Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

Lift weights, lift books, and create systems that work for you. lukerobertsonblog.com Manhattan, NY Joined September 2023

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

Here’s a wild idea: What if you could feel the relief of a vacation—without booking a flight? Stay with me. I’m trying to convince myself too.

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You: - Plan for months - Spend thousands of $$ - Stand in lines And even when you’re finally there, you’re thinking: “Was this worth it?” “Did I forget something at home?” “How much is this Uber?!” Vacations, am I right?

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11 months ago

For the love of logic—ditch the “Macs don’t need it” myth once and for all. Protect your people. Protect their productivity. No one regrets installing antivirus. People only regret waiting until after a breach.

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11 months ago

As IT professionals, our job isn’t to hope for the best, it’s: - Reduce risk - Set standards An antivirus is NOT an “optional extra.” It’s the seatbelt in your system. Skip it—and your business might not walk away from the crash 🚗

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11 months ago

Valuable lessons I wish I had learned sooner: - Articulating your ideas using the written word - Self-education never ends - Showing someone your work to build, collaborate, and refine - It's impossible to train someone without DDD: Documenting, Demonstrating, and Duplicating.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

Here’s what business-grade antivirus must include: ✅ It’s non-negotiable ✅ Automatic updates ✅ Clear end-user education ✅ (For MSPs) Baked into every service agreement

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

@danmartell Fuck yeah

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

@IAmAaronWill Woah, that's insane 🤯

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

No client will ever ask for your credentials; they just want to know whether you can solve their problem. Forget about certificates. Just start solving problems until your eyes roll. You can move on to bigger problems once you know how to help others.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

11 months ago

When a breach hits, it doesn’t just affect the business. It strains: • A client's trust • I.T. teams • Resources • Response times And in some cases, an entire contract.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

An antivirus is a productivity tool. The biggest irony? Clients think their antivirus “slows them down.” An antivirus does these things to save your clients' time & effort: - Monitors all files 24/7 - Scans for risks - Checks signatures for each file - Blocks risky downloads

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

You think this only happens in shows like Mr. Robot? Real-life breaches cause: • Locked files • Leaked data • Total system failure • And business-ending consequences All this happens with one innocent click. The internet helps us collaborate, not with cybersecurity.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

Your staff are capable, competent, and they care. But even your best team members: • Click on sketchy links • Miss weird email domains (like [email protected]) • Forward malware by accident • Think Macs are invincible against cyber threats. (Spoiler: they’re not)

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

A friend once told me: “Flying your kite is a beautiful thing, but make sure you’re not under powerlines.” - Do what you love - Stay aware - Keep climbing - Test often - Keep your bullshit meter on - Don’t stop chasing your success If you stop trying, it’s game over.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

The internet is full of advice: - Don’t worship any of it - Test ideas for yourself - Track what works - Discard what doesn’t - Set up reminders for what your goals are Repeat until something sticks.

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

Please be patient. If it takes you 30 years to solve a 30-year-old problem, you’re right on time. Better to reach your dream at age 60 than quit at 30 pretending you were being “realistic.”

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

Ask yourself: Do I want this? Clarity comes from DOING and quitting for the right reasons. Want to speed up your growth? Try this: • Journal your experience • Ask people further along for advice • Track your progress: No data = No feedback = No growth

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Luke Robertson @RobertsonBlog

12 months ago

We fear quitting because we think it means failure. But real failure is never trying. "Fake effort" is complaining, not climbing. Be bold. Fight for your dreams. Keep climbing.