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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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Some good tips between the author’s self commendations

This book has a lot of trite advice.

Many examples are given for what worked for the author and it is implied that this makes their guidelines right for everyone.

There are a lot of good tips and pointers, especially towards the end of the book and it is a worthwhile read if you can get over the author’s self admiration.

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great insights, but didn't like voice.

must read.. really enjoyed it. very useful. why is there a minimum on the words I write

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A long whinge

There’s a lot of good ideas in this book, but they’re poorly presented and justified. It comes out as a long, ramble-y whinge about how people do things in business.

It would be nice to evaluate some of the ideas in more detail, where do they work, where don’t they. Anecdotes offered are poorly substantiated and it would be awesome to hear how Basecamp works with more of these in the real world.

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Alternate thinking. Wisdom you will use!

Fantastic text. I was initially after a lengthier text but heard such great reviews about this book.
So many pause and rewind sections.
Very different thought processes. Many counter cultural business wisdom. Really made me question my methodologies.

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Highly highly recommended

Best business book I’ve listened to in a long time. Fresh ideas and really inspiring business approach.

Love the short and punch chapters. Makes it very easy to digest and jump back to in future.

The reader’s performance is excellent. I highly recommend this book to any existing and aspiring business owners.

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simple and limited

nothing new. just the same old business speal, about their limited experience in a very narrow field.

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The best book in a while, short and direct.

Sometomes we judge books by their lenght before buying. This one is the exceptional one.

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Inspiration for Today!

Love this book. Full of Practical information and business wisdom. Thank you for sharing. With Kindness Jayne Mason

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Fantastic! Worth reading

New simple and powerful ideas to deal with businesses and life. So thankful with the creators of this book

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Amazing content, easy to listen to.

So many business books have great content but the audio book is such a struggle to listen to.

Rework is the unicorn of books with a ear and concise message, that is filled with practical advice all Pa kaged up in an easy to listen to audio book.

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