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👉🏽 Networking or Cybersecurity? Let’s Break It Down 🔥

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Michael Bowden
April 26, 2025

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IN TODAYS EMAIL:

  • Tired of Struggling with Certifications? Let’s Fix That 🎯

  • 🧰 Tools I Recommend

  • You Don’t Know… Networking vs. Cybersecurity

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS TO WATCH:

Tired of Struggling with Certifications? Let’s Fix That 🎯

A lot of people start studying for a cert… but they don’t really have a plan.

That’s how you waste time. That’s how you quit.

Today, I’m breaking down a simple way to actually finish what you start. 📚🚀

Here’s the blueprint:

🔹 Step 1: Pick your cert 🎯

Do your research. Find your study guides, videos, books, exam topics — and have a test date in mind (even if it’s just a target).

🔹 Step 2: Break it down 🧩

Chop the cert up into chapters, topics, or small pieces you can actually handle in one session.

🔹 Step 3: Set your schedule 📆

Plan your study days and time blocks — it ain’t about being perfect, it’s about being consistent. Show up for yourself.

🔹 Step 4: Take real notes ✍🏽

Write it, type it, make flashcards, get hands-on — don’t just sit there watching videos.

🔹 Step 5: Manage your time ⏳

Use techniques like Pomodoro — focus hard for 30 minutes, break for 5–10 min, and stack your wins.

Why this matters:

Cramming don’t get you certified.

Consistency does. 🔥

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RECENT EPISODE:

You Don’t Know… Networking vs. Cybersecurity

Thinking about starting a career in IT?

Not sure if you should go the networking route… or jump into cybersecurity?

In this episode, I break down what each role really looks like — and help you figure out which one matches your goals, lifestyle, and interests.

🛠 Daily tasks

🧭 Career paths

💼 Work styles

🌍 Remote potential

👀 My take? I’ll share what I started with and why it made sense for me.