i needed this, i picked up my Net+ and Sec+ late last year but got too comfortable. I've been "studying" for the CCNA for since February, the time is now, i take my CCNA tomorrow 💪🏿
I needed this. I moved back to the midwest from a high-paying network gig back in Colorado. Mom passed from the covid. Get here and aren't a lot of network jobs if any. Look at remote gigs, hard to get for me. So I take time and get my certs. Got my CCNA, then CCNP, earned my AWS SAA and a couple of Fortinet security certs. Still been out of work going on 4 months. I can sometimes get interviews, but when I do, I don't feel I'm interviewing like someone who HAS a CCNP. Truth is I studied, passed the exam and then rested on that cert to do all the heavy lifting for me. Du'An is sayin gin this video things I already know but up until now just kind of ignored. Right on. Time to take my career seriously, because I sure as heck don't want to lose it!
100% on point. Listen to this man. It took me until my mid-30s to figure this out. To all of you young cats, young 20s etc, get grinding and get out of your comfort zone and DON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. Learn it young. Failure is the stepping stones to success. Anyone who has EVER been or is success has failed and failed many times, believe that.
I just had a call earlier today so I could explain the importance of knowing when raises and promotions occur within your company. That one piece of information waterfalls into at least a one hour conversation of breaking down all sorts of little known things.
This video is a real wake up call for me. I've been in a NOC for a couple years and doing a really good job, but not doing these extra things to get myself to that Network Engineer level. I appreciate this video bro. Now I gotta get on it to get to where I want to be.
Thank you for making this, I think a lot of us in the industry needed to hear this! I think we all become complacent at times and don't want to study for certs or constantly invest personal time into ourselves. It's easier to just work, come home, and play video games or spend time with your friends. In life, it takes sacrifice to be successful. You need to invest your time now, make every second count.
Thank you so much for this video! This video was clutch. For the last few months of working in general IT I’ve became a victim of getting too comfortable and lately I’ve been having the burning desire to level up and get into my dream position of network admin. So I have been stressing myself out trying to prepare for the CCNA. You gave me much needed added inspiration.
You dropped some jewels in this one. Today I was at my desk going through the paces just being comfortable. You have to take that leap. Get uncomfortable. Respect.
Thanks for this video. People need to hear this. It’s not just for IT. One major thing I see that probably hits on a couple of the points in your list is IT people taking the time to learn a tech/spec/solution/or vendor and having a general consternation towards anything else. Focus on finding the best solution for the org needs, not what you specifically know. Then, if feasible, learn it. Stale IT is everywhere and it hurts everyone.
How bad do you want it! I had to rewind a couple times when you said “ you are comfortable and you are afraid of being uncomfortable” now let that sink in. U spoke to me in the video about complacency
Man I had to come comment. I favorite this video so if I’m every slacking off and not motivated I watch this and it motivates the shit out of me. Thank you man and keep them coming. I’ve done 6-7 interviews with Microsoft now and no offer as yet pending (3) but I’m not giving up cause I know it only takes one try and I will get there.
I have been putting some efforts to be successfull i my new roll working as an splunk TS engineer... I have been asking to myself why this is getting so hard for me and why memorizing an understanding is so hard for me.... Watching this video just help me avoid quiting, I was really going to do it and just get back to the banks... *THANKYOU* I know will not be easy, But I will not quit and start fighting again.
You can cut the title short. "10 Reasons You are Not Successful". I'm saving this as a mantra whenever I get off track. Good talk, it's more about habits and direction than anything else.
This whole video is MONEY!!! I have spent the last 2 to 3 years drinking from the firehose when it comes to data centers, virtualization and the cloud. I feel like I live uncomfortable lol.
i needed this, i picked up my Net+ and Sec+ late last year but got too comfortable. I've been "studying" for the CCNA for since February, the time is now, i take my CCNA tomorrow 💪🏿
Go do it bro...I just got it..You can do it.
Did you take it yet?
Update just passed, man that test is spooky
Good luck
@@WilliusMaximus YESSIR
I needed this. I moved back to the midwest from a high-paying network gig back in Colorado. Mom passed from the covid. Get here and aren't a lot of network jobs if any. Look at remote gigs, hard to get for me. So I take time and get my certs. Got my CCNA, then CCNP, earned my AWS SAA and a couple of Fortinet security certs. Still been out of work going on 4 months. I can sometimes get interviews, but when I do, I don't feel I'm interviewing like someone who HAS a CCNP. Truth is I studied, passed the exam and then rested on that cert to do all the heavy lifting for me. Du'An is sayin gin this video things I already know but up until now just kind of ignored. Right on. Time to take my career seriously, because I sure as heck don't want to lose it!
100% on point. Listen to this man. It took me until my mid-30s to figure this out. To all of you young cats, young 20s etc, get grinding and get out of your comfort zone and DON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. Learn it young.
Failure is the stepping stones to success. Anyone who has EVER been or is success has failed and failed many times, believe that.
I just had a call earlier today so I could explain the importance of knowing when raises and promotions occur within your company. That one piece of information waterfalls into at least a one hour conversation of breaking down all sorts of little known things.
Complacency is the silent killer in this field. This is the field where you can make as much as you want to make, its on you though.
This video is a real wake up call for me. I've been in a NOC for a couple years and doing a really good job, but not doing these extra things to get myself to that Network Engineer level. I appreciate this video bro. Now I gotta get on it to get to where I want to be.
ALL great points!!! Especially point#5 making yourself uncomfortable. One book I can recommend about that is "Who Moved My Cheese"
Thank you for making this, I think a lot of us in the industry needed to hear this! I think we all become complacent at times and don't want to study for certs or constantly invest personal time into ourselves. It's easier to just work, come home, and play video games or spend time with your friends. In life, it takes sacrifice to be successful. You need to invest your time now, make every second count.
Very good tips, thanks.
Thank you so much for this video! This video was clutch. For the last few months of working in general IT I’ve became a victim of getting too comfortable and lately I’ve been having the burning desire to level up and get into my dream position of network admin. So I have been stressing myself out trying to prepare for the CCNA. You gave me much needed added inspiration.
You dropped some jewels in this one. Today I was at my desk going through the paces just being comfortable. You have to take that leap. Get uncomfortable. Respect.
POWERFUL....Keep molding others along the way as you sculpt yourself in the process. A thank you may not be enough, but thanks again!
Thanks for this video. People need to hear this. It’s not just for IT. One major thing I see that probably hits on a couple of the points in your list is IT people taking the time to learn a tech/spec/solution/or vendor and having a general consternation towards anything else. Focus on finding the best solution for the org needs, not what you specifically know. Then, if feasible, learn it. Stale IT is everywhere and it hurts everyone.
Think and Grow Rich a Black Choice.. Dennis Kimbro
Changed my whole thought process. That was my introduction to self help books.
Needed this, thank you!
Thank you for the inspiration; listening to you while I grind and study for the PCNSA. Keep it going bro. LAB EVERDAY
Great video bro, thanks for dropping this knowledge be Blessed. 💯💯💯👍👍👍👍
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How bad do you want it! I had to rewind a couple times when you said “ you are comfortable and you are afraid of being uncomfortable” now let that sink in. U spoke to me in the video about complacency
Man I had to come comment. I favorite this video so if I’m every slacking off and not motivated I watch this and it motivates the shit out of me. Thank you man and keep them coming. I’ve done 6-7 interviews with Microsoft now and no offer as yet pending (3) but I’m not giving up cause I know it only takes one try and I will get there.
Becoming uncomfortable requires mental toughness. We must put in the work. No excuses.
A great video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
I have been putting some efforts to be successfull i my new roll working as an splunk TS engineer...
I have been asking to myself why this is getting so hard for me and why memorizing an understanding is so hard for me.... Watching this video just help me avoid quiting, I was really going to do it and just get back to the banks...
*THANKYOU*
I know will not be easy, But I will not quit and start fighting again.
Well said my brother alot of wisdom in your videos as well as life itself. Do you know of any IT mentoring groups online you could recommend?
Needed this brah. Thanks for the advice
Good game!💯
You can cut the title short. "10 Reasons You are Not Successful". I'm saving this as a mantra whenever I get off track. Good talk, it's more about habits and direction than anything else.
Gems 💎 🙌🏾💪🏾👏🏾
This hit home! Thank you for these words, Keep being GREAT!
The industry needed this one!
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Thank You 🙏
Thank you for the powerful words of encouragement. Greatly appreciated and needed.
GREAT Video!!! 100% TRUTH!! But I expect nothing less when I visit this channel.
You always inspire me to keep moving forward! I appreciate your realness and honesty so so much! Thank you very much
This is a much-needed video. Thanks, Du`an for this video
Dropping them jewels of knowledge!!! Appreciate you bro!
Thank you brother
All great points. Thank you
This whole video is MONEY!!! I have spent the last 2 to 3 years drinking from the firehose when it comes to data centers, virtualization and the cloud. I feel like I live uncomfortable lol.
This is real, thank you for the reminder Du’an.
Thanks Du'an, this is a very inspirational video
This video was needed and necessary!
This video was super helpful for me. Thank you, Du'An
Love this guy
Thank you sir! I appreciate the reality check for real!
Wow this is mind blowing
No.5 is the killer for me.
That reading point tho 💯
Preach!
Do you have one on some sessions?
No. But you are welcome to join my live streams every Sunday.
@@LabEveryday ok. I’ll be there
This is just what I needed.
Thank you !
Real truth...
thats whats up! hard work, hard work.
Yes bro. Yes!
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I needed this so bad, time to make a move...
BIG facts
My guy!!
What is Successful ? Chasing success will have you chasing an illusion.
How do you feel about informative videos? I don’t read outside of my IT books but I keep my TH-cam feed full of knowledge
Serious-ly.
I was not successful in it because I smoked weed every day during college
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Anyone putting udemy courses on their resume?
What'd I do to you? Why are you talking about me? 😭😭 SIKE. I do not and will not claim this in/over my life. Tuh
$110k/year working for a government contractor with zero certs, am i teh suck?