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    Prep For Certs- To be CCNP Security Certified or any other certification, thinking, working, and living as a consultant means approaching cert prep with strategy, discipline, and lifestyle alignment. As a reminder, these certs are a part of the Security Infrastructure Projects and the REAL value is from the hands-on experience. Therefore, the paper certification isn’t just a credential, but further proof that you can THINK, WORK, & LIVE AS A CONSULTANT.

    Think as a Consultant (Strategic Mindset)

    • Don’t just memorize blindly, but make a plan on which quizzes you are going to review that day/evening.
    • Ask: “If this were a client problem, what’s the key concept this Q&A is really testing?” This keeps you from forgetting everything right after the exam.
    • Use memory techniques (print out Q & A, spaced repetition, mnemonics) as your “tools” — like a consultant choosing the best methodology for a client.

    Work as a Consultant (Execution)

    • Treat Q&A memorization like a project:
      • Build a daily/weekly schedule with targets (ex., 50 questions/day).
      • Track your “score” on practice quizzes to measure progress.
      • Rehearse under timed conditions so your brain gets used to real exam pressure.
    • Break down complex questions into patterns (matching key phrases of a question to correct answers).

    Live as a Consultant (Lifestyle Alignment)

    • Create consistent routines that make memorization easier: study at the same time daily, review before bed, and do quick refreshers in the morning.
    • Balance: eat/sleep/exercise in a way that boosts recall (burnout kills memory retention).
    • Carry yourself as if you’re already certified; confident, disciplined, and focused.