ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Summary
In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika engage in a deep conversation with Jason Lengstorf about the concept of being unreasonable in the tech industry. Jason shares his journey of embracing unreasonableness to pursue big ideas, the importance of community and networking, and how to navigate risks in career decisions. They discuss the value of non-traditional backgrounds in tech, the process of learning and consolidating information, and the creative approaches that can lead to innovative projects. The conversation wraps up with Jason sharing his future projects and reflections on the tech landscape.
Takeaways
- Being unreasonable and having big audacious goals can lead to unexpected opportunities.
- Surround yourself with ambitious people that can inspire growth.
- Recognize when to pivot in your career.
- Networking is often more valuable than formal education.
- Learning is an active process, not just passive consumption.
- Creative coding can lead to innovative solutions.
- Take (calculated) risks. It can help you achieve your goals.
- Community support is crucial in navigating career changes.
- Being slow to adopt new technologies might not be a bad thing.
Links
- Jason Lengstorf: https://jason.energy
- CodeTV: https://codetv.dev
- All things open talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goVNPN6fVwQ
- Bytes.dev: https://bytes.dev
- Char Stiles: https://www.instagram.com/charstiles
- Builtin: https://builtin.com
Hosts
- Overcommitted: https://overcommitted.dev
- Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28
- Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com
- Eggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead
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