Dreams deferred are not dreams denied

I started my Project Management journey in Fall 2018 by registering for an Intro course. The profession peaked my interest and I wanted to dive further so Spring 2019 I enrolled in a certification training for my Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. Following the course, I didn't feel confident to sit the exam. 

Life happened and over a year passed without me following up on the goal. Fast forward to Summer 2020, I had 3 weeks vacation from work and being limited with options to travel due to the pandemic I was looking for avenues to maximize my time. I began looking at different courses I could enroll in, after a few searches...guess what showed up??? A CAPM exam prep course!!! I knew in that moment it was now or never. I took up the challenge and engaged in learning and studying EVERY SINGLE DAY. It was TOUGH. When I took practice tests I had more "fail" than "pass". Trust me that can mess you up mentally but it challenged me to keep pushing.

I am sooo grateful to my mom who advised me to set the date for the exam and pay for it. Once I did that, I JUST INTENSIFIED my studies. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I am overjoyed to officially add the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation to my name by the globally recognized Project Management Institute. IT'S ALL GOD!!!!!!!!!

It would be unfair for me to just blog  about this great news without sharing my process.

I would like to leave you with 6 key takeaways:
1. Present your goals and dreams to God and allow Him to lead and direct your paths.

2. Consistently speak life (beware of self limiting beliefs which can often creep up on you)

3. Set the goal (be as specific as possible and stick with it)

4. Put in the work (what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals?)

5. Have a great support system (From my big bro Delric Beneby giving me certification exam tips, useful resources from Adrianna Knowles and Sasha Miller to my immediate family having prayer sessions with me)

6. Be ok with failing (I knew there was a chance I could fail. I'm sure I would have been devastated but life moves on. Don't allow the fear of failing to cripple you.)