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One of the Best Approaches to Habits… Coax Them Down the Stairs (Advice from Mark Twain)

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Quote About Habits by Mark Twain

“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” ~  Mark Twain

This is one of my favorite quotes about habits and it isn’t very surprising that it’s from one of the brightest minds to ever live, Mark Twain. Anyone who has ever tried to break a bad habit (let me tell you, I have a French fry habit that may just be my companion for life!) knows that it’s impossible to simply throw it out with the trash. I mean, you could try but it will almost always find its way back into your home.

Homing pigeons should return to roost as well as bad habits!

Not only should each individual bad habit be coaxed slowly and methodically out the door, we should always try to remember to deal with one bad habit (and/or implementing a new good habit) at a time. I think that’s why New Years Resolutions often fail. We aim at too many targets… forgetting we have but one arrow.

I wish you the best of luck in making and breaking any habits you have in your sights. You look perfect to me but if you have any you want to make or any you want to break, I wish you all the best. Take them one at a time, be patient with yourself, and when you cave in and have an order of fries at Culver’s, don’t beat yourself up. You can have the coleslaw NEXT time! (Sorry, that last one was for me.)

~ Joi (“Joy”)

P.S. Anyone else craving Culver’s now??

The Secret to (LASTING) Change: Quote of the Day by Socrates

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Quote About the Secret to Change by Socrates

Quote Graphic About Change

What better time to focus our thoughts and energy on change than New Years Eve?! The thing I always try to tell myself is that I’m looking for “lasting” change instead of just change. I mean, I can MAKE myself drink more water for a day… possibly even a week, but what good does that actually do?

What I’m looking for is a way to make drinking more water an automatic part of my daily live. It’s the only way it’ll last. I’d know, after all, it’s been a resolution and goal for as long as I can remember! This year I’m trying to focus on BUILDING a habit of drinking 8 oz of water between my cups of coffee and glasses of raspberry tea.

It’s honestly my only hope I believe! That, and, another trick: By knowing myself and all of my funny quirks, I think I can work the quirks to my advantage. I love pretty and whimsical things and am just completely drawn to them. I have my favorite coffee cups, tea glasses, and travel mugs and happily use them daily. I associate each with the goodness they hold!

I’ve decided to buy myself the most charming, fun, and whimsically delicious water bottle on Amazon (Amazon link to water bottles) and keep it with me (refilling it throughout the day). I’ve found a few in my favorite color (purple). There’s also a VERY cool, soft and collapsible one (Amazon link) that can be fastened to a belt buckle for when I’m walking or working in the yard.

Socrates said,  “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” and I plan to carry this quote with me through all of 2022. It may be a helpful companion to you as well!

Best of luck with all of your resolutions and goals and have a very safe and happy New Year! ~ Joi (“Joy”)


Try Something New Every Day: You Never Know Where Your “Amelia” is Hiding!

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Try Something New Every Day GraphicTry Something New Every Day!

Think of a hobby or pastime you love to do – one that brings you great joy. Something you look forward to doing and feel on top of the world while doing it! Maybe it’s watching baseball on tv, cooking, gardening, walking, hiking, collecting Pyrex dishes, watching old movies, golfing, or burning it up on the tennis courts.

Whatever that something special is, it’s such a part of your life it almost feels like recess from the real world!

I’ve always been of the mind that the more interests you have, the more interesting life will be and the cool thing is, the opportunities for new interests are limitless. You can start a new hobby, find a new pastime, or adopt a brand new subject to learn about.

I remember about 12 years ago , I saw an Amelia Earhart special on the History Channel. An interest was greatly sparked and I went down an Amelia Earhart rabbit hole that has led to collecting every article, book, and collectible I can that has anything to do with her! I love looking for new specials about the iconic legend and have even began reading about other aviators (particularly women). On the flip side, there have been other individuals on the History Channel I have followed up on by studying more that didn’t spark any further interest, but there have been more people and subjects who have stuck around and greatly enriched my life.

You just never know when or where you’ll find your Amelia!

Have a great day and, as always, make each moment count double!

~ Joi (“Joy”)

What Job Roles Can One Gain by Clearing Cisco 300-415 ENSDWI Certification Exam?

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by Scott Wolf

Want career enhancement but don’t know in which direction to take the next step? Why not then have a close look at the Cisco 300-415 ENSDWI exam that in the short run can qualify you for two prominent certificates. In particular, they are the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation and CCNP Enterprise. Of course, attaining the former designation is a lot easier as you need only the 300-415 test to win it while the latter certification also requires excelling in the qualifying 350-401 exam apart from the Cisco 300-415. Now that you understand what qualifications you will receive with the help of such an evaluation, let us deliberate on the job profiles that you’ll be exposed to regardless of the certificate you pick.

 

Jobs on Offer for Successful 300-415 Passers

All in all, by passing the test in question, you’ll become eligible for the following posts with the yearly salaries as given by the Payscale.com website:

  • System Integrator

As a general rule, such specialists hold the responsibility of integrating systems for computer & networking and may also design as well as analyze the complex systems in order to improve enterprise capabilities. To add more, seasoned system integrators are able to tune the equipment for systems and upgrade the same, and thus, they are open to receiving an annual income of almost $82k.

  • Network Administrator

When it comes to this job profile, it revolves around such tasks as accomplishing delivery, installation, solving issues with, and repairing all the components of hardware & software. Besides, the network admins will train different users on how to use software apps as well as systems and will support the system for telecom alongside various IT inventories. For all these duties, a network administrator can ask for pay estimated at approximately $61k per annum.

  • Solutions Designer

In brief, a skilled solutions designer has to know how to design the building blocks that form a tech solution in order to meet the organizational requirements. Besides, such a pro is to offer E2E design for solution architecture and interact with stakeholders as well as other architects so that the business goals and outcomes were met and accomplished. Consequently, being highly talented professionals, solutions designers can reach the salary benchmark of $102k yearly.

  • System Administrator

In general, such specialists need to complete several essential tasks such as monitoring security, performing procedures for the backup, maintaining or deleting user accounts, and such. On top of these, system admins are in charge of coordinating workflow, troubleshooting issues, and improving the required operations. As a result, system administrators will receive an annual payment of around $63k.

 

Related Links:

http://www.exam-labs.com/certification/CCNA

http://www.exam-labs.com/dumps/300-415

http://www.exam-labs.com/dumps/300-420

http://www.exam-labs.com/dumps/300-425

http://www.exam-labs.com/dumps/300-430

http://www.exam-labs.com/dumps/300-435

 

 

Conclusion

The Cisco 300-415 ENSDWI exam is a real milestone in your professional life as it can qualify you for a range of IT-related jobs that are paid well and are currently in high demand. So, if you are stuck in terms of employment or want to accelerate your career to new heights, opt for this test, pass it with excellence, and become a prospective system integrator or a solutions designer with highly valuable IT skills. Good luck!

 

What Is the COMPTIA NETWORK+ Exam About? Can a Practice Test Help You Anticipate Your Results?

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Introduction

For law students, there are inherent aspects of their profession that they have to fulfill. Many of them decide to do this by going to a law school after college. And in some countries like the USA and Canada, they have to be assessed through the Law School Assessment Test (COMPTIA NETWORK+) before enrolling.

In this post, we take a critical look at this test by covering its important details. Let’s see what you should prepare yourself for if you’re considering taking the COMPTIA NETWORK+.

About COMPTIA NETWORK+

This exam started back in 1948 when there was a need for a uniform way to test students wishing to go to law schools. However, its current version began in 1991. Now, it’s managed and offered by the LSAC (Law School Admission Council).

The CompTIA Network+ Practice Test intends to check candidates’ analytical, logical, and critical thinking. All these are core skills that you need to make your education be a success. So, before you can be accepted to any law school accredited by the ABA (American Bar Association) or the common-law schools in Canada, you have to show your scores for the COMPTIA NETWORK+.

Of course, there are institutions that accept other tests too. But it’s important for every student to take this exam so that they’re on the safe side. This will help them maximize the available chances to get enrolled.

But, just sitting for this assessment is not an achievement itself — you need to pass it with a high mark to show you are ready for the next stage. And the first step you need to take in your preparation is to find out what skills you’re required to develop and how the test is built.

Overview of the COMPTIA NETWORK+ Structure

The COMPTIA NETWORK+ is divided into two parts. The first one consists of five 35-minute sections with multiple-choice questions. To complete it, candidates will get tablets to use in the testing center. Here, you’ll have two modules for logical reasoning, one for the analytical reasoning, and one for reading comprehension. Speaking of the fifth one, it will not bring you any scores as it is administered only for the purposes of pretesting new tasks. However, you won’t know which module is unscored, so pay attention to each of them.

The second part of the exam is known as Network+ Practice Test Writing. It is proctored online and a student needs to have special software installed on their computer. For this task, you’ll also be given 35 minutes to make a decision on a given issue and provide reasons for your choice. Checking this essay, law schools will gauge your reasoning, language usage, clarity, organization as well as writing mechanics.

Do You Need a Practice Test?

To master each of the COMPTIA NETWORK+ sections well, students need to use various preparation approaches. One of the most helpful methods is taking a practice test provided by LSAC or other reliable platforms. With these materials, it’s highly possible for you to understand how the main assessment will be going. Moreover, they will show your level of readiness, so you’ll have time to identify your weak areas and improve them beforehand.

Conclusion

This crucial information about the COMPTIA NETWORK+ should guide you to develop the right attitude for the test. If your dream is to enter a law school, don’t ignore the importance of this assessment as well as the preparation phase which should involve training with practice tests. And to win a battle, you first begin with the right mindset. So, make sure you’re ready to ace the COMPTIA NETWORK+!