Update 06.01.09
Posted by Aragoen Celtdra on June 1st, 2009
Well, so far I’m progressing in my readings, albeit very slowly. I keep going back and forth in my indecision as to whether to continue “blogging” my notes. I know for sure that if I don’t take as exhaustive an approach towards my note taking, I could be at least 3 or 4 chapters ahead in my reviews. However, I also feel strongly that the process allows me to drastically slow down the learning process and help me understand the materials better than if I were to just blast through them. I really want to take the exam in mid-July but if I continue with my current pace, I’ll probably need 2 more extra months to finish. My rough calculation puts my study pace at about 3-4 pages of materials per day (if I were to quantify my progress). That’s good for the sake of movement, but not nearly good enough if I were to meet my time goal. Of course, I’ve never really met my initial time goal ever. But still, I have to at least try to meet my first.
For now, I’m sticking with my current ways. I will continue to blog my notes until I can no longer sustain that system without seriously hampering my progress. 
June 8th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Keep up the detailed note-taking and blogging them! They’re very detailed so I believe you’re learning the material very well. Additionally, as I’m looking to complete the CCNP certification after CCNA, it gives me insight into how much more is out there and therefore keeps motivated to finish the CCNA.
Regarding your time frame — if you don’t *need* to complete the CCNP in a specified time for work or a job opportunity, don’t rush it…it’ll still be there in 2 months.
Keep up the good work!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:37 am
@Brandon: Thanks for the encouragement bro. One of my goals for posting is to write in a way where if I were to read someone’s study notes, that’s what I’d want to see. So I’m glad it’s somewhat useful for you.
As far as my goals for CCNP. It is certainly not needed for my current job – I use about 20% of the knowledge towards work. My usage of it increases when I create “controlled” situations at work where I actually have to utilize some of the more interesting skill-sets. If you know what I mean
But I definitely am looking to increase the opportunities that the knowledge and certification will bring.
August 17th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Hi buddy,
I encourage you to continue your note taking. Everybody knows that CCIE isn’t about cramming knowledge. Me too, when I make notes, I feel I’m wasting time and had better to read 2 more pages that taking notes of something I already now. But, these notes came in handy when I wanted a quick review of some material.
Besides, I like all those colors on your notes