Mike Holt Enterprises Understanding the NEC

September 01, 2022
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What does it mean to be successful? What success looks like is personal, and everyone's journey is different. I love getting emails and messages from people sharing their personal successes, achievements and triumphs. It's the driving force behind what motivates me every day - to make a difference by changing lives! I want to share some of those stories with you, with the hope that one of them will inspire you to make the commitment and do the work to achieve your own goals and dreams.

This story is an amazing and inspiring message I received from Bill G. the other day. You need to read it...


Mike,
I passed the NEC portion of my exam yesterday. I passed the fire alarm and signaling code as well.

I'm 56 years old and have been working for my father since 1984 full-time. For the past 30 years my father has told me to get my license. But I hated school and I was coaching my kid's softball
teams and did not have the time for school (dummy). Well, I lost my father unexpectedly January 14th.

I found myself in despair, depressed, discouraged and needing to get a license asap. We have employees who have been with the company for 20 and 30 years and everyone was looking to me, including my wife and kids. I hate school and did not know where to turn to learn the Code and had very little confidence in passing the NEC test. I've been avoiding this test for the past 30 years. I called and spoke to Angela who was fantastic; she reassured me how good the course was, so I signed up and that's when everything changed.

I found myself going into work very early to study, watch Mike Holt videos and follow along with the books. After 3 weeks I started understanding how to learn again. Stopping the video, re-watching the video, checking the Code, highlighting the book and checking the material here for the listings you were bringing up that I never paid any attention to. I came home and watched your videos at night as well. I finished the videos in 2 months and then watched again. You guilted me into watching the electrical theory videos and thank God I did because there were at least 10 questions between the 2 tests on simple series and parallel circuits.

If I had to rely on the night class to pass the NEC it would never have happened. Electricians are hands-on people and they need to see things. That's the difference in your program. I'm sure you know this already but I wanted to tell you how grateful I am. I have an extremely hard time paying attention to the finer points but being able to stop a video and restart is invaluable. After a month I was fully engaged and couldn't wait to get to the next video. I spent hours a day and all weekend watching and studying. I missed my kid's softball games in college and HS because I was on a mission. I haven't missed a game in the last 20 years. Angela, my 2nd of 4 daughters, plays softball at Villanova University and they made the college world series and this was her last time playing so I went Orlando last weekend at UCF. I brought the Code book your Bonding and Grounding book and videos and watched in the hotel room!

Your team is great. Mario’s enthusiasm and his youth make the videos come to life. Brian is fantastic. You can tell he is a perfectionist.

I am sorry for the long email but I promised myself when I passed the NEC I would write you and let you know what a difference you and your team have made. If you are ever in New Jersey please stop by. My dad started this business 50 years ago. I hope to keep it going for many more and you will always be welcomed with open arms here.
Thank You Very Much, God Bless!
Bill G., Edison NJ

Bill was successful because he followed these simple steps with passion and commitment:
1. Have the correct study program
2. You can pass if you watch the videos, read the books, and do all of the practice questions.
3. Don’t wait until there is an emergency to get your license, get started today.
4. When you do the work and stay committed to your mission amazing things can happen.

We are here to help you complete your mission. Your journey to a better life starts today. Visit MikeHolt.com/ExamPrep to get started, or call us at 888.632.2633 and we'll guide you through the process.

God Bless,




Comments
  • Congrats Bill, My brother Gary and i both worked for your dad he was a great man and mentor he will be missed. Thanks Chip Bonicker

    Chip Bonicker  September 7 2022, 4:06 pm EDT
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  • Congratulations, Bill! Way to go. So happy for you. I always make it a point to advise young engineers to take their Fundamentals of Engineering (E.I.T.) exam BEFORE they graduate whether they plan to go on and sit for the P.E.

    Bill’s story should inspire anyone who’s even slightly dreaming about furthering their credentials. To borrow a phrase from the latest movie at the box office, Don’t think. Just do.

    Greg Elvestad  September 3 2022, 6:48 am EDT
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  • Congratulations Bill ! Well Done

    God Bless Mike Holt and his team for illuminating the way.

    John D also in New Jersey.

    John Drucker   September 2 2022, 2:49 am EDT
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