TechWorld with Nana

Ever found yourself scrolling on LinkedIn instead of working on that DevOps project you've been meaning to start? 🙈 Here I break down exactly how I get 10x more done without burning out.

The secret to my productivity isn't superhuman discipline or working 24/7. It's understanding how the brain actually functions during deep work and leveraging it for my productivity 🧠

People often asked me: "How did you create so much educational content with youtube videos, but also courses and 2 huge bootcamps in such a short time with such a small team?”

Yes, sure we have worked extremely hard, but you also need a good system to sustain consistent productive work, because unless you are absolutely passionate about your work, it’s a hard thing to do.

And even though I love doing what I do, there have been ton of things I dreaded doing, including making some of the youtube videos. That’s where having a practical system kicks in, and knowing what to do exactly in which order to remain productive.

Needless to say, how incredible it feels, when you accomplish an important work or project or even a personal task, after you have dreaded doing it and been procrastinating it.

I talk a lot about deep work, so I decided to make this in-depth practical video on how to achieve extremely high productivity mode when working on important things.

I also included some fascinating examples of how some of the greatest writers in history have struggled with focus work and what techniques they used to become extremely productive.

But my main goal was to make this extremely practical, so you can start using this in your life immediately right after watching the video.

So whether you are an engineer procrastinating learning DevOps, or an upcoming entrepreneur feeling lazy to do important things, or just someone who is constantly feeling guilty for wasting hours with non-productive work, this can be a extremely valuable asset for your life.

Enjoy it and let me know what resonated with you most and what your action plan will be to apply it in your life!

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When I first entered tech, the terminal looked like some mysterious black hole that only "real engineers" knew how to navigate.

I'd watch senior devs fly through commands while I quietly googled "how to change directory in Linux" for the fifth time that day 😅

With all the AI hype and shiny new tools out there, it's easy to forget that foundational skills like using the terminal are still CRUCIAL for any engineer.

Trust me, no matter how advanced tech becomes, you'll always need to SSH into something, debug a production issue, or wrangle some config files.

The good news?

It's WAY simpler than it looks.

Once you understand a handful of key commands, you'll wonder why it ever intimidated you.

That's why I created this new tutorial video "13 Linux Commands Every Engineer Should Know" - to help demystify the terminal for anyone who's ever felt that anxiety.

I break down exactly how to use these commands to solve an actual production issue, step by step.

Check it out and let me know which command you find most useful!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 413

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This is how we built one of the strongest IT communities in the world 👇

I was not good at video creation or editing. But I was good at 1 thing, learning and teaching complex DevOps technologies, and I used it as a core of building TechWorld with Nana YouTube channel.

We have many followers who are also trying build their online communities by teaching engineering, or who teach their colleagues at work, and ask me how I do it.

Many asked me if I can teach my experience of building global engineering brand. That's why I started this new channel, and I plan to share all my hard-learned lessons for free, for many years to come.

I packed this video with some practical knowledge nuggets for you.

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I remember staring at my computer screen, tears welling up as I failed to compile a simple "Hello World" Java program at FH Technikum Wien.

I had no coding experience. Zero IT background. Just pure confusion and frustration 😭

9 years later, last week, I delivered a keynote speech at Bosch's developer conference to 1,500 engineers.

How did this happen?

When I started my engineering studies, I didn’t know it would be so hard.

So what followed were countless sleepless nights, wrestling with fundamentals of computer science that seemed impossible to grasp.

But I persisted. One concept at a time. One error message at a time. One small victory at a time.

Fast forward 9 years, and now companies from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 giants invite me to speak and consult on their engineering challenges across the globe.

And through TechWorld with Nana, I've had the privilege of teaching millions of engineers. Helping them level up their careers and avoid the struggle I went through by explaining the concepts much easier than traditional lectures.

That confused student struggling with "Hello World" would never believe this future was possible 🥲

The journey taught me something powerful: technical expertise isn't about natural talent or formal credentials…

It's about
1. relentless curiosity
2. the willingness to feel uncomfortable
3. and the persistence to keep going when everything feels impossible.

What "impossible" journey are you on right now? What's your "Hello World" moment that feels insurmountable?

Share your story below – I'd love to hear where you are in your journey.

We all start somewhere 💙

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,912

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As AI rapidly transforms our industry, I've been thinking about which tech roles will survive – and which won't.

Testing code used to require specialized skills. Today, AI can write test scripts that rival those created by mid-level engineers.

Tomorrow?

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹.

This isn't fear-mongering. It's our new reality.

The engineers who thrive won't be those who simply write test code, but those who architect entire testing environments, design integration strategies, and optimize the full delivery pipeline.

I recently watched this transformation happen in real-time with Rody, a test automation specialist with 13 years of experience.

He recognized the shifting landscape and made a critical decision: to rise above the commodity skills and master DevOps.

His journey began with a challenge: implementing test automation for a company without a test environment.

Instead of treating this as "not my job," he collaborated with a DevOps engineer to build a Kubernetes-based testing environment from scratch.

This experience sparked something profound: the realization that the most valuable engineers aren't just coders – they're architects and problem solvers 💡

Over 18 months (while balancing a new baby, a move, and job changes), Rody transformed his skill set.

He now creates Flask applications deployed in Kubernetes clusters, builds Terraform projects integrated with Jenkins, and automates server configuration with Ansible.

The AI revolution creates two distinct career paths for engineers:
1. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 with AI at tasks it will inevitably master
2. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 AI while focusing on skills AI struggles with: system design, integration strategy, and holistic problem-solving

Rody chose the second path.

He's no longer at risk of becoming another replaceable test engineer in a sea of mediocrity.

This pattern will repeat across our industry.

The engineers who survive won't be those writing the most code – they'll be those who
🟢 understand how systems connect
🟢 can architect solutions across multiple domains
🟢 continually adapt to change

Read his full story here: www.techworld-with-nana.com/post/from-test-automat…

💬 What skills are you developing that AI can't easily replicate?
💬 How are you ensuring you stay on the right side of this divide?

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,133

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I documented exactly how I create my TechWorld with Nana YouTube videos - from idea to launch 🚀

Every single video is a special project I put all my focus in and plan exactly how I can make the best ever video on that subject.

In the video, I show you exactly how I created one of the videos that you guys absolutely loved. Dive in 👇

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Sharing with you one of my earlier vlogs—a day in my life as a tech CEO. Balancing running a global business, managing a team, creating bunch of value-based content, and still staying sane is not easy at all, but in this video, I show exactly how I manage to stay grounded and productive through it all.

Btw: This vlog is the most-watched one on the channel so far. Maybe it’s because I shared some real, unfiltered moments about what it’s ACTUALLY like to juggle everything, that was valuable?

If you’re curious or looking for ideas to manage your own busy life, I think this one might be worth your time. 🙏

Let me know what you think or if anything resonates with you!

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I decided to show you the 𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 that makes up 90% of my days and 100% of my success...👇

No fancy editing. No highlight moments. Just the raw reality of creating tech content that reaches hundreds of thousands of engineers 🎬

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲:

⦁ My 6:50AM start when motivation is nowhere to be found
⦁ Debugging sample code for the 7th time (because examples HAVE to work perfectly)
⦁ The 15 takes nobody sees before the "effortless" final version 😄
⦁ How I structure courses that actually help people break into tech
⦁ how I juggle making content while running a business 🙂

People often ask how I consistently create content that performs well. The answer is pretty boring - it's showing up day after day to do the detailed work 💪

What I've learned building TechWorld with Nana is that success leaves clues - they're just rarely the ones that make it into the highlight reels everyone shares.

The crash course I'm building in this video will eventually reach hundreds of thousands. But first, it demanded hours of silent preparation that nobody thinks to film.

I've found that 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 actually inspires people more than the polished outcome - because it shows what's actually possible when you commit to the process.

Hope this gives you a realistic look at what content creation really involves!

Let me know in the comments - what part of the "boring" daily tasks in YOUR work actually creates the most value? 💭

1 month ago | [YT] | 65

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Just when you think you've heard every career change story... along comes Csaba from Hungary 😅 ...who traded chess pieces for cloud infrastructure and is absolutely CRUSHING it! 💪

His journey?

From chess trainer of 15 years to applying DevOps principles as a freelance web developer for his clients.

It's the kind of story that makes me wake up excited about what we do at TechWorld :)

Here's what hit me about Csaba's story - he had ZERO tech background. None!

Despite having no programming experience, he discovered he already had transferable skills: "𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙄𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙."

Sound familiar?

So many of us think "I'm too late" or "I don't have the right background" to jump into tech.

But Csaba proves that's just not true. The skills you already have - no matter how unrelated they seem - can be your secret weapon 😎

The path from complete beginner to building complex DevOps solutions wasn't about having the "right" background - it was about recognizing that critical thinking skills are universal.

Then putting in the focused effort to learn the technical pieces.

As he puts it with a laugh: "𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨—𝙄 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙." 😅

Yet here he is - building pipelines, setting up cloud stuff, and helping businesses run smoother with automation, as a freelancer!

The big moment?

In our DevOps Bootcamp, when his first CI/CD pipeline actually worked - connecting to GitHub and running with just one push. After some "hair-pulling troubleshooting", he saw it spring to life and called it "magic."

That feeling when something you built just... works!

This isn't just a win for Csaba. It's a nudge for anyone stuck thinking the tech door is locked. Thinking "I don't have the right background" or "I started too late".

You might be one brave decision away from a whole new life 😊

Check out Csaba's full story here: www.techworld-with-nana.com/post/from-chess-traine…

If someone with 15 years in a completely different field can make this leap, what might be possible for you?

The barriers to entry in tech aren't as high as they seem - sometimes it's just about taking that first step.

What's holding you back from exploring a new direction?

I'd love to hear your thoughts 💙
~Nana

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1 month ago | [YT] | 187

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Ever feel overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? And wonder how successful people get important work done?


Curious how top performers identify the ONE thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary?

In this video, I share the books that changed how I work and think.

But also important business lessons:

Wanna learn the leadership principle that Navy SEALs use to take complete responsibility and solve problems others can't?

Wondering why some startups grow into billion-dollar companies while others plateau, despite starting with similar resources?

Need to understand why many brilliant companies miss obvious innovations that eventually replace them?

I've spent years finding answers to these questions through these influential books.

I've condensed what I've learned into simple, practical insights you can use right away.

Full breakdown in this latest video!

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