Rework
Rework
Jason Fried
Tony Hsieh
Read this book multiple times to help give you the courage you need to get out there and make something great. - Tony Hsieh
Tom Peters
The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what! - Tom Peters
Tim Ferriss
I encourage people to think of as an 'Elements of Style' for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world. - Tim Ferriss
Andrew Wilkinson
[One of] my most recommended business books. - Andrew Wilkinson
Shane Parrish
This book showed me that I wasn’t alone or crazy. - Shane Parrish
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Rework

Rework

Jason Fried
Jason Fried
By
Jason Fried
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In "Rework," Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson revolutionize the traditional approach to business success with their iconoclastic insights. Eschewing the conventional wisdom that champions business plans, competitive analysis, and investor funding, "Rework" offers an exhilarating alternative: the simplicity of focusing on what truly matters. This book is not a guide to adding more to your plate; it is an invitation to strip away the nonessential and thrive. With provocative chapters that challenge the status quo, such as why plans are harmful and the superfluous nature of meetings, Fried and Hansson advocate for a leaner, more efficient path to success—one that emphasizes action over planning, and real work over busywork. "Rework" is a manifesto for the modern entrepreneur, a beacon for small business owners, and a lifeline for those trapped in unfulfilling jobs. It stands as a testament to the power of simplicity in a world bogged down by complexity. Through its lucid prose and compelling arguments, the book dismantles the barriers to business achievement, proving that you can succeed beyond your wildest dreams without sacrificing your life on the altar of work. Whether you're dreaming of launching your own venture, seeking to invigorate your existing business, or simply looking to inject passion back into your work life, "Rework" offers the tools to radically shift your approach and mindset. Prepare to be inspired, provoked, and, above all, motivated to rework your path to success.

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Released
2010
1 Jan
Length
279
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A great book. - Chris Do
The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what! - Tom Peters
Read this book multiple times to help give you the courage you need to get out there and make something great. - Tony Hsieh
[One of] my most recommended business books. - Andrew Wilkinson
If given a choice between investing in someone who has read Rework or has an MBA, I'm investing in Rework every time. - Mark Cuban
This book showed me that I wasn’t alone or crazy. - Shane Parrish
I can't imagine what possible excuse you can dream up for not buying this book for every single person you work with, right now. - Seth Godin
Unperturbed by conventional wisdom, [the authors] start fresh and rewrite the rules of business. - Jeff Bezos
I encourage people to think of as an 'Elements of Style' for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world. - Tim Ferriss
What you do is what matters, not what you think or say or plan.
— Jason Fried, Rework

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