Surviving v Thriving ep 005

About this episode

D.J. Eshelman discusses the importance of adopting a thriving mindset in Information Technology and life, sharing personal experiences and practical advice.

Thriving vs. Surviving in Information Technology In this episode of How to Thrive in I.T., DJ Eshelman discusses the importance of adopting a thriving mindset rather than just survival in both Information Technology and life. He emphasizes the role of positive attitude, continuous learning, and adaptability. DJ also shares his personal experiences and challenges, offering encouragement and practical advice for those looking to excel in their IT careers. Additionally, the episode introduces Brain.fm as the resource of the week and highlights his book, ' Just Do This: A Simpler Way to Succeed in I.T.' 00:00 Introduction and Mindset 00:17 Welcome to Episode Five 01:09 Surviving vs. Thriving 02:21 Victim Mentality and Abundance 04:20 Resource of the Week: Brain.fm https://thrive-it.com/brainfm 05:52 Financial Realities and Adaptation 09:09 Encouragement and Positive Attitude 12:24 Call to Action and Conclusion 14:34 Bonus: Free Book Section of Just Do THIS: https://thrive-it.com/JDTPC1

People in this episode

Host: D.J. Eshelman

Topics covered

• mindset
• information technology
• continuous learning
• adaptability
• career advice

Keywords

• thriving mindset
• surviving
• IT careers
• positive attitude
• continuous learning

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Brain.fm

Books & works: Just Do This: A Simpler Way to Succeed in I.T.

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