>
>btw, anyone used any audio tapes/cd's to listen to cisco type stuff during
>the commute to work? I was thinking about doing something like that but I
>think hearing my own voice speak would be enough to drive me insane. Any
>thoughtS?
>
>Tim
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