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About the Book
The Grind: An IT Consultant’s Handbook is the ultimate guide to thriving in the world of modern IT.
Drawing on two decades of real-world experience, Vesa Tähkävuori introduces a comprehensive system built around twelve pillars of the IT consultant's craft—a blueprint for mastering the profession.
Unlike most IT books that focus on individual technologies, The Grind is designed to benefit you throughout your entire career. The timeless topics discussed in the book will continue to set thriving consultants apart from those who merely scrape by.
Among other things, you will learn how to:
• Prepare physically and mentally to achieve peak performance
• Solve complex IT problems effectively with proven methodologies
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Adapt your working style for the AI era without losing your core skills
The Grind is more than just a practical handbook. It's also a philosophical piece, meant to help you find pride, purpose, and peace of mind in your work—and give you the inspiration to keep growing for decades to come.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Step into The Grind.
P.S. This book is human-written. The ideas and experiences expressed in the book are those of the author. The system presented in the book is continuously refined, and the ebook will be updated regularly to reflect those changes.
About the Author
Vesa Tähkävuori is an IT professional with over two decades of experience in the field. His career spans a broad range of roles, including backend developer, frontend developer, cloud specialist, solution architect, and technical project manager, giving him a comprehensive understanding of both technology and the people working in IT.
Vesa is a proud father of one, a fitness enthusiast, an avid reader, and a chess player. Outside of his work in IT, he also organizes free badminton, basketball, and walking events around Helsinki.