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Get LPIC-1 Certified

Specific

What do I want to accomplish?

What I want to accomplish is to get certified as a Linux System Administrator by taking the LPIC-1 exam. That means that I have to pass both parts of the exam which are 101-500 and 102-500

Why do I want to achieve this goal?

I want to achieve this goal to showcase to myself and to future employers that I'm confident enough to work in Linux Systems and have a career as a Linux Administrator and Linux Engineer. In addition I'd like to have the opportunity of working remotely some day administering Linux Systems.

Who is involved in this goal?

The people involved in this goal is me studying hard and smart using a variety of resources.

Where is this goal to be achieved?

This goal is to be achieved from the comfort of my home by taking both parts of the exam remotely from home.

When do I want to achieve this goal?

I want to achieve this goal before 2025.

Measurable

How much/how many?

I will study two hours on week days when I can home from work And 8 hours on weekends. 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday.

How do I know if I have reached my goal?

I will know that I have reached my goal by owing a certificate and hanging it on my rooms wall.

What is my indicator of progress?

My indicator of progress is answering correctly exam practice tests.

Achievable

Goal Pain and Pleasures

Why I keep procrastinate?

I keep procrastinate for a variety of reasons.I don't feel confident that I have the skills to pass the exam. I wanted to take the RHCSA exam. I stopped believing that a Linux career is possible for myself. I fear the failure. There aren't many jobs in cyprus. And I luck the confidence to live abroad and work as a Linux Admin.

Which pain have I linked in the past?

  • The pain of studying something that I already read before therefore the excitement of learning something new is missing
  • The pain of facing the truth that I'm not the best and still having a lot of things to learn.
  • The pain of feeling like a beginner
  • The pain of paying for the exam.
  • The pain of studying

What pleasure or pleasures have I gained by not taking action?

Comfort zone

What will be the cost if I don't change or take action?

  • I will never end up working in Linux and having the career that I deserve to have
  • I will always feel incomplete and unimportant.

What pleasures I will gain by following through?

  • Confidence
  • Pride
  • Resume strengthening
  • Motivation
  • Inspiration
  • Killing boredom
  • Remembering myself
  • The feeling and the adventure of fighting to achieve a goal.

Timely

By when do I want to achieve this goal?

31 December 2024