Eagle shot

I have just watched the tin cup movies on the tv. It tells about a golf player named Mc Avoy who risks his chance at US Open for making his eagle shot. While I'm not a avid fans of golf, and yet have little knowledge of the game, the tin cup is still enjoyable to watch.

And after watching it, I start to think that what Mc Avoy do in the movie has similarities with what I've done in the JNCIE exam. One of our similarities is we both have failed but with different reason. If Mc Avoy is really obsessed of making an eagle shot (a very difficult shot in golf course), I have failed because of my stubborness of using only my skill for making it done.

Another one of our similarities is we both half-heartily regret our decision but taking advantage of our experience. While Mc Avoy wins the sympathy of the golf audience (and the woman he love), I have a major advance in networking skill because of my preparation effort for JNCIE exam. So this time, although I failed the exams, I don't think it is necessary for me to mourn it nights and days because I think I have got into the right direction.

After cooling down myself, I think I will take another shot at JNCIE exams. And if I pass, at least I'm still better than some JNCIE who cannot solve networking problem except the one tested in the exams. Well, people may think I'm nuts by not taking the flow and instead decided to find my own path. But like it or not, this is the path I choose and there is nothing could make me change my decision.

There is something I believe is more important than money. That thing is called 'conscience' and I'm glad that that thing is still with me ^_^.