Great time w/ @LVHackers (see twitter). Tribal knowledge share is the best. Good food, beer, and feedback!
Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. It's hard + painful sometimes but that's learning. I'd prefer sharp criticism to blind praise any day.
Dry-runs of talks are incredibly useful especially when giving talks w/ the likes of Dave Kennedy and Jack Daniel.
I'm just a #sysadmin scrub but have given 2 talks now at Bsides events and have upcoming @Boston.
Put yourself out there.
@sten0_SE This is so awesome to see, especially because you & I (at least, professionally) have similar backgrounds currently.
I'd echo these sentiments that we all start from nowhere/somewhere & that, if you have some fear, or you're scared or just don't do well in social situations, to try it anyway. Meetups are a great way to do that. We don't bite, honest.
I can't tell you how many wonderful people I've meet in this area just helping/going to LVHackers & running Central NJ Infosec. Doing..
@sten0_SE these things & putting yourself out there makes you a better person. I just wish there was a way to connect with the folks who *don't* do that, or who are unsure, or too afraid to get involved. We *need* you folks, no matter how introverted! :-)
And the great part is, every meetup just feels like family. I mean, afterward I was able to just sit & talk with Xenophage & Shadow_Ranger till the place closed. I learned so much Sysadmin still in that one sitting. A great feeling.
sten0 ✅ 
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