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Rework

By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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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
Employment Entrepreneurship Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Success Small Business Career Business Inspiring

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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)

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Great book, bringing logic to running businesses!

The content of this book is so good that I had to stop placing bookmarks as I found myself liking every section and sub-section, it is simply great from start to finish!!!

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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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Best business book ever

Some great ideas that challenge traditional business notions and concepts. It is well worth listening to.

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Awesome book

Awesome book for a new business owner like me. The ideas really define the conventional wisdom. Applying these ideas really make a big impression on my partners and others. Definitely recommended

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good read

nice and short, something to keep re reading. find this book very helpful. do recommend

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WOW!

Better than a business degree!

I can't imagine only reading this book once. It's so full of real life business advice gold that can be applied instantly regardless of the stage you are in, that I started it again as soon as it finished. This time I'm taking notes!

For me this goes in my classics collection.

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To the point, no fluff!

Very up to date and to the point information, I have proved a lot of the stategies in this book first hand in my company.

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efficient and provocative

This book flows like a long list of great bullet points of business wisdom based on experience rather than theory. It's efficient and shows no respect for convention. I should've read sooner.

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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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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.
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