Obtaining Mastery

How does someone measure their own mastery? Looking at the CCIE blueprint I see topics that I'm familiar with or know pretty well but how can I honestly say I've mastered that topic. I decided to come up with some criteria to assure myself that I've mastered a given technology.

• Learn technology
• Books
• Videos
• Draw how it works
•  Quick retention of information
• Multiple choice questions
• Flashcards
• Review every two weeks
• Write about the technology
• Purpose
• Usage
• Inter-workings
• Configuring and troubleshooting technology
• Hands on labs
• Make it relatable
• Verifying technology 
• Is it setup correctly
• Teach someone on the topic
• Make it easy to understand

 Plan

1. Read about technology from two different sources
2. Watch three different videos on the topic
3. Draw how technology works
4. Create and review flashcards
5. Test questions
6. Blog about technology
7. Hands on labs
8. Teach topic 
9. Repeat steps 4,5,7 every two weeks

CCIE Journey

Some time has passed since I posted on this blog. I got a new job and put some of my studies aside for a while. I began studying for CCIE written this past summer but stop after my daughter was born. Time has become very difficult to manage. I will attempt my studies again with a schedule that will allow me to get the time I need as well not affect my family life.

Sun

6AM-8AM Designated study time if baby allows

9AM- 7PM If baby is asleep and stepson is with his dad

8PM-10PM Designated study time

Mon

8AM -5PM when I can squeeze time during down time at work

8PM-10PM Designated study time

Tue

8AM -5PM when I can squeeze time during down time at work

8PM-10PM Designated study time

Wed

8AM -5PM when I can squeeze time during down time at work

8PM-10PM Designated study time

Thurs
8AM -5PM when I can squeeze time during down time at work

Fri

5AM - 7AM Designated study time

8AM -5PM when I can squeeze time during down time at work

8PM-10PM Designated study time

Sat

6AM-8AM Designated study time if baby allows

9AM- 7PM If baby is asleep and stepson is with his dad

8PM-10PM Designated study time