W video and I love your story

When you said "I was never addicted to gaming, I was addicted to the feeling of leveling up", a F*KCING lightbulb turned on in my head! Thank you Luke!

This is how I feel about cybersecurity. Currently a software engineer and while It's not my cup of tea, I see the value in it and would love to at least be decent at both. Fantastic story for sure! I came from a poor country and a lower middle income family. I didn't even see a computer until a little later in my childhood. We've come a long way!

You're a legend I'm getting tired of this blind escapism, I turn to games because it's more fun than my real life, you're inspirational and I will work to be like you!

You got some serious balls not only for believing in yourself but also to share your previous life with everyone. Big respect to you, man

Don't try to "quit" your addiction cold turkey. Find a replacement for that addiction that will benefit you in the long run. If you quit cold turkey you will have a void in your life and that void will lead you back to your old habits. Thanks for watching bro

Nice video man. My story is the same way, have been a big gamer all my life but for some reason I just got really into coding out of nowhere. I work as a data engineer today. Literally graduated highschool with a 2.7 and graduated college with a 3.9. When you learn something you actually enjoy, it opens up a whole new world.

This was very inspiring for me. Your comparison to iPhone needing new hardware to run better software being similar to going to the gym to feel better and retain information better and become a better programmer made so much sense to me. Thank you for this information. I hope I can learn more from you and I’ll try to keep you updated on how things are going for me. I might occasionally update this comment or make some new ones. But really, thank you. This provided a much needed perspective that I had never thought to consider. You seem to be very bright. Thank you bro!

It's exciting how our life can turn out sometimes. I finished my school with the worst grades possible, failed THREE universities, two of which were CS. Built a really strong feeling of disgust to all IT-related stuff. Fell into depression and lived in a hospital for 1,5 months. Sat two years at home and then tried some shitty local courses. It's been two years now, recently I've got a job as a frontend developer and met a bunch of really incredible people.

I like how this video is straight to the point and not some 20 minute life story. Keep it up man

A genuinely motivating video. Wish you all the best in your career.

Bro, this hit me hard. I have been trying to get into coding my whole life and being told I could never do it. So I stuck to playing videogames, my joy of videogames has run out but I still try to learn coding from time to time, I am working on Python right now and probably gonna do Java next. Just hearing someone else, who barely made it through high school, who didn't have a drive to go anywhere with their life, making it in the career I want has opened my eyes. Thank you man, you have shown me a new light and a clear path forward.

The friend that introduced you to coding is a real g

When you said "Hard work beats talent every time" This couldn't be truer in our industry. If you work hard and just keep going anything is possible.

It’s so great you share your story with other people! I’m also learing coding and I feel like the Internet is completly full of people who complain that there is no sense in learning coding, because there will be no need for programmers in a couple of years etc… Thanks for spreading positive vibe and giving motivation.

I am impressed how your story is similar to mine, it just happened 15 years later. I have failed 2 years at school as I hated the standard school system so I wasn't attending lessons. Instead, I've spent a lot of hours studying things capturing my interest in the computer science field. The Internet was already a thing in Italy in the first 2000s but teenagers weren't so much into it except for Msn and MySpace. I was a nerd at night and a pretty regular guy during the day as there weren't many people with whom I could talk about tech things. Long story short and fast forward to my 35yo, I landed a job at Google and I'm not even done. Keep following your interests 💪

My pathway is somewhat similar but quite different. Back in like 12, my friend introduced me to minecraft, and quickly, I'd just rush home and play around with it, and eventually, more time was sunk into that I start to notice my grades was going downhill. But in front of minecraft, what could stop me from continue playing it? Nothing, and not even the game itself is the limit. Then, I came across mods and plugins, and those things are so magical it changes the game into a completely different thing, and that was very very interesting. I had a lookup, quickly realize those are all written in Java, the same language as Minecraft itself. That moment, I realized if I learned Java, I could write these mods for myself the way I wanted minecraft to be, and then, the addiction went into writing Java stuff, even the back motive is just the same playing minecraft. And with my friends needing to play together, I needed to start a server, and there, I was forced to learn all the networking knowledge to pull off the server, forwarding ports, setting up firewall, etc. Soon, the server grew up to more than just friends, it started overloading, and I need to move it away from the game crappy laptop I use to launch minecraft, and without a single cent in my wallet to rent anything, everything was built from scratch to cut cost, and everything was learned and done by myself. All these, adds up, and I graduated from college with a shitty grade of course, but went to the university just to realize everything they taught was already knew, and best yet, everything I knew was actually the solutions used by companies out there, I have already equipped myself with everything a company needs from me, just by playing minecraft better. Now, I am a fullstack software engineer, that also manages the network and cloud infrastructures of the whole company, and all these wouldn't be a thing if I didn't get addicted to Minecraft. So, the takeaway is that, it isn't "gaming" a life problem, it really boils down to how you game smart, and what side projects you did to make you game better that changes the rest of your life.

This is the best 5 minutes ive spent. str8 to the point, and impacted a bunch of people going thru the same thing

Watched your video start to finish. Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video about your start to coding it help people like myself compare so it seem more possible.

Kudos! Great to hear that you successfully break that damn cycle! I'm struggling on my way to coding in the same way, decade later, but have some it-skills and job already.

i don't know about the youtube algorithm. But i think this video is specifically made for me, I'm a software engineer with less than 2 years of experience but i feel like I'm stuck on a dead end. I feel lost in focus also I'm having difficulties learning new concept, method or even fundamentals. Now your videos really speaks to me well, i think i just lost a goal that I've been set way before. Thanks for being vurnerable and inspiring story bro. +1 subs, really looking forward to your stories in the future

I haven't even started university or college, but I definitely feel you man. I didn't realise how bad my addiction was until now, and now that UKposts suggested this video, I decided to take it as a sign that I needed to change. Hope you do well 👍

This was absolutely beautiful and congrats for changing your life and inspiring others to do the same

Loving the process makes putting in the effort so much easier. Thanks so much for this man, helped turn the gears in my brain a few more notches =)

Thank you for the motivation man. I started taking some coding courses in high school and at the time it felt super boring and confusing to me. I realize it was because I was always thinking about gaming that I didn't really try to commit to learning. Since then I haven't practiced and stayed consistent (one of the most important things to get good at coding), so this video encouraged me to get back to the grind. This was very inspirational, I hope you get millions of subs! :)

Keep going, my friend! Your story is truly inspirational, and I'm certain that many people will find it inspiring. 💕

Good on you for making this video and sharing your story to help others. Very relevant for so many young people these days.

Thank you bro, “I love the process.” That’s the part i feel like you really hit me emotionally. You’re not a loser, and I’m rooting for you man. 🙏, much love from NYC

I feel you, bro. I've been in uni for 4 years, and I'm only in year 2, so I feel like I'm behind everyone. I'm studying software engineering, and although I loved programming and was passionate about it, I kind of replaced it with going out in a new city, drinking, staying up late, playing video games, watching meaningless series, and dealing with so much guilt about my life and future. I needed to see this video and take my life into my own hands, stop feeling depressed and drained, and chase my dreams. Thank you, bro. Keep doing what you're doing!

As a software engineer of over 25+ years, this story warms my heart. Good on you man, keep it up and keep pushing yourself! You'll be surprised what levels you climb that you never thought possible skillswise. Use todays tools like AI to give you a boost, and always follow the kind of work which truly interests you. Don't just become another code monkey pumping out soulless "tech" for any company (well maybe in the beginning to earn some experience), make software you are truly proud of.

This video is what I needed to watch. I am in the middle of my WD course, and I feel completely overwhelmed. Thank you so much I will keep trying.

Hi there! Great video man. I had the same experience 3 years ago. Was gaming my whole life then decided to learn programming. Got into a private school/course that lasted a year. Learned about CSS/Javascript/Html/C#. Got a certificate. Found a job as a junior developer in some foreign country. Worked there for about 8 months. We've finished the project and then the covid started and I got fired. After that every other job application I have sent was denied and every interview I had was just a dead end. I lost the will to be a programmer because currently companies are asking for med-senior programmers with at least 2-3 years of exp. And that's something I don't have. It's been a year since I've done any coding and depression is slowly starting to kick in. This video gave me some hope but I don't know where to even try to get an internship.

Dude great video, the edition and story telling was on point. Im 33 and you even inspired me. I love to see you grow in a big channel, young people need people like you that are facing more modern challenges and relate to them. Thank you for sharing your story.

It's 2023 and by now, we've all seen over a thousand motivational videos by now. But something about this video... is actually motivating. I think it's from how down to earth and straightforward you are. Thank you for this! I've been having a shit time in life for many reasons, and am finally trying to move forward. I've accepted that things aren't easy for me, I don't have talent, and maybe even worse luck than most. Nonetheless, the worst thing I can do is not do anything at all to improve. And like you said, hard work does pay off.

Hey man I wanted to thank you, you video inspired me a lot I didn't had military service but due to a similar school and gaming situation I fell 2 years behind with my peers, but hearing you story really gives me hope that everything will turn out fine somehow if I keep pushing, thank you!

strangely I came along this video, I'm suffering from multiple mental illness including gaming addiction. And a week ago I also started teaching myself coding, I had the same exact experience as you as soon as I started I really got hooked cause every move was a new challenge, everything new that I was learning was an achievement. Things I haven't felt in gaming for a long time. Can't wait to be in your position right now, hope most of us that had been in that state of darkness find a way out like this.

yo kinda weird, u got a good setup good video quality yet ur on low subscribers im sure u will grow

Thank you for the encouragement bro! I work at a small VR development studio in the US as a QA tester and they will allow me to become a programmer if I can prove my work. I sometimes lose motivation when I see how little I know compared to the actual programmers. I tell myself “I’m just not as smart as they are, that’s why coding is hard” but the reality is I’ve learned a lot in the last year. I just need to keep working. You got a like, a comment, and a subscribe from me brother. Wish you all the best!

I'm glad I have stumbled upon this video. My situation is similar to yours except I never finished high school. I've worked various construction jobs up until now. I'm 31 and absolutely addicted to video games. 2 weeks ago I started learning to code and it has been replacing some of my gaming. Your story inspires me to continue my pursuit towards this career path. Thanks for sharing

100% on-point brother. So happy for your discovery and growth!

I’m on a similar path and have recently completely cut games out of my life a week ago. Hearing other people’s journeys is truly inspiring because it simply just takes hard work and planning to accomplish anything and get your life together. Great vid bro.

You don't need to stop playing video games, you need to manage your time better and always be studying new things.

Honestly, I love the energy in this video. It not only provides great advice for coding inspiration but also applies to a ton of other things too.

Brooo this changed my day. I am coding long time with no luck to find job and this video was exactly what I needed to see…great content man 💪🏼💪🏼😎😎

As a student, my last 2 years + maybe last semester were spent playing games so even though I was taking easy classes, I was staying up so late studying because all the time in the day I should have been studying was spent playing video games. After watching this video, I have so much inspiration to turn over a new card and find a replacement for my addiction. Really appreciate you making this video, I feel like I needed it. 💓

Bro, I've been struggling with my mental because I dropped out of university after one semester and have been wandering around doing all kinds of jobs, starting from waiter to something borderline illegal. Not a long time ago I thought about having my english improved because I watched a lot of english speaking creators which played games I enjoyed playing and was thinking about applying for a job that needs my somewhat decent english. Stumbling upon your video made me realise that I can actually improve myself and start learning coding too, thanks for making this video. Good luck with your journey man. 🖤

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched in ages just genuine and real, im currently learning full stack dev, I need to write more javascript as it’s still confusing but we’ll get there! Python is next and then django framework

This video opened my mind. I learn that you can do gaming along with other professions as well. the key is not to exclude gaming but to integrate it into your life in a way that you can do other things as well. I am looking forward to learning blender and C++ programming in my holidays. Also, after I abandoned playing multiplayer games, I realized that single player games like the Arkham games and some Star Wars campaign games don't have the FOMO like other games like COD, CS2, Fortnite, Destiny 2. You can play the game at your own pace and whenever you want to! Thanks for this video! it really helps :D

Man. Congratulations! School really isn't for everybody, but I think it's amazing that you were still able to find your path even though it took some time. Thank you for this video!

Just got into coding myself, seeing your progress really is inspiring, I come from a similar situation.

Appreciate the upload on this bud, doing a Degree in Computer Science myself for a couple years, find it hard to get motivated a lot of the time but your input on the situation was relatable overall and certainly gonna try to take some pages out, Have a good one bud.

Love this video! Love your attitude bro. Thank you for putting this out there!

That's awesome man, I recently did the same thing, tho with art mainly but I want to eventually make my own games so adding programming and music to that eventually. I was serious about art for most of my life, even made somewhat of a living with it- but there was a time I got addicted to games, now I'm addicted to doing art and working on my own games, and it feels amazing. I understand what it's like to feel that way, being a former foster kid it just has been hard to maintain the confidence I can do anything of value in this world.

I think this is the wake up call I've needed for way to long... Had no confidence any myself to achieve anything before watching this video but you've somehow pushed me in the right direction. Thank you bro, I appreciate it. 😊

Thanks for the story. It's really motivating to see someone who had similar experiences as I did turn everything around.

Also feeling like this bro, video games was a big part of my life and being a gamer was like a part of my personality already. But these days I don't feel like playing games anymore and would want to learn math, coding and programming. It looks like my video games habit/addiction are getting replaced and outgrown by said learning. I never thought the youtube algorithm would lead me to this video and that there's another person whom I could relate this too. Thanks dude!

im just starting my second year in university as a comp sci major, and this video spoke to me almost too accurately. i just wasnt putting in the work to actually succeed. i really appreciate u sharing your story. hopefully i can follow your footsteps in that regard

This was so relatable! I was just describing the feeling of being excited to learn to my family tonight. Wishing you continued success 💯

Appreciated the honesty in this video. Good job and props to you for finding direction in your life. Keep it up!

This is the realest success story ever. Physical exercise and hard work beats talent, the two most important tips. You do have a talent for making these UKposts videos though, storytelling and motivational talk was on point! Love your hardware analogy, keep at it!

Hey, nice video I related to the thing where you said that you weren't actually addicted to video games, but the feeling that you level up and I noticed it too I had been coding for a little longer, but it didn't hook me that much until I started writing software for others on github, then when I started getting stars on my projects and some feedback and I knew that other people are using my code, I could spend sometimes even 20h+ just coding since I woke up till I went to sleep. Really unhealthy, but the feeling was the same as playing video games, and even more. I recently got my first job and it also feels like my life got some direction, like I was missing out before. I still play video games, but mostly as a way to relax with my cousin or friends and not as a means to get my "fix"

Congrats, bro! You REALLY made it ! Your history is very inspiring and I wish it reach more people to show them how they can just beat that loser feeling away and made a new life for themselves!

Great video, especially about working out and exercise. Starting my code journey

Hello Luke, I really enjoyed the video and your story has deeply touched me. I admire the fact that you're actually keeping your word and responding to all the comments! My situation is somewhat similar to yours, except that this change in mindset came to me at the age of 28, and now is when I've decided to pivot towards web development. You've gained a new subscriber, I'll be following your progress, and you'll serve as a guiding figure for me.

Gaming is not a bad thing as long as it is a hobby next to your life and not becomes your life.

This was so well put! And honestly good for you to understand that you needed a change! it takes some great courage to accept that the way youre going is not the way! and you worked hard for it. honestly this video made me so happy!

Yep I 100% relate bro. Thanks for the video, I needed some inspiration and motivation to level up my life and job

I have been a graphic designer for more than 10 years, but from the place I live has no career ladder to climb, I have been stuck with this low pay postition for years and I'm already burnout. I started to learn coding because I feel like I need this for my career upgrade (also I want a work life balance), I'm using my boxing training mindset to learn new things, which is the same words of advice from you bro thanks to my coach and you brother, I feel hopeful after I watched your video

I'm so happy for you, and proud. You have came a long way! Congrats! I am currently learning coding through an online course, and I really want to be a web dev. It has been fun ever since I coded my first "Hello World" too 😂

Dude you're a legit inspiration. So glad I came across this video. I struggle with motivation massively, and I tend to use video games an escapism. Even when I started college I lacked motivation (I passed my classes but never serious about learning the material). I only have 2 more quarters left of school and within this past quarter I've felt like I've learned more than I have in the past year. Continue making videos bro, wish nothing but success to you and your endeavors!

I can relate with that " I wasn't addicted to gaming I was addicted to that leveling up and progress" I feel like this is a sign I should do the same. I have my computer science certificate but now I need to do something with it and Coding is what I enjoy!

I find coding very interesting and quite fun, but whenever I try to go back and learn anything new in it it feels like I’m making no progress as I don’t know how to apply myself to make anything that I want to. I think I just need to motivate myself more, but I’m not sure. This video is really inspiring and shows that hard work will get you anywhere you want to be. Keep up the good work bro 💪

Best inspirational video I have seen on YT. I am a business major, but I want to get into tech. Unfortunately, I have no skill set. I love gaming, but I always feel I could be focused on more important things like acquiring a skill. Your video has just reinforced my desire to stick to my goal of acquiring skills to compliment my tech journey. Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing this. I got into coding 2 months ago, I needed to hear a similar story

great video bro. I can relate to your scenario because I was a gamer in my past too. I've wasted countless hours playing pc games and it had affected me mentally. But now I'm focusing on myself. I've built a decent amount of muscle and improved my mental health now. And rn I'm currently learning full stack development and I hope I will do it without procrastinating about it. But I really regret playing Genshin impact and all those Pokémon franchise.😭

hey luke! i want to congratulate you on your video, its the first one i see, and it really serves as an inspiration to people like me that are walking on the same shoes! . Went through the same in highschool and after i was done with it i worked in restaurants for a couple years until i burned out, now through unemployment courses i'm studying programing and even though there are some dificulties i'm really enjoying it and havent felt like that in a long time! Learning something i like is a pleasant experience thats slowly changing my life for the better! who figured!? hahah even thought about making these kinds of videos if i ever get the chance. And to whoever is reading this! IT'S NEVER LATE! You get OLD when you stop learning new things! Keep strong and +sub!

I’m 3 months into my Data Analyst job using SQL & Power BI, done 2 SQL beginner courses so far whilst I have done a little Python. I just want to keep expanding on these - this video helped me think positively & good for you how well you are doing for yourself. I will be following your journey & would love to interact at some point!

i am on the same pathway as u were when u were younger. im currently 19 and i have tried a coding course back when i was age 17 and i fell off and i really regret it. i will try it again starting tomorrow using the course that you took. i hope to come back to this video one day to update the journey!

I also had a perfectly identical experience that helped me completely overcome and abandon my video game addiction. I started coding and working on launching a business venture, and I instantly was receiving a high that not even League of Legends could match. I even tried to play the game with my friends and found that playing more than two rounds feels very boring and repetitive. I'm hyper productive and bettering my brain, life, and body is my primary hobby now.

what an inspiring story. I always wanted to game but never had any pc to do the same in my 11th grade I got my first pc which was just 120$ I bought it because there was a computer science subject in my school they taught us python. That pc changed my life because I used to play retro games 1 hour every day (max payne) and used to code for 2 or 3 hours coding got me that I changed my aim to it field rather than finance. I have entered college now have a gaming laptop now. Initially installed the games but deleted them the very next day because I know my dad bought it for me to learn coding. Thankyou I am a new subscriber. Love from India

This resonates with me so much. I went to college for software development, but it just never stuck. I’ve been addicted to gaming and I recently took it upon myself to start learning python and JavaScript. I’m currently a week into my journey and I’m excited for the future. Thanks for sharing your story man.

W you bro straight up W. Thank you for telling your story and not worrying what people will think. Respect!

cant agree more spent years in sales job which were okay but after a year i kept getting bored. Done a bootcamp in 2020 through the pandemic and now a developer. Its hard slog but the joy you get when your code works is something else. Subscribed and great to hear your story buddy keep going

Man it sucks, I went through the same struggles and let it drag on for years. I'm finally starting a similar journey as you, at 27-28, I am tackling my CS degree that I never finished and striving for a tech job. Left my addictions and bad habits behind. Hope I can stick with it consistently, thanks for sharing this video! I plan on doing the java and or python mooc.

Great video. I too am a long time gamer who is now focusing my abilities to learn to code. It's very satisfying still learning while doing my construction job. Glad to see I'm not the only one who is motivated by leveling up.

oh this made me cry a little. I'm so happy for you and thanks for sharing

I had a the same experience of working a construction job and all my friends where developers. They told me I should give it a shot but I always told them I'm to stupid to code. There is no way I could do it. After 2 years of working construction I thought you know what let me give it a go and just like you I was hooked after writing that first line of code. I stated doing Udemy courses to learn more and more. Fast forward 7 years and I'm now a senior developer and I'm so happy I took that leap of faith into the unknown because if I didn't I honestly don't know where the hell I would currently be in life.

Gaming is good up until it becomes an addiction

Great video to watch for aspiring devs, you focus a lot on how to master the specific skill and hobby and that is important to learn.

This is insanely inspiring, I'm 17 rn but I feel like i'm going through the same thing; I also have no idea how to study and im still a complete loser. only thing holding me back is my dopamine addiction. I need quit watching stupid videos and start putting in the work. thx for this vid bro. keep it up! ❤❤

Love the channel and the video. This video was describing me 😅 to anyone out there that is curious about coding in the least bit, please get into it. I was at rock bottom 2 years ago and had to provide for my family. Spent about 10 months learning html css JavaScript and now I’m in a beautiful career making 6 figures and trending upward. Trust me this is not just cliche when I say if I can do it YOU can to

Great job, mate! Your video really touched me, honestly. I'm 35 and just coming to terms with this realization myself, having been in your exact shoes. Next year, I'll be diving into my studies at the Open University to pursue a part-time BSc Honours in Computing and IT Software while juggling work, all in the pursuit of becoming a Software Engineer! Your video came at just the right time for me, and I can't thank you enough for that.

Thank you. I needed this. Im new to coding and its very critique and you need patience it can be challenging but i will do it!

We got a similar story, well done man, lets keep pushing and see how high this kite can fly. Something I noticed besides coding and the gym - an awesome hobby away from the computer is reading, be it about tech, fiction, non-fiction ... really valuable and an uplifting past time, by the look of the books on your desk it would seem you realised this as well.

I'm happy for you, mate. Very inspiring story. I'm 28 and now trying to change my life for the better going in the similar direction that you did.

algorithm hitting. 22y/o, work in construction, addicted to games and recently having a strong addiction to learning to code. bless for the motivation

Awesome message for countless others trying to get motivated. Gratz on your success! 🎉

Thanks man! really like what your doing, recently I'm also addicting to gaming and want to replace it with something productive

Here a story : i've been modding games for years, went through a lot of struggling but also a lot of wonderful experiences. I needed to learn, train, dedicate myself and persevere a LOT. (got 15 000 hours). Long story short : it took me so much time i was actually not playing the game, but feeling the progress was the driving thread for me. I guess it's the same thing for everything in life : progressing and feeling that you are passing milestones. Same with the Gym, my other big hobby. Now feeling like transferring this to my job will help make my life rich (i want to learn coding for automating imaging devices for biology research, i need to learn from scratch) and add AI to that (well good job) So i dont want to skip gaming completely (eventhough it'll only be a few erratic hours in the weekend once in a while, if i don't get someone entering my life lol) but yeah, pretty much, looking forward to get more & more skills and being able to achieve things i previously thought impossible to reach.

Yo I live in Greece and im 33 years old . I studied to and got an integrated master from Mechanical and Financial engineering . Worked as barman , manager in stores , office manager etc but I couldnt find a future from this line of job(s) in Greece . This year i decided finally to persue my dream and follow the path of Cyber security . I was a gamer like your self . Very good at all games as well . Now im taking the first semester of the Cyber security and I hope i can make it to be a good Cyber security analyst . I hope i made the right choice brother . And i hope you do great things from now on . I can feel you totally . Im just a lot older ;)