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Rework

By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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" Rework takes aim at marketing, hiring, and other disciplines associated with building a business as if they were bottles lined up against a wall. Then it blows them away...Fried and Hansson are the Henry David Thoreaus of entrepreneurship." (Leigh Buchanan, Inc. Magazine)
" Rework is a Webby manifesto for post-recession success. Forget about strategic planning, [the authors] advise. And ignore your competition - unless you feel like picking a public fight." (Nick Summers, Newsweek)
"I want to buy a copy for everyone I know either to validate their current business practices or to expose them to alternative ways of doing things." (Alexis Rodich, Washington Post)

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

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Rework hits the mark.

Rework’s authors created a gem. It doles out sound advice that you may put in to practice now. My biggest takeaways are the following: Make decisions quickly and without regret, work efficiently, remove distractions, speak frankly, limit expenses, give employees autonomy and trust, share and spread knowledge of your business, and, most of all, keep it simple. Well done!

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Fantastic book! Very enjoyable listen

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I cannot recommend this highly enough to anyone who runs a business or even just who is interested int he revolution in the workplace. The only ways are dying, a new way of working is coming into play. Basically you don't have to be horrible to people. You can get better results by being nice. So many good but very simple ideas here. Narration was a little robotic at times but other than that it is a great read!

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A must read for startups.

A very inspiring and motivating book for startups especially small businesses. I recommend it for those who face fear of starting up.

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Practical advices for starters

Starters aka entrepreneurs. A compendium of advices to bring back simplicity and focus to business founders.

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great book!

This book is a rule breaker! Leave all your preconceived notions at the door. Forget all the traditional thoughts and be real, in order to achieve success.

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Can't wait to share it with leadership

Love the length of the book and the lessons shared in such a short time. These guys skipped all the bs and went straight for the gold. Many of their nuggets of advice seem like common sense, but businesses have lost their EQ and don't know how to communicate with clients or their own employees. Read this book and get back to the basics that helped make your company successful in the first place. In other words, cut the crap. Thanks for validating what I've been saying for years!

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Excellent but not for faint of heart

The no bullshit approach is greatly appreciated even when offensive because where one is offended by this book is probably right where they need to be challenged.

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A breath of fresh air

Straight talk and lots of valuable insights from start to finish. In clear and cohesive writing, and with an impressive track record to boot, the authors behind Rework dish out their take on what it takes to start and run a successful business - and it's not what you might think. If you are looking to start or manage any kind of business and want a manual full of real-world, no-bs, practical advice, straight from the horse's mouth, this book is the perfect fit for you. Highly recommend it!

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MUST READ/LISTEN!

Quite a few "ah ha" moments came to me while listening to this.. Great blueprint for simplifying many things that our company has been over complicating for too long.. Thank you!!!

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Good Work!

It's an excellent book with a lot of simple to understand concepts. Good work!

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