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 Mentorship
• 00:42 Welcome to the Podcast
• 01:06 Core Tenets of Thrive I.T.
• 01:17 The Importance of Mentoring
• 02:11 Defining a Mentor
• 04:50 Resource of the Week - https://thrive-it.com/techsmith
• 06:25 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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