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Through his work with hundreds of technology professionals, Rajesh Setty has had a bird’s eye view of careers that soared and careers that stalled. In the IT arena, Setty noted that while some people succeeded beyond imagination, most people seemed to get stuck about ten or fifteen years into their careers. After careful observation, interviews and insights, Setty realized that the top performers in the IT services industry definitely had a different set of standard practices for distinguishing themselves. To share their secrets, Setty created Beyond Code.

In Beyond Code, Setty explains that today’s tech pros are facing the crisis of commoditization and that in order to thrive, it is imperative that they learn to stand out. Moreover, Beyond Code functions as a blueprint for professionals who want to go from acceptable to exceptional.

Beyond Code explains how technology professionals can supercharge their careers by winning what Setty calls the Inner Game and Outer Game. Complete with exercises, examples, and insights, Beyond Code provides a recipe for technology professionals to raise above the commodity crowd and become remarkable.

This book is crucial for IT professionals who want to succeed through distinction Rajesh’s insights are clear, instructive, and vital for long term career success in IT.

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Hardcover: 119 pages
Publisher: Select Books (NY) (September 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1590791029
ISBN-13: 978-1590791028
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for more than just IT Consultants, October 4, 2005

By	Navin V. Nagiah (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title of the book is mis-leading. This book is not just for software professionals. It is a great read for just about any professionals who want to raise their performance up a notch; for any professional who is interested in doing better in not just their professional but also their personal lives. Any professional who has the discipline to read this book and diligently practice what it says will achieve lasting success & satisfaction.

The best part of the book is that it blends advice with interesting practical anecdotes that strike a chord and stick to your mind.

Read it. More importantly ... practice it. Your life and career will be that much better for it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and valuable, October 18, 2005

By	Alan Lattanner (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beyond Code is a unique and valuable contribution to the already rich literature on personal development. Written from the perspective of an IT (information technology) professional, the book has a message for an even broader audience of professionals. That audience would include all those who wish to move beyond a working lifestyle of project after project, even when great technical competence is required, to one that also encompasses rewarding business or personal relationships and deep self-satisfaction.

Beyond Code's subtitle "Learn to distinguish yourself in 9 simple steps" holds the promise of easily-mastered secrets to success as in "read once, excel forever." On the contrary, Setty makes no bones about how challenging it is to become recognized for who you are in today's tough business climate. Setty describes how building character to distinguish yourself as a well-rounded professional in the world of high technology requires persistence, patience and a process. Fortunately for those of us who care about excellence, Setty's book provides a wonderful framework for just that.

Setty first identifies and then dissects a global problem among high-tech professionals that he has personally observed while working on three continents--the problem of human technical obsolescence. He then engages the reader in a very innovative "partnership" to work through the nine chapters or "lessons" that comprise the bulk of Beyond Code's 119 pages (plus front matter).

You might ask why the book is so short compared to most 300+ page business books. In truth, no more space was needed. Beyond Code is a concise yet richly informative handbook, even an "almanac" as they called them in the past. We readers have the option to expand Setty's material to whatever length we desire, at least virtually, by acting on the motivations that got us to buy the book in the first place-whether that be getting ahead financially, becoming a better person, or simply improving relationships with our peers, managers or significant others.

After defining the "Inner Game" (what we mostly control), the "Outer Game" (a "contact sport') and giving an overview of what it means to distinguish yourself as a technology consultant, the remainder of the book is an eclectic, entertaining and valuable collection of proven methods, engaging stories, instructive diagrams, brief exercises in self-assessment and an annotated reading list if you want more. Beyond Code is a well-organized and compelling read. The Foreword by Tom Peters helps put the book in a strategic perspective for today's professional.

Of particular inspiration to me were the several quotations by famous and not-so-famous people that precede each chapter. Overall Beyond Code is relevant, thought-provoking and fresh material that will be of particular value to technology professionals who want to truly distinguish themselves in this world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wisdom-Filled and Inspirational Book For All IT Professionals, June 22, 2006

By	Thomas Mauser (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an IT professional with more than 20 years of IT experience, I have read dozens of books on computer software engineering, but this book goes to the very heart of what it takes to truly succeed in this industry. Rajesh Setty's work provides - in simple, common sense language and examples - inspirational and thought-provoking approaches to transforming yourself into someone who truly distinguishes himself or herself from the rest of the pack.

Far too often, IT professionals are always trying to learn the latest and hottest new technology in order to keep ahead of the technology curve and the job market, only to see their efforts evaporate very, very quickly as others catch up to them or pass them by. Rajesh Setty argues - and rightly so - that an IT career involves more than technology. It also involves learning about yourself - what makes you special and unique - and identifying and strengthening your God-given talents in order to have a more successful and long-lasting career in the IT world.

This is a book that I am more than happy to highly recommend to any IT professionals who want to stand out and make their unique mark in the computer industry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A system that can help you EXCEL !!
A truly wonderful system, complete with methods and follow up exercises that help you realize the focus that is needed to excel in your professional life. Read more

Published on April 18, 2007 by Balamurugan Krishnan

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but True!
Rajesh Setty's "Beyond Code" is a deceptively simple prescription for getting out of the rut of today's complex workplace. Read more

Published on October 30, 2006 by Dilip G. Saraf

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Rajesh Setty's 'Beyond Code' is a book that anyone in the IT industry must read. Even if you are not from IT, you will find it reveling. Read more

Published on October 22, 2006 by Vinayak Kamat

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, straight to the point, and very adoptable
Even though this books targets to distinguish yourself in the technology professional world, it does not limit there. Read more

Published on September 17, 2006 by Aditya A. Kothadiya

5.0 out of 5 stars From encouraging customers to learn and grow to understanding job passion's importance to success
BEYOND CODE: LEARN TO DISTINGUISH YOURSELF IN 9 SIMPLE STEPS gathers notes, charts and insights put together by the author over a ten-year period: it comes from one who is... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Aha!
Oprah Winfrey talked about "Aha" moments and this book is filled with those and it is hard to stop smiling when reading the chapters. Read more

Published on July 11, 2006 by Harsha Raghavan

4.0 out of 5 stars good read..
I liked the real world examples, and 'inner' and 'outer' game concepts of 'Beyond Code'. Further, it's in a very simple language and well articulated - that makes it all the more... Read more

Published on June 23, 2006 by rachnaspace

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
This is an excellent self help book for any technology professional. I read it last weekend and I already see my daily routine in a very different way. Read more

Published on June 21, 2006 by P. Reddy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story Telling and Helpful Reminders
This book is written in a large part for IT Professionals by an IT Professional (Rajesh Setty). This is reflected in the organization of the book (highly structured), writing... Read more

Published on June 21, 2006 by Berkeley Tom

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute 'MUST READ' book for every Technology Professional
This is an absolutely wonderful book to read and if you follow through and implement all the ideas and exercises at the end of each chapter, you will be richly rewarded. Read more

Published on May 30, 2006 by Sunil Kanderi

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