Yo D, not for nothing but I been rocking with you since 2018. I went from 0 to 100k since then. And I am an old cat who changed careers. Thanks for the motivation young blood. Peace.
Thanks brother, very encouraging. Just getting into the field. Changing careers from a truck driver. 55 years old, and can't drive anymore Because of an injury. Getting my hustle on in school and at home. God bless.
I'm literally just sittin here typing in stuff into Run over and over like i'm practicing 3 pointer. msconfig msinfo32 firewall.cpl perfmon Tryna get everything ingrained in my memory so that i know it like the back of my hand. I gotta set up a Lab ASAP
That limiting distractions tip is 🔥🔥🔥 You get more accomplished when you’re zoned in. I also agree with the comparing yourself to others. I tell friends and clients that all the time. Good Video bro
Ty brother. Hustling is underrated. Life got in the way of me going to college as planned; decided to educate myself by any means possible and realized I could make money doing something I already love: working with technology. Was finally offered two jobs this week.
Excellent wisdom! I appreciate the gems as always Du’An. As a follower of your I.T. Philosophy I go by all of these steps and these methods have begun to change my life. I am starting over late in my life and I want all of your listeners and followers to know it’s okay to make pivots “late” in life. I had to learn that it’s never too late to learn something new. And to me it’s easier because I have gained so much life experience to add to the new knowledge and that makes you even more marketable. So don’t be afraid to make a change no matter where or when u are in life. I appreciate you bro and keep inspiring. Peace & Blessings👍🏽 Now back to this Linux👊🏽
@@LabEveryday I need to get this dedicated. I fight with ADHD and it is crippling sometimes.i can have the best intentions but execution isn’t always the best
Love what your doing brother. Been watching you for a few years and I appreciate you sharing what’s possible. I switched (reluctantly) from Military Intelligence to IT a few years ago and it was the best forced decision I ever made. Your content was and still is a part of my success.
love your videos, as a person in IT.... sometimes i feel a little stagnant in my current situation, due to always comparing myself to others, i am about to be "curious"! thank you for being such a motivation, not only for your knowledge but that it is someone who looks like me makes me confident about my goals.
I feel you on tue stagnation! For the longest time I was "actively stagnant" by bouncing from program-to-program and never completing anything. But I'm wishing you the best! You'll definitely get there.
Representation is inspiration! You can do this and you can achieve whatever you put your mind too. Stay focused and stay learning. And if you can, find people that are as focused as you if not more. And then you motivate each other.
@@tehczavier thank you so much. I really appreciate the words of encouragement, it means alot especially with me always being down on myself!!! i wish you the best as well
If you're not in it for the money, you're probably working for someone that is. Profound statement. Hell of a way to make that very important point. Get your money.
This is great, thank you. I'm currently learning Software QA and its been difficult to retain info. When you said we're in the lab while others are sleeping I laughed. Part of my problem is I end up sleeping too lol, I swear I try to stay up smh!!
You have just inspired me. A good friend of mine told me about getting into IT. I’m a military veteran, single mom with two jobs (one of them being a full-time state job with great benefits) but feeling like I’m making below my worth. I’m so ready for a career change!
@@LabEveryday You are very welcome! First I have to get my CompTIA Sec+ cert for the job my friend is trying to get me in. She needs people on her team and I want all in. I’m here on TH-cam university to find out best study resources. I have no experience in IT but I’m hungry for it. I’m also brushing off my resume. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you to you, Network Chuck, and David Bombal for expanding my mind in everything Networking. I finish my Masters in December and I feel like I will never learn everything, its really overwhelming. I just have to pick one or two things at a time. Because of you, I have massed a skill set that exceeds everyone I work with. A lot of people don't even know some of these skills are a thing. I still have a long way to go. It hurts my head when I look at my list of things I still want to learn.
Thanks. Congrats on getting your Masters. I know that took dedication and hardwork. #Salute We will never learn it all. Establish your plan and focus on that. You got this!
I'm a Gemini so I get bored easily and am curious by nature. I have a GED, a few tech certifications, I am devout in labbing everyday and I make 6 figures in tech; I've paid my dues though. You are speaking the too true truth in this video and I am here for it 🙌🏽 THANK YOU! #representationmatters
I believe it was about 4 or 5 years ago since I found your channel. I followed your #labeveryday videos when there weren’t much views but after passing my CCNA I can honestly say I’m happy I found your page. I am finally utilizing those skills after years of trying to find a job outside of the helpdesk…thanks a lot man I’m gonna continue setting goals!
Thanks for this video ! One advice I would give is before even learning a technology or a tool try to know WHY you need it in the first place. If you are an aspiring network engineer and you are learning switching try to know WHY you need vtp or trunking before you start even learning it. Knowing the background of why you need something will help you understand and learn it better. It will also help you focus on what you want to achieve on the job. So for example if you have a business case and you know which technology can help you deliver the task, you might not know anything about that technology but just the fact the you know where to go solved already 50%, the rest is googling, asking around, reading (the learning process) and then you can achieve the project. WHY you need a technology is more important than HOW the technology works
Good point. For me I didn’t get the why until I got in the field. It’s hard to see the big picture when you are sitting on the bench waiting your turn. Once you get in the game things start making sense.
I believe in all the 5 tips you mentioned, but from my experience, your hustle doesn't actually determine how successful you are in any field. I feel prayers and element of luck are so important too for anyone to be successful.
Hey Du'an, quick question about official documentation. Do you study the official documentation, just the courses, or both? In your experience how important is it to read the material in addition to labbing?
I’ve been seriously considering attending GWU ONLINE for cybersecurity does anybody have any knowledge on the program and whether it’s worth it or not ?
Hey Du'An, thanks for the inspiring video as always. I have a question, how did you negotiate your salary in your current job for example? If you know that you worth a 100.000$ gross salary a year, but they offer you let's say a 80k, how are you doing that? Anyway, what I'm interested in, could you make a video of how much does a person really need to know in order to get a job with 6 figure salary in IT, Cloud, Networking etc.? I know you made a video about this, learning Linux, CISCO ISE, CISCO ACI, etc. but you didn't really got into detail of how much you really need to know in for example Linux. Thanks again and have a good day bro.
Np. Thanks for the questions family. The true power in negotiations is being able to say no and not settle. Let me think on that some more and I’ll get back to you. Turn on your notifications. The 2nd question is going to depend on the path you take. Is it IT, Cloud or Networking. Clarify that then we can talk.
Yo D, not for nothing but I been rocking with you since 2018. I went from 0 to 100k since then. And I am an old cat who changed careers. Thanks for the motivation young blood. Peace.
Salute family! Hearing this made my morning! I pray much more success to you and your family! #NeverTooLate
Yea, he did the same for me. Funny I started with him in 2017-2018 as well
Thats when I started my channel. Yall been rocking since day 1. I appreciate it!
I'm transitioning now from healthcare as an older guy too. It's motivation hearing you did it. 💪🏾
Let's go!! Half way there to the year. Wish everyone success in 2022.
Thanks for this. Even though sticking to the plan is difficult sometimes, its part of the plan. Great words of wisdom Bro.
Thanks brother, very encouraging. Just getting into the field. Changing careers from a truck driver. 55 years old, and can't drive anymore Because of an injury. Getting my hustle on in school and at home. God bless.
I'm literally just sittin here typing in stuff into Run over and over like i'm practicing 3 pointer.
msconfig
msinfo32
firewall.cpl
perfmon
Tryna get everything ingrained in my memory so that i know it like the back of my hand. I gotta set up a Lab ASAP
I see you! #LabEveryday
That limiting distractions tip is 🔥🔥🔥
You get more accomplished when you’re zoned in.
I also agree with the comparing yourself to others. I tell friends and clients that all the time.
Good Video bro
Thanks family!!!! Hope all is well! 💪🏾🙏🏾
All gems 💎 bredda! 🎯💯
The mind is a powerful thing
Facts!
Thanks bro for this video I just graduated in Cybersecurity hustling hard looking for work but expecting the best! Hardwork pays off🙏🏼
Salute Du'an you are a blessing to many people around the world !! i appreciate you my brother
Ty brother. Hustling is underrated. Life got in the way of me going to college as planned; decided to educate myself by any means possible and realized I could make money doing something I already love: working with technology. Was finally offered two jobs this week.
Turn up!!!!!! Congrats Chris!
Thank you DuAn... starting my hustle NOW (at 55!) 🇬🇧👍🏾
Never too late! 🤟🏾
Excellent wisdom! I appreciate the gems as always Du’An. As a follower of your I.T. Philosophy I go by all of these steps and these methods have begun to change my life. I am starting over late in my life and I want all of your listeners and followers to know it’s okay to make pivots “late” in life. I had to learn that it’s never too late to learn something new. And to me it’s easier because I have gained so much life experience to add to the new knowledge and that makes you even more marketable. So don’t be afraid to make a change no matter where or when u are in life. I appreciate you bro and keep inspiring. Peace & Blessings👍🏽 Now back to this Linux👊🏽
Thanks Sam! You are always encouraging and supporting myself and many others! You know I appreciate you!
@@LabEveryday No doubt👊🏽
All true words man! It amazes me how you can find time to lab everyday after a hard days work.
I really need to get back into it and make time.
It’s all about the tools. If I’m not in the lab I got TH-cam playlists that I can watch on my phone.
@@LabEveryday I need to get this dedicated. I fight with ADHD and it is crippling sometimes.i can have the best intentions but execution isn’t always the best
Love what your doing brother. Been watching you for a few years and I appreciate you sharing what’s possible. I switched (reluctantly) from Military Intelligence to IT a few years ago and it was the best forced decision I ever made. Your content was and still is a part of my success.
Thanks family. Sometimes we don’t see the good in tough decisions. Salute to you for pushing through and making it happen!
love your videos, as a person in IT.... sometimes i feel a little stagnant in my current situation, due to always comparing myself to others, i am about to be "curious"! thank you for being such a motivation, not only for your knowledge but that it is someone who looks like me makes me confident about my goals.
I feel you on tue stagnation! For the longest time I was "actively stagnant" by bouncing from program-to-program and never completing anything.
But I'm wishing you the best! You'll definitely get there.
Representation is inspiration! You can do this and you can achieve whatever you put your mind too. Stay focused and stay learning. And if you can, find people that are as focused as you if not more. And then you motivate each other.
Nothing can stop you!
@@tehczavier thank you so much. I really appreciate the words of encouragement, it means alot especially with me always being down on myself!!! i wish you the best as well
@@LabEveryday this is awesome... thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾 this really means the world.
Great video! And welcome to the DMV area
Thanks. Appreciate it!
On the bus to work and catching this. Du'An, thanks for putting out that love and positively to the people. I'll try my best to do the same :)
My pleasure family! You have a great day at work. Let your light shine bright!
The part of know your 'worth' is so very true!!!!!! Good videos!
Lab everyday!!!! Appreciate you bro.
If you're not in it for the money, you're probably working for someone that is.
Profound statement. Hell of a way to make that very important point. Get your money.
Words of wisdom to live by. THANK YOU Du'an for inspiring US!! :)
🙏🏾💯
This is great, thank you. I'm currently learning Software QA and its been difficult to retain info. When you said we're in the lab while others are sleeping I laughed. Part of my problem is I end up sleeping too lol, I swear I try to stay up smh!!
Some of my best sleep is when I am face down on the keyboard lol.
You have just inspired me. A good friend of mine told me about getting into IT. I’m a military veteran, single mom with two jobs (one of them being a full-time state job with great benefits) but feeling like I’m making below my worth. I’m so ready for a career change!
Thank you for your service. Do you have a plan to make the transition?
@@LabEveryday You are very welcome! First I have to get my CompTIA Sec+ cert for the job my friend is trying to get me in. She needs people on her team and I want all in. I’m here on TH-cam university to find out best study resources. I have no experience in IT but I’m hungry for it. I’m also brushing off my resume. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you to you, Network Chuck, and David Bombal for expanding my mind in everything Networking. I finish my Masters in December and I feel like I will never learn everything, its really overwhelming. I just have to pick one or two things at a time. Because of you, I have massed a skill set that exceeds everyone I work with. A lot of people don't even know some of these skills are a thing. I still have a long way to go. It hurts my head when I look at my list of things I still want to learn.
Thanks. Congrats on getting your Masters. I know that took dedication and hardwork. #Salute We will never learn it all. Establish your plan and focus on that. You got this!
Man needed this message. Thanks brother!
Needed this.
Thanks!
Glad I could deliver!!!!! Keep going!
Needed to hear all this, thanks!
Maaaaaaannn Truth! Definitely sharing this out.
Appreciate ya!
AYE NOW WE TALKING! I appreciate the support!
Great Help!!!! Hustle
I'm a Gemini so I get bored easily and am curious by nature. I have a GED, a few tech certifications, I am devout in labbing everyday and I make 6 figures in tech; I've paid my dues though. You are speaking the too true truth in this video and I am here for it 🙌🏽 THANK YOU! #representationmatters
SALUTE!!!! You are a true testament of not allowing the so called limitations of having GED hold you back! Keep putting in work. Thanks for sharing!
Whats your job position?
I believe it was about 4 or 5 years ago since I found your channel. I followed your #labeveryday videos when there weren’t much views but after passing my CCNA I can honestly say I’m happy I found your page. I am finally utilizing those skills after years of trying to find a job outside of the helpdesk…thanks a lot man I’m gonna continue setting goals!
Congrats. Glad your hard work is paying off for you!! #LabEveryday
All points are written down on my Whiteboard! “Stick to my plan”
Rick Ross of IT. You really speaking life at me
Thank you for your videos Du'an, you help give us noobs strength & hope. God bless you bro
Glad to help! You got this family!
Great advice
Du’an! Your beard has gone mental man! Love it 😂 where can I get a ‘Lab Everyday’ shirt? 😊
Great video my man! This has helped motivate me to be more consistent with my studies!
That’s what I like to hear! #LabEveryday
Thanks for this video ! One advice I would give is before even learning a technology or a tool try to know WHY you need it in the first place. If you are an aspiring network engineer and you are learning switching try to know WHY you need vtp or trunking before you start even learning it. Knowing the background of why you need something will help you understand and learn it better. It will also help you focus on what you want to achieve on the job. So for example if you have a business case and you know which technology can help you deliver the task, you might not know anything about that technology but just the fact the you know where to go solved already 50%, the rest is googling, asking around, reading (the learning process) and then you can achieve the project.
WHY you need a technology is more important than HOW the technology works
Good point. For me I didn’t get the why until I got in the field. It’s hard to see the big picture when you are sitting on the bench waiting your turn. Once you get in the game things start making sense.
You dropped some peals or wisdom on us. Thanks!
God bless you for sharing ... very good for me.....God bless and bless you...
You called me out with the Udemy course comment. True statements. Time to get to work
Yup I saw you slacking lol!!! Lets go family! #LabEveryday
Yo thank you for putting positive content it has motivated me thanks man from your boy Lesibe all the way from South Africa A. K. A WAkanda
I believe in all the 5 tips you mentioned, but from my experience, your hustle doesn't actually determine how successful you are in any field. I feel prayers and element of luck are so important too for anyone to be successful.
Prayers are number 1 no doubt!
"The more you learn, the more you earn."
The more you learn and apply, the more you earn. The application of what we learn is just as important.
Dope content bro
Thanks family!
Very good and thank you!, Armand
Thanks family! Great to hear from you and I knew it was you by the whip!
@@LabEveryday 😁 my curse is cars, but this is motivation, keep up the good work my brotha!!
lol I have a few Udemy courses I have to finish. Thanks for sharing this video, very inspiring.
Let’s go!!!!!!!!
Good information. So I can use this template to build my LLC for offensive security?
Do it!
Thanks bro..
You should have wayyyyyy more subcribers it crazy.
Thanks
Hey Du'an, quick question about official documentation. Do you study the official documentation, just the courses, or both? In your experience how important is it to read the material in addition to labbing?
The hardest thing I majorly wrestle with is comparing myself to others.
Bro you have to stop! Especially if you internalize it and get discouraged. Focus on your plan! You got my number, use it!
@@LabEveryday I know. I just don't want to burden anyone with my hiccups. Yet, I will use your number.
Number 3 is important! I am a victim of that. I always feel like I am running out of time and being left behind. It's hard to get over/
Set goals, Plan, Work, Win, Repeat. Stick with it family.
I have a question, is there a way to be an IT manager without having a bachelor at CS?
Go apply. That's what I did. Took a couple of months and 20 interviews
Yes, especially if you have a management background.
Sir,I am a chemical engineering student.but I entered into the IT as a network engineer.I don't have a clear plan about this.
How can I help? Check this video: th-cam.com/video/3AmQEc5ol6I/w-d-xo.html
🙏🏽
Awsome
I love my L Crew!!! 🙌🏾❤️
Du’an, where can I get that sweatshirt? You must’ve made this video a while ago cause it’s hot as Hades outside🤣🤣🤣
I recorded it last night. I keep a new hoodie. May can hook you up!
Yea let me know where I can get it
💯
🐐
I’ve been seriously considering attending GWU ONLINE for cybersecurity does anybody have any knowledge on the program and whether it’s worth it or not ?
Hey Du'An, thanks for the inspiring video as always.
I have a question, how did you negotiate your salary in your current job for example? If you know that you worth a 100.000$ gross salary a year, but they offer you let's say a 80k, how are you doing that?
Anyway, what I'm interested in, could you make a video of how much does a person really need to know in order to get a job with 6 figure salary in IT, Cloud, Networking etc.? I know you made a video about this, learning Linux, CISCO ISE, CISCO ACI, etc. but you didn't really got into detail of how much you really need to know in for example Linux.
Thanks again and have a good day bro.
Np. Thanks for the questions family. The true power in negotiations is being able to say no and not settle. Let me think on that some more and I’ll get back to you. Turn on your notifications. The 2nd question is going to depend on the path you take. Is it IT, Cloud or Networking. Clarify that then we can talk.
I want to learn from you