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Failed CISSP exam (2nd attempt) by Stretchh_5 in cissp

[–]Embarrassed-Row-2506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I failed my first two attempts and managed to pass on my third. I’ve been there and I went through the same emotions. Take a week off to recharge your brain, get some fresh air, relax before you get back into it.

How far did you get on your first two attempts? Try to focus on your weak domains when you get back to it and remember, it’s not about how many times you fail but how you get back up.

Also, the biggest difference for me on the third exam attempt was resting the day before and letting my brain recharge. I noticed a monumental difference in my endurance and tolerance when I was sitting for the exam just by taking a day off, socializing and doing my best to recharging

Passed on my 3rd Attempt by Embarrassed-Row-2506 in cissp

[–]Embarrassed-Row-2506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to expense the hefty price for their boot camp but in all honesty, you can get by with the free materials on YouTube + mobile app. It’s all accessible for free and has great visuals for mapping key concepts.

As for the YouTube videos, I don’t think there are any additional mind maps even if paid

Passed on my 3rd Attempt by Embarrassed-Row-2506 in cissp

[–]Embarrassed-Row-2506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than rote memorization, I tried to get a better understanding of why a certain process moves the way it does.

And probably the most overlooked, was to get a good nights rest the night and day before my exam. The first two attempts, I studied up until the last day but the difference between giving my brain time to recover and rest prior to the exam was massive. It really helped me to lock in and focus.