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Until Further Notice, Celebrate Everything
In this episode of the How to Thrive in I.T. Podcast, D.J. Eshelman discusses the current concerns in the IT industry, emphasizing the importance of mindset for growth and success.
He reflects on his 25+ years in IT, from his early days during Y2K to launching Thrive IT. D.J. re-introduces the four key tenets of Thrive IT: mindset, methodology, mastery, and mentoring.
He stresses celebrating small wins and maintaining a positive outlook despite challenges.
The episode also honors the influence of Dan Miller.
00:00 Introduction and Industry Concerns
00:37 Welcome to the Podcast
01:19 Host Introduction: D.J. Eshelman
02:23 The Four Key Tenets of Thrive IT
03:20 Mindset: The Foundation of Success
07:26 Resource of the Week: EUC Bento Box - https://thrive-it.com/bentobox
08:23 Celebrating Wins and Overcoming Challenges
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16:25 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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In this episode of the 'How to Thrive in I.T. Podcast,' host D.J. discusses the importance of mentorship in the IT career path. He emphasizes that anyone can be a mentor, regardless of their status or recognition in the field.
D.J. outlines the four core tenets of Thrive I.T.—mindset, methodology, mastery, and mentoring, focusing particularly on mentoring.
He explains the unique benefits of mentoring others and shares insights into how mentoring not only helps others grow but also provides personal growth and learning.
The episode includes practical advice on how to start mentoring in your I.T. career!
00:00 Introduction to Mentorship00:42 Welcome to the Podcast01:06 Core Tenets of Thrive I.T.01:17 The Importance of Mentoring02:11 Defining a Mentor04:50 Resource of the Week - https://thrive-it.com/techsmith06:25 Encouragement and Final Thoughts -
In this episode of 'How to Thrive in IT,' host DJ Eshelman shares his personal journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a professional in the IT field.
DJ emphasizes the importance of mindset, discussing how to handle both successes and failures, and how adapting and overcoming challenges is key to thriving in the IT industry. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial experiences, the setbacks he faced with various projects, and the lessons learned about resilience and self-improvement.
DJ now offers listeners the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation to help them advance in their IT careers.
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
00:16 Welcome to How to Thrive in IT
01:06 Core Tenets of Thrive IT
01:36 Mindset and Overcoming Challenges
03:04 Special Offer and Call to Action
05:22 Mindset in the IT Industry
07:58 Personal Journey and Lessons Learned
11:06 Emotional Struggles and Professional Setbacks
20:21 Future Plans and Conclusion
23:56 Final Thoughts and Call for Feedback
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Welcome to the show!
We are starting off with some vulnerability, but that's how we'll roll around here. We're talking Imposter Syndrome.
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