“CERT Boot Camp”

"CERT Boot Camp"

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Issue 9 -- Thursday, March 21st, 2002

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

2. A LITTLE POLL!

3. WORK SMART NOT HARD FOR YOUR CERT: JUST HOW EFFECTIVELY DO

YOU USE YOUR BRAIN WHEN STUDYING?

4. JOKE

5. CONTACT CERT BOOT CAMP

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1. A WORD FROM THE EDITOR:

One of the nicest things about being a "webmaster" is the

rewarding contact with visitors and ezine subscribers. Thanks to

all you "e-friends" out there who have contacted me with

support, encouragement and suggestions – you touch my life in a

special way!

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2. A LITTLE POLL!

I’m interested to know what are the things that concern you most

at the prospect of sitting an exam. Would you spare a couple of

seconds to email me at cassiesimons@nospamExamsAreEasy.com (removing the "nospam"). and let me know

which of these YOU think are the top one, two or three biggest

worries?

1. "I’m not sure I’ve studied enough."

2. "I’m not sure I’ve studied the right stuff."

3. "I’m always nervous about exams."

4. "I know my stuff but Microsoft always try to catch you out

with trick questions!"

5. "I’m not good at remembering things."

6. "The exam format might be new or unexpected and that will

throw me off track."

7. Something else:________________________________________!

Thanks!

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3. WORK SMART NOT HARD FOR YOUR CERT: JUST HOW EFFECTIVELY DO

YOU USE YOUR BRAIN WHEN STUDYING?

Your brain is an incredible organ. It contains more than 100

billion nerve cells through which electric pulses travel at more

than 250 miles per hour.

I’ve always been fascinated with learning about the brain and

how to use it – after all, with such a powerful device at our

disposal, it makes sense to spend some time understanding how it

works so that we can use it effectively as we study for our

certs!

It’s a shame that when a baby human is born, it doesn’t come

with a user manual! If we buy a computer, DVD player or washing

machine, we always get an instruction book of some sort. The

human brain is infinitely more complex but we have to learn how

to use it and tap into its potential by trial and error or – if

we’re lucky! – by finding and copying a good role model.

Many people use drab, lifeless ways of studying – reading text

books and making linear, colorless notes consisting of wordy

paragraphs or lists. Our brain is very adaptable and will cope

with these methods to some extent – but to really bring all your

resources into play, consider the following:

? Learning is easy if you learn while you play

? Learning is easy if you learn while you laugh!

? The human brain uses color and three dimensions vs

traditional note taking is black and white and one

dimensional

? Much of the functioning of the human brain works by

ASSOCIATION AND LINKING – which is why learning through

stories is so effective – as demonstrated by Jesus’ parables.

. . now there’s a role model

? The brain operates in a radiant, ever-widening web of

concepts – not in a linear fashion

? The brain prefers to dwell on pleasant images and thoughts

? Key words are more conducive to learning than are wordy

sentences

? The brain thrives on creativity and active participation

? Rhythm, rhymes and music are "music to the brain’s ear" and

help you remember things you would otherwise forget

? All your senses are important – your brain doesn’t learn only

visually but also through hearing and touch

I challenge you to think about your own learning methods and

consider which of the above you are using to your best

advantage!

P.S. For more information on the very best high-powered

techniques for using your brain to pass your MCSE/MCSD exams, be sure

to check out http://www.ExamsAreEasy.com

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4. JOKE

. . . and talking of brains . . .

A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo.

When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at

the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good

for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of

the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the

weakest members.

In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as

the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, we all

know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest

and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption

of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a

faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel

smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so GOOD for

you!

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5. CONTACT CERT BOOT CAMP

Do you have any Cert, techie or career questions? Do you want to

share your thoughts? Would you like to share a top tip with

other subscribers? If so, please send Cassie an email to:

cassiesimons@nospamExamsAreEasy.com (removing the "nospam").

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