Episode 423 | Mark Beckner - Finding Freedom

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Mark Beckner talks with Dave Rael about software, freedom, values, independence, and making an impact

Mark Beckner is an enterprise solutions expert with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder of Inotek Consulting Group, an experienced programmer and developer and the author of numerous technical books.

Chapters: 0:15 - Dave introduces the show and Mark Beckner2:28 - Mark, the author - on both technology and business5:36 - What freedom means to Mark7:55 - Knowing your own nature, your interests, you tolerance for risk, and Mark's advice for technologists wanting independence15:01 - Finding opportunities by engaging with people without seeking opportunities and living a spirit of helpfulness19:21 - Mark's story of failure - interpreting fleeting events as lasting, getting involved in projects and teams with limited the ability for real impact and limited knowledge of the state of the project25:50 - The fleeting nature of market demand and the importance of reinventing yourself29:57 - Mark's specialties over time32:16 - How Mark stays current with what he needs to know33:52 - Mark's book recommendations37:24 - Mark's top 3 tips for delivering more value39:30 - Keeping up with Mark

Resources: Mark on LinkedIn Mark's Books on Amazon The Coder's Path to Wealth and Independence - Mark Beckner Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farrier

Mark's book recommendation: The Twelve Caesars - Suetonius The Modern Library Series

Mark's top 3 tips for delivering more value: Be super honest Be willing to walk away when it's time and willing to engage when it's time Bring up the options of which you know