Ep 23 - Be The Master - Don Jones, Author, and Self-Taught Technologist, Explains How To Be The Master

In Episode 23, I interview Don Jones, author of the book "Be The Master: Achieve Success & Help Others."

Don Jones is a self-taught technology professional, starting as a night-shift AS/400 operator. He grew into tech leadership, and for over a decade as a freelance writer, speaker, and classroom teacher. Today he’s a Vice President for a major technology skills management firm. Don Jones’ formal education ended with his four-year aircraft mechanic apprenticeship. For everything else, he’s relied on experience, self-learning, and a massive amount of support from past and current bosses, leaders, and mentors.

Initially, Jones thought that he would never become a technologist. He was told in high school because he did not plan to attend college that he would not be successful in this field. How many of you have been told that "You are not a good fit" for that job? If you count yourself among those who raised their hands, this is a MUST listen to the podcast interview, and "Be The Boss" is a MUST purchase book (Please see the end of the Show Notes for information on how to Purchase the Book).

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Guest Information:
Name: Don Jones
Twitter: @concentrateddon
Book: Be The Master: Achieve Success & Help Others
Purchase URL: https://donjones.com/books/non-tech-nonfiction/

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