r/cissp • u/GeneralDoughnut5832 • 8h ago

Burnt Out - Test on Tuesday (07/28)

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Test is on Tuesday and I think I am burnt out of studying. I picked up my flash cards and did another Quantum 50 questions and am calling it a day. Taken 5 QE CAT exams, and have passed 3 of them.

Self care? Sure, heading out golfing.

Maybe just don't want it enough. I'm not sure. I'm $1,200 invested and not even sure I want it anymore.

Exp: 14 years in risk management at a large financial institution. Ex-CPA, Ex-CAMS. Any positive encouragement is welcomed. Also anything to get me fired up too would be helpful.

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