Later today I’ll be attending an EMBA info session where I’m most likely to begin a new journey for the next 2 years.  My decision doesn’t come lightly and I’ve weighed the pros/cons of even enhancing my business knowledge over my technical knowledge.  I’m a techie at heart, but large corporations care more for businesses minded folks and can care less for technical engineers.  Am I willing to wait my turn to climb up the corporate ladder?  No, especially when I know I can make an investment in myself to jump up a few notches.  I’ll still continue to maintain my CCIE status by renewing with a written exam every 2 years until I hit the 10-year mark.

For those of you still striving for just 1 CCIE, continue onward.  You only need 1 in this world to make a difference.  Multiple achievements will definitely define you above the rest, but eventually you’ll come to the realization that having one was enough.

Those of you pursuing your SP and would like a date at San Jose in October, here’s your chance to grab my seat.