Rework

By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

From the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book one that explores a new reality. Today, anyone can be in business. Tools that used to be out of reach are now easily accessible. Technology that cost thousands is now just a few bucks or even free. Stuff that was impossible just a few years ago is now simple.That means anyone can start a business. And you can do it without working miserable 80-hour weeks or depleting your life savings. You can start it on the side while your day job provides all the cash flow you need. Forget about business plans, meetings, office space - you don't need them.

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 who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages. It's time to rework work.

©2010 Jason Fried (P)2010 Random House

average at best, some good ideas

definately promotes a different way of looking at bussiness but nothing revolutionary. okay.

A must read!

Any business owner or person considering starting their own business must read this book. Excellent. Short and to the point. and has a fresh outlook on the business world and how to create a successful business.
Also, the narrator was very good which seems to be rare in business books these days.

Concise, brilliant, unconventional, powerful

One of the best books I've read on building great teams, and I love how concise it is. No fluff! A key principle is: don't get stuck on "the way it's supposed to be", do what actually works.

Great, relevant business info

It’s easy to see why Jeff Bezos and Mark Cuban recommended it. Easy to read and understand. Engaging.

Great, Real. Inspirational.

Definitely worth the listen and is in many ways even more relevant in 2024 than when it was written and published.

Casual nature of the speaker

An interesting set of perspectives on business that flies in the face of most business authors.

Great... but not for everyone

For me personally, I loved the audio book. Very simple, very direct and full of little pieces of wisdom. However, it is quite industry specific. Some of the principles he speaks about are universal but most are very specific to small businesses and starting businesses particularly in the technology field. That is where I am so I found the book to be exactly what I wanted to hear. I listened to it 3 times over a 2 week period. Again, not for everyone but if you are running a small business, want to start a small business or just want to turn a hobby into some income, he gives great tips to do it. Very practical and to the point.

Great Book - mainly motivational

I love 37signals and a lot of what they stand for. This book is consistent with their brand and positioning... and I appreciate that. It's a motivational huzzah for being reasonable in how you work. It's confirmation that you CAN just make a great product and do good business and be profitable. It speaks plainly and cuts through a lot of the crap in our start up environment today.

It's absolutely worth a listen, but you might not come out on the other end having experienced some sort of cathartic epiphany about work either.

Motivates you to want more from your job!

Excellent, practical advice on doing more and taking control. Can't recommend it enough to anyone who thought "I could do it better."

Very Easy Read

2.5 stars. This was a great book and beginning the journey to efficiency and simplicity. Highly recommended. Had I not read it directly after "The 4-Hour Workweek", I would have given it a higher rating.