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Certified in what? Doesn’t matter. Hear me out:
Years ago I dated a scrote who, at the time, was more educated than me. He’d constantly rub his credentials in my face, bragging about his Bachelor’s Degree and that he passed the CBEST on his first try. He’d comment on my job, saying it was not a true career, as well as my Associate’s Degree in Fashion Design, which he called “useless”.
Our breakup left me shattered, but also motivated. You see, a part of me realized (even in my pickme haze) that this man was an idiot. And if he could do these things, I could, too.
So I signed up to take the CBEST exam 3 months from then and started studying. The math, especially, was difficult for me as I hadn’t used much of it for years. But it wasn’t long before it all started to make sense, and I passed the exam with flying colors.
Not only did the CBEST come in handy (I landed a per diem job at a local public school because of it), but it gave me the confidence to take the TEAS (the nursing school admission test). Just as I did with the CBEST, I booked an appointment and hunkered down, studying nearly every day for the test date. I passed, got into the nursing school of my choice, and then passed the NCLEX (the nursing licensure exam).
Next, I’ll be taking the LSAT (law school admission test). Will I go to law school if I pass it? Maybe in the future. At this point, it's not an option. But I do enjoy the heck out of studying for it. The logic games, especially, are great fun, and it seems a better use of my time than watching TV or YouTube. Right now I’m working only on free practice questions, but I may invest in a used paperback to study once my test date gets closer.
Now, I know we have a lot of badass females on here and that most of you probably already have certifications up the wazoo. But for those of you who don’t and who are lacking confidence, can I just say what I’ve learned:
Confidence comes from accomplishments, and little accomplishments lead to bigger successes. You never know where the journey may take you if you just get started somewhere. And once you get there- keep going.
The future awaits us and it is glorious.
Love this post.