While studying for the Linux+ certification, I came across the standard troubleshooting process used in IT. At first, I thought it was just another framework to memorize, but then I realized: these steps can apply to many areas of life beyond technology.
Here are the seven troubleshooting steps:
Depending on the problem, these steps don’t always happen in strict order — sometimes they overlap, or you combine them together. But the structure is powerful.
There are two main reasons I started blogging.
Blogging gives me a way to showcase my personality, creativity, and technical skills in a format that’s always available. Instead of just handing someone a résumé, I can point them to my website where they see my projects, writing style, and interests. It’s proof of what I can do, not just a list of jobs.
I was influenced by creators like NetworkChuck and Ali Abdaal, who both recommend starting a blog or personal website right now. Some of their videos that helped push me are:
