In this episode, Dan and Bekah talk to Ray Deck, a trained data scientist, occasional angel investor, and software entrepreneur, about finding the right career path through growth, learning, and motivation. We talk about the importance of trust and listening, and Ray drops a bunch of great resources to help everyone find their own path.

About Ray

Ray is a trained data scientist, occasional angel investor, and software entrepreneur. His 25-year career spans industries from law to finance. Most recently, Ray is the founder of Sustained Ventures, a software product studio where he also publishes essays on technology and markets.

Ray's thoughts can be followed at sustainedventures.com/essays, and his less-thoughtful self is on Twitter@ray_deck.

Favorite nonfiction books:

• Bekah's pick: Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki
• Bekah's second pick: Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté
• Dan's pick: Shit, Actually by Lindy West
• Ray's pick: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edwarde Tufte

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey

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