Rework
by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Published by: Crown Currency, 2010
Genre: Nonfiction | Business & Economics, Management & Leadership
Page Count: 288 (Paperback)
Audiobook Length: 2 hours and 50 minutes
Audiobook Narrator: Mike Chamberlain
ISBN: 9781785043024
Publisher’s Description
Rework shows you a better, faster, easier way to succeed in business.
Most business books give you the same old advice: Write a business plan, study the competition, seek investors, yadda yadda. If you’re looking for a book like that, put this one back on the shelf.
Read it and you’ll know why plans are actually harmful, why you don’t need outside investors, and why you’re better off ignoring the competition. The truth is, you need less than you think. You don’t need to be a workaholic. You don’t need to staff up. You don’t need to waste time on paperwork or meetings. You don’t even need an office. Those are all just excuses.
What you really need to do is stop talking and start working. This book shows you the way. You’ll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you.
With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who’s ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs they hate, victims of “downsizing,” and artists who don’t want to starve anymore will all find valuable guidance in these pages.
About the Author
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson are the co-founders of the software company Basecamp, a Chicago-based company that develops project management, collaboration, and communication tools for businesses. They are also the authors of the bestselling book Rework, which challenges conventional business wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship and productivity.
Fried and Hansson are both self-taught programmers who started Basecamp in 1999. They are known for their unconventional business practices, such as their emphasis on simplicity, remote work, and self-reliance. They have also been outspoken critics of the traditional business model, arguing that it is often outdated and inefficient.
In addition to their work at Basecamp and their writing, Fried and Hansson are also regular speakers at conferences and events. They are also active on social media, where they share their insights and advice with a large following.
Fried and Hansson are two of the most respected and influential figures in the world of business. They are passionate about helping other people succeed, and they are constantly challenging the way we think about work and business.