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During this podcast I discuss the current status of my progression towards reading the CCNP ENCOR 350-401 Study Guide. I discuss next steps and how I dealt with the Pandemic blues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this podcast I discuss how I adjusted my study schedule due to my emergency work calls. I am also dealing with major laziness this Monday Morning. It's likely due to last week's heavy study sessions. I am taking my time to pick up the study guide today. I will be going for a run to clear my head. Make sure you folks do some self care in between these study sessions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this episode but discuss the SDWAN And SD-Access portion of the study guide. I give an update on my progress and how I dealt with this week's work schedule along with my study sessions. How many chapters was I able to cover even with an increase workload? Find out ! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

I discuss several things on this vlog, current status of my readings and software I decided to use in order to track and scale my studies! How do I plan on preparing for the CCNP and scale to the CCIE? Find out ! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

Today was weird. Didn't feel like studying or doing anything at all. I kept pushing throughout the day even if I dragged my feet. Going wrap up my last reading session and go for a run! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

Daily CCNP VLOG I discussed OneNote, how I am using it and how I feel the key differences are between it and word documents. How do I deal with stresses while studying during the pandemic? All were discussed in this vlog! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

In this vlog I update everyone on my progress so far. What my thoughts are on the CCNP ENCOR study guide. I discuss highlighting, how I did it in the past and why I'm changing things up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this episode I discuss how I had to adjust my study plan for work. Consistency is what matters, not schedule. If you planned on studying at 8am but couldn't, it doesn't mean we stop. We adjust and read at another time. Make the study plan flexible but don't forget to commit to it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

Episode 1 of the daily CCNP VLOG! I discuss the changes regarding my podcasts and what I felt this Monday morning. How I dealt with the Monday drag I always have. I discuss how I did some labs over the weekend that helped me feel that I am learning and applying concepts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this mornings podcast I discuss why No IT certification is too Difficult. Everything is about consistency and effort. There are doctors and scientist that accomplish so much that are against much more difficult odds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this podcast I discuss the evaluation of online testing. I also mention how online degree programs went through the same process. Will online certifications lose their creditability? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this episode I discuss the AWS cloud certification and it's job potential. Can this certificate help you get a Cloud Engineer position? What's the future like for IT infrastructure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this podcast I tell the story of when I quit my first job to get into the industry I love, information technology. I was raised in a old school house hold and I describe how difficult it was for me to leave that position into a unknown field of IT. Glad I took the chance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this episode I discuss my progress and what I use to continue to motivate myself. Starting something is always easier when compared to the execution. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

During this episode I discuss the roles and responsibilities of an IT Manager and other positions that this position relies on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

This morning I discussed my study plan for the CCNP ENCOR exam. I have been burning myself out because I felt that I needed to study more. I wanted to setup a study plan for myself that holds me accountable as well as prevent myself from being burnt out. During this stream I outline my plan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

In this episode I discuss how to avoid being burnt out during this quarantine life style we are having to deal with. We now have more time than ever to study for these certifications. It doesn't mean we should put our heads down and grind until we can't think anymore. Take it you step at a time and treat your mind like it's your body. Give it rest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

I discuss the differences between being an IT generalist and a specialist. What do I recommend and how to keep yourself valuable throughout any type of economical issues that happen in our country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

This morning's live podcast stream I discussed the differences between experience and education from my perspective. What do I think is more important, find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support

In today's episode of Earl Bird I discussed how I prepared for my Google Interview. I go over what tools I used, how much I spent and time I spent to ensure I was as prepared as possible. Find out the results and what I learned from it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theitblog/support