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Rework

By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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Editorial reviews

" 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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Jason Fried and his company are awesome; this book is not.

I have a lot of respect for Jason Fried and his team. I hope my SaaS business can reach their level of success and product an awesome culture and work experience for my future employees.

With that being said, I am disappointed with this book.

It is full of vague mantras and advice. Some of the concepts they discuss (e.g. avoid bureaucracy) are definitely valid and useful, but they do not go very in-depth. I wish there were more details on how they built their own company and the process of making a successful product.

Many of the ideas discussed in this book can also be found in The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris, and I would recommend listening to that audiobook instead.

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Refreshing insightful spot on

I ran a business with partners for many years who did everything opposite that says this book and it really killed our culture and our productivity and just Nephi not enjoyable as much as it could've been. We could've done things much greater if we had listened to some of the lessons in this book.

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Honest and inspiring. Loved it!

Honest. Easy to understand but insightful. Great vision according to times in world right now. Inspiring. Thank you!

Elba Ruvalcaba

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It was just OK.

It was an OK read. Certainly had parts of inspiration and items for you to reflect on when it comes to day-to-day tasks. But those pointscould have been summarized in 20 minutes.

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great book

great book a n d e a s y. t o r. e. a d

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Must read for startups

My team had to learn all this the hard way, I very highly recommend all of the advice in this book.

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truly amazing

quick read but simplifies how business should be conducted. definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking to grow their business

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Simple straight forward instructions

very simple and straight forward instructions that helps you think properly about business,
i think it lacks few technical instructions, like which tools are best for specific business tasks.

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Best 2 hours!!

It's an awesome book all around!
Good voice and content... and just to the point!

Loved it!

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always great to think differently

this book will help open your mind to thinking what works for you instead of what other people want!

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