Show notes
In this interview I chat with Jim Cirillo – career technologist and recent podcast host. Find out how Jim found the courage required to leave a steady, well-paying job and what it takes to navigate the digital world when you’re not a digital native. 1:12 - Introducing Jim, what he’s working on, and how he and Matthew met at Podcast Movement. 3:11 - Background details on Jim and whether he ever thought he would have his own podcast. 4:37 - How Jim’s career progressed and ultimately led to starting JimJim’s Reinvention Revolution PodCast; the chaos of the tech world. 8:17 - The effect of the change of pace in technology and how that affected Jim’s career path. 10:55 - Why he didn’t want to be an employee. 12:49 - Starting his entrepreneurial journey as a consultant and making that transition. 13:53 - How the pace of change hasn’t slowed down and leaving his job due to the company not being able to move fast enough. 15:58 - What his approach to staying up to date on technology is and how that works into his podcast. 18:45 - Lifestyle design being the driving force behind Jim’s entrepreneurial journey and where he is on the journey right now. 21:30 - The courage required to leave a steady, well-paying job and what it takes to navigate the digital world when you’re not a digital native. 24:45 - Feeling confined in a corporate career track and that there are more opportunities out there. 26:10 - Taking time to focus on and assess what you’re doing, rather than just being reactive. 28:02 - Creativity as the link between being an artist and being an entrepreneur. 28:42 - The positive aspects of disruption; Matthew’s experience at Block-Con. 31:24 - How different technologies are starting to come together towards a big inflection point. 32:24 - Staying abreast of change and understanding how it may have widespread effects. 33:38 - Using the podcast as a way to stay on top of tech changes. 36:52 - The best advice and education Jim has gotten regarding embracing disruption. 38:34 - Understanding how to react to changes properly by just trying different things in a hands on way. 40:30 - Outcomes Jim has seen so far in his journey. 43:58 - The breadth of possibilities Jim sees in this field. 45:42 - The rapid-fire questionnaire. 52:32 - Contacting Jim and learning more about his podcast. Resources and Links Mentioned: JimJim’s Reinvention Revolution PodCast Podcast Movement Josh Elledge Richard Branson JIMIUM Group Block-Con The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
