# My Personal Advice / Suggestions

* To become a great hacker, you need to retain that curious spirit of a little child who always has questions about everything. Yes, everyone possesses that innate curiosity. Don't let it be extinguished.
* Some people argue, 'You don't need programming for cyber security.' I stand on the opposite side of that debate. You do need some understanding of programming languages to automate tasks and create new tools tailored for the job. Programming, in fact, has helped me accelerate my learning journey.
* But don't worry; we'll dive into programming when it becomes necessary. Until then, it's not a requirement.
* You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on paid courses. Conduct some research, and you'll find numerous courses available completely free of charge.
* Stay active on LinkedIn because some individuals share free courses, tips, and tricks on the platform as well.
* Consistency is essential, but it doesn't mean you have to focus on learning hacking all day, every day.
* When you start feeling burnt out, it's okay to pause your learning. Engage in some enjoyable activities for a couple of days, then return to your work refreshed

