Cisco Career Success - Key #1 (Goals, Your Destination Address)

Taken from Chapter 1 of my book "Your Route to Cisco Career Success," this video shows you how to set and reach your Cisco career goals.

However, that's only Key #1 of 7. For the remaining 6 keys, check out my book "Your Route to Cisco Career Success."

Here's a brief description of the book:

Learn 7 keys to success in your career as a Cisco networking professional, as taught by Kevin Wallace, CCIEx2 #7945 (R/S and Voice). Kevin is the author of multiple Cisco Press titles and is a full-time instructor of Cisco courses.

The 7 keys covered include:

1. Goals, Your Destination Address
We need a consistent practice of creating, planning for, and attaining goals.

2. When Life Gets in the Way
This key is all about staying on track towards our goals when life serves up its inevitable distractions.

3. The Curiosity Key
Cultivating a strong curiosity helps us stay motivated.

4. Time Alchemy
There are tons of books today on time management, and we'll contrast a couple of the popular approaches out there today. Also, we'll offer a few tips to get you started.

5. Tomes of Wisdom
With the availability of e-books, it's easier than ever to have an awesome technical library. We'll also practice navigating Cisco's on-line documentation.

6. Getting Your Hands Dirty
Theory is great, but there's no substitute for hands-on experience. We'll discuss options for getting your hands on some equipment.

7. A Certified Success
Possessing appropriate certifications can help open doors in your IT career.

Kevin concludes each chapter with a "Tales from the Trenches" section, where he illustrates that chapter's lesson with a real-world story from his career.

[TheLORDNIGHTSHIELD]

Man, the words of yours on 1:30 are like a GOLD. That is what i always say on discussions. The last company i worked was one from Big4, and as soon as i realized that i am not improving, i left. There is only one problem with this track, not all employers understand it. They think that the one who stays at the same job 3-4-10 years is better. Yes they are more stable, but not better when it comes to skills.

[shoaibsal]

The best thing I heard was "1 year of exp repeated 11 times". And the overall talk is just amazing. Great work :)...Greetings from France :)

[bulldognetworks]

Kevin you have woken up much needed motivation to continue on my journey to CCNA certification. Thank you I will book and continue to follow you. Thanks for your wise words.

[MihirPradhan]

I recently started studying for my CCENT exam and this video really motivated me towards studying and achieving my networking goals. Thank you sir!

[GrimmGojira]

Hi Kevin! I would say I have pretty much let life take me where it fancied and in doing so I find myself at the age of 29 working minimum wage at a McDonalds barely surviving. A friend directed me towards the CCNA program (Though I am gonna start with CCENT first) But I wanted to thank you for these videos. They have given me hope and beginning to direction in my life!

[breathingcostarica]

I have bought your book Mr Wallace, I am currently taking CCNA, and let me tell you, books like yours are the kind of books that makes us dream big. Thanks a lot for the video.

[theruler]

for a minute I thought that you are giving the advice of the most important secret on achieving what a man can dream of, I'v never heard a guy who has a lot of wisdom and a lot of knowledge, because it's very rare. Usually you can become one these but not both, I truly congratulate you on what you have become.
Thanks a lot for the video, and I would really dream of a mentor like you.

[HumanoidTyphoon]

Your route to Cisco carrier success' best chapter! Oh, I was like that man stole my favourite motivational book's story! Haha, and now I see why! Great job!

[PierrouXProductions]

Once again, great video ! I have completed about 75% of my ICND2 studies and this can be really helpful. I also downloaded your book, thanks a lot !

[pouyaghotbi]

I've been thinking about all these for the past couple of months...
Great video, I really enjoyed it!
Thanks Kevin!

[quocly]

Sir Kevin Wallace well done! I alway unconditional support most important take the step act on the key should be forward Cisco Career Success if any one who want to be have achieved a goals.

[ssj_gabe]

thank you Kevin, your contribution to the community is always welcome :)

[WlfSpider]

Thank you Kevin, this video and the pdf was great. I took my CCENT 2 weeks ago and failed it. I'm trying to get back on the horse. Thank you again.

[yacineboussora]

the video is very interesting, I've always wanted this type of video and book. thank you Mr Kevin Wallace

[VishnuVardhan-ilwx]

You are awesome Wallace, i love your videos . You are my motivation

[Tamanon]

Excellent video Kevin! Definitely gave me some great ideas on advancing my life in general.

[kkj]

i dont know how i found this video but ill be 27 this year this really spoke to me..thanks for the insight!

[MarshmallowHumor]

I'm so glad I watched this video. I've just started my bachelors in Cybersecurity and Forensics, however over the last few months I've been feeling unfocused and slightly unmotivated. It seems like I've been lacking vision and goals. I'm going to implement the mind mapping. Thanks again.

[Nodir]

Thank you Kevin, really nice and inspiring video! 

[hassannaguib]

i deeply appreciate your efforts and your words in this video, also i downloaded your book, i'm reading it now, , , thanks a lot