No beginning in sight

So the studying thing didn't work out like I planned yesterday. Until now I'm still on Chapter 9. I'm seriously considering postponing my test date now. Today I almost cancelled the test date but held back because I might still be able to pull off an upset. But who am I kidding, right? As much as I want to get those initials, I don't want to compromise true, solid learning just to get a certificate.

Well, I guess I need to perform another reality check and assess where I'm really at. It's just a little frustrating that some people from another forums that I frequent make you feel a little "inadequate", i guess, when I've been studying for nearly 2 months on only the CCENT part. I get some smarter-than-thou remarks wondering why I'm taking that much time when others prepare for the CCNA in less than 2 months and passing it. I mean, are you kidding me? How can you possibly digest so much information in less than 2 months and still pass a difficult test (unless you cheat, maybe)? I mean I know, it's an entry-level test, but I'd like to come out of it knowing that I have a very solid foundation for the knowledge required to advance to the next level.

So, I guess back to square one again, in terms of the study schedule. I think I'm gonna stretch out the learning phase a little bit longer so that I'm getting less info for more time as opposed to cramming too much info in less time. I think people in general learn better that way anyway. And I'll try not to pressure myself too much with achieving my goals as fast as I can. I think the idea is to achieve your goals the best you can.