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

Short & Sweet

They were very honest with their opinions. The book is filled with substance, just enough examples and reasons, no fillers. If you read a lot of startup-related books then this might not be for you, most of it you'll already have known. But, if you're curious about 37 Signals and how small start-ups work, grab this book.

I really enjoy

Would you listen to Rework again? Why?

Yes I will definitely listen rework again. Because every time I can find something new for my self.

Very well written! Scrap the curse words!

Narrator did a great job. Quick and to the point.
My only complaint would be his use of some profanity.

A quick and tremendously beneficial book.

"Rework" turns a lot of business assumptions upside down, calls out bad ideas for what they are, and lays down some simple ways to get more useful work done. For new business owners as well as managers in existing organizations, this book is likely to be a catalyst for transformation and bold action. Best of all, it's short and highly readable, written in plain language without the fluff.

Found it very useful and great writing style

The narrator was very good and the style of the writing made it easy to listen to. The content was definitely different to the main stream and for me made sense. I will be listening to this over and over so that the principles sink in and become a natural part of my business planning.

Great audiobook!

It's business but if you're going to dig deeper, this applies to anything in life. If I'm going to sum it to a few words—it's all about action, authenticity and focusing on the essentials. The book I suggest that complement this is The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

nice and pragmatic approach to work!

simple but Real! forget about building a multinational company overnight and build your dream as easy as possible

Straight to the point - Good read

Where does Rework rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's amongst the best in it's class. Much better than some of the other entrepreneurial bibles.

Have you listened to any of Mike Chamberlain’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was. And it was short enough to get through in one afternoon.

Any additional comments?

It's a good book from a good company who have proved in the market what they preach in the book.

Great and Practical Reading

This book debunks all of the tradition that businesses were built upon and spells out practical and simple business thinking that can shift the business paradigm and landscape.

Nuevos Horizontes

Una perspectiva fresca que permite tomar en cuenta factores importantes al momento de hacerte responsable de la economía.