Rework
Jason Fried

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1 review from Arts and Design blogs:

Cool Hunting 02 Apr 10:
... While 'Making Ideas Happen' represents Belsky's tireless years of researching the techniques that make companies successful, Rework's appeal comes from authors and 37signals founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson' direct, mincing-no-words style, outlining the directives they've found to work. In lieu of reviews on each, we put together this side-by-side comparison of some of their core principles to see what we could glean. 'Rework' sells from Amazon or Powell's and you can pre-order 'Making Ideas Happen' from Amazon or Powell's. 1. Working Much of Belsky's mission is about getting people organized and finding ways to do it. His tips for staying focused involve stripping out work that isn't goal-focused, creating rituals to 'out-work' the competition to quote ad exec Roy Spence, and tailoring workspaces. ...

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5 reviews from Entrepreneur blogs:

Mixergy - Online Business Tips from Successful Entrepreneurs 19 May 10:
... Getting passionate customers without spending heavily on marketing is a theme that comes up a lot in my interviews. I asked Joe, Mixergy's new editor, to pull these 2 clips from my interview with Jason Fried about how his company, 37signals, does it. (Transcripts below. ) For more on this topic, get Jason's book, Rework, or listen to his full Mixergy interview. Clip 1: The 'real secret' See my stats for this video Clip 2: How to do it See my stats for this video The transcripts Clip 1: Eventually, we found out that having an audience is a huge benefit to a company. You know, companies have fans, have customers, but having an audience is like the real secret, I think, to making it, especially today, without having to spend a lot of money on advertising. ...
Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist 12 Apr 10:
... In a video I can't find, Jason explained that his business partner used to live in Holland. And Jason lived in Chicago. And his partner moved from Holland to Chicago so they'd get more done together. But they got less done. Because you need long stretches of uninterrupted time to get things done. Jason recent book, Rework, is about counter-intuitive ways to be more productive (here is a hilarious ad for the book). Rework full of stuff he learned as he grew his company, 37 Signals. I love the book because the advice is short and true — like have a short to do list so that you can actually get it done. And make tiny decisions so that you can keep moving instead of doing nothing while you make a huge decision. ...
Dane Carlson's Business Opportunities Weblog 30 Mar 10:
... Each month, we highlight the bestselling entrepreneurship books on Amazon. com. Rework Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service Guerrilla Marketing, 4th edition: Easy and Inexpensive Strategies for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business Duct Tape Marketing: The World’s Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth From Business Opportunities Weblog. ...
The 4-Hour Workweek and Timothy Ferris 24 Mar 10:
... The sponsorship will allow us to treat Glenn to some fancy new shoes and support his video habit, as well as open up uber-cool options for topics and experiments. Interested? First come, first served, so let us know at earliest via email: amyatfourhourworkweekdotcom with “RANDOM SPONSOR” in the subject line. That all said, here are the show notes and a bonus safari video… Books: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh Rework by 37Signals Neverwhere: A NovelNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman Websites: we-make-money-not-art. com tripit. com People: Reid Hoffman – twitter. com/quixotic Marc Andreessen – blog. pmarca. com “Angels vs. Venture Capitalists” article by Ben Horowitz Travel: New Zealand - Webstock - Picton - Nevis – bungee jumping - Queenstown - Christchurch - Canyon Swing South Africa - Capetown - Lions Head - Shark Diving Unlimited in Gansbaai - Sanbona Safari (Recommended Ranger: Salomon Munnik) Bonus video – 3-minute tour of the Dwyka lodge safari tents: Shoot Location and Misc. ...
The 4-Hour Workweek and Timothy Ferris 08 Mar 10:
... millions of dollars in profit every year. 37Signals’ employees–fewer than 20 total–are spread across 8 cities on two continents, and no matter how many rules they break, profit seems to be the end result… This is part of the reason I was excited to get an advanced copy of Rework, their new book, which I encourage people to think of as an Elements of Style for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world. Each chapter is 2-5 pages long and delivers their tactics and principles fat-free, without fluff. Just like their business models. Here are a few excerpts ...

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3 reviews from Graphic and Web Design blogs:

Abduzeedo 17 Jun 10:
... Or perhaps it makes more sense now after these almost 4 years of blogging, because that is the most important thing I have learned. In other words, put yourself out there, have passion, confidence, and persistence. Recommended reading Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose Rework Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking About the authorMy name is Fabio Sasso, I'm a graphic/web designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil and I'm the founder of Abduzeedo. ...
Abduzeedo 03 Jun 10:
... One of the things I noticed with the questions and conversation with our readers and the Abduzeedo team was some doubts about freelancing or starting a business in the creative field. I believe everyone has questions about that, including me, and because of that I started looking for some answers reading books about the subject. There are amazing books talking about this matter, books such as Rework, Crush It!, Talent Is Overrated and this new one that I am still reading called Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality by Scott Belsky. All these books are about doing, starting business and making ideas we have happen. There are great insights and examples. Making Ideas Happen chronicles the methods of exceptionally productive creative leaders and teams – companies like Google, IDEO, and Disney, and individuals like author Chris Anderson and Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh – that make their ideas happen, time and time again. ...
Swissmiss 30 Mar 10:
... All 88 Illustrations from Rework, the new business book from 37signals, now assembled in a Flickr Set. (Smart move, 37Signals!) The above illustrations are all by Mike Rohde. ...

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7 reviews from Marketing blogs:

Damn, I Wish I'd Though of That 21 Aug 10:
... And they all feel pretty much the same when you start doing them. Entrepreneurs — remember Benjamin Franklin’s advice: Never confuse motion with action. (If you’re having trouble with this, read Rework by Jason Fried, with amazing illustrations by Mike Rohde. ) Share: ...
Conversation Agent 18 Aug 10:
... The disconnect between a stubbornly siloed internal culture clashes with the networked approach that the external conversation demands. Culture defines a lot of things in organizations. How problems are tackled, priorities, rewards, and thus behaviors. I don't agree with everything Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson put in Rework (Amazon affiliate link). For example, I think planning is important, especially if you're turning around an organization the size of the Titanic. And I know it does feel that way steering it in a new direction. Here's a thought, accelerate into the steering -- use its own mass. I picked up this book over many others that crowded the shelves at my local Borders store because I was looking for an espresso shot, only in the mind. ...
A Smart Bear 19 Jul 10:
... Google's algorithm, combined with the hardware and software to implement a search of trillions of websites in 0. 2 seconds, is hard to replicate; it took hundreds (thousands?) of really smart people at Microsoft and Yahoo years to catch up. 37signals' ranting platform — a blog with 131k followers and a best-selling book — is nearly impossible to build even with a full-time army of insightful writers. 'Being hard to do' is still a true advantage, particularly when you devote your primary energy to it. P. S. For more, here are detailed examples of how this mindset also sets up your sales pitch. ...
Duct Tape Marketing 21 May 10:
... There is no way around it, really. Businesses that get talked about are driven by a higher purpose, one formed by a passionate owner or by a passionate team mission. ” Here are 5 books that will help you in the quest to find more meaning in your work: Career Renegade – Jonathan Fields REWORK – Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Escape From Cubicle Nation – Pam Slim Linchpin – Seth Godin The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks Related Posts:REWORK Podcast with Jason FriedDo You Know Someone Who Needs to Escape?The Purpose of a BusinessMarketing On ...
Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist 12 Apr 10:
... In a video I can't find, Jason explained that his business partner used to live in Holland. And Jason lived in Chicago. And his partner moved from Holland to Chicago so they'd get more done together. But they got less done. Because you need long stretches of uninterrupted time to get things done. Jason recent book, Rework, is about counter-intuitive ways to be more productive (here is a hilarious ad for the book). Rework full of stuff he learned as he grew his company, 37 Signals. I love the book because the advice is short and true — like have a short to do list so that you can actually get it done. And make tiny decisions so that you can keep moving instead of doing nothing while you make a huge decision. ...
Chris Brogan 26 Mar 10:
... As a kind of pep talk meets recipe book, Rework (amazon affiliate link) by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson is a pretty decent read. It’s a bunch of advice from their experience running 37Signals, a small software shop based in Chicago (I believe). I found a few ideas that will help my business, and I have a few notes from it that will keep me thinking in the right direction. That said, here’s a video of my thoughts: Direct link to the video The book’s worth a read, though you’ll likely pass it on to a friend when you’re done (that’s not a bad thing, but some books are keepers and others are interesting and share-worthy). ...
Duct Tape Marketing 18 Mar 10:
... From day one the creators of Basecamp, Backpack, Highrise and Campfire, made money, built a rabid word of mouth fan base, and perhaps more importantly, built the business they wanted to work in without taking outside funding. Along the way they became media darlings and a frequently cited use case for how to do it right. But just how did Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson do it? The often unconventional approach taken by 37Signals is on display in the Fried and Hannson’s book REWORK. REWORK is a collection of essays that I think could best be described as a combination of business, self-help and wellness, and technical mentoring advice, but the collective impact is very powerful. This is one of those books that you can pick up and read from any point and find yourself immediately engrossed . ...

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6 reviews from Productivity blogs:

Michael Hyatt 16 Aug 10:
... All of them want action now. That’s why years ago, I learned the importance of creating a daily to-do list. It might sound simple, but I don’t know of a more important productivity tool. My personal method is informed by five sources: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson First Things First by Stephen Covey The Organized Executive: A Program for Productivity—New Ways to Manage Time, Paper, People, and the Digital Office by Stephanie Winston Various FranklinCovey Seminars Here’s how I make my to-do page my personal command center: Make sure your to-do list consists of “next actions. ...
FreelanceFolder 30 Jul 10:
... Purple Cow by Seth Godin Marketing genius Seth Godin goes into great detail in this short book about how to stand out from every other business and get noticed. Trust Agents by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith Learn how to become visible on the web by using social media and marketing principles from Chris Brogan. Rework by 37signals A must have book for any developer, Rework is one of the best business books I’ve read. It’s geared towards app developers, but will work for any business or freelancer and contains lots of great unconventional wisdom and funny swearing. Advanced CSS by Joseph Lewis It’s tough to find a good coding book if you already have a lot of experience in the development world, but Advanced CSS contained a lot of great information on microformats, mobile development, CSS3 and more. ...
Michael Hyatt 16 Jul 10:
... If you have a gnawing suspicion that work sucks, but aren’t quite sure what to do about it, this book is for you. In their recent book, Rework, Jason Fried and Keith Heinemeier Hanson challenge conventional business wisdom and show a better way to make work more fulfilling and less frustrating. In a moment, I will tell you how to get a FREE copy. Quite honestly, this is one of the best business books I have read this year. The authors give voice to many of my own thoughts and feelings about work. Moreover, they say it in a way that is direct, pithy, and often humorous. I swear I highlighted every other sentence. ...
The 4-Hour Workweek and Timothy Ferris 24 Mar 10:
... The sponsorship will allow us to treat Glenn to some fancy new shoes and support his video habit, as well as open up uber-cool options for topics and experiments. Interested? First come, first served, so let us know at earliest via email: amyatfourhourworkweekdotcom with “RANDOM SPONSOR” in the subject line. That all said, here are the show notes and a bonus safari video… Books: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh Rework by 37Signals Neverwhere: A NovelNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman Websites: we-make-money-not-art. com tripit. com People: Reid Hoffman – twitter. com/quixotic Marc Andreessen – blog. pmarca. com “Angels vs. Venture Capitalists” article by Ben Horowitz Travel: New Zealand - Webstock - Picton - Nevis – bungee jumping - Queenstown - Christchurch - Canyon Swing South Africa - Capetown - Lions Head - Shark Diving Unlimited in Gansbaai - Sanbona Safari (Recommended Ranger: Salomon Munnik) Bonus video – 3-minute tour of the Dwyka lodge safari tents: Shoot Location and Misc. ...
The Art of Non-Conformity 18 Mar 10:
... Unless your project is called Cascades, Eurostar, or ViaRail, there might not be a train named after what you’ve been working on for months. But look around! You never know where you’ll find synchronicity and encouragement. Try stuff out to see where it leads; focus on telling good stories with your life. My friend Charlie Gilkey made a shirt that expresses this idea well. I read the new book Rework on the flight back from Austin last week. My favorite story was how they didn’t have a way to get paid for a project that billed customers every 30 days, so they kept putting it off. Finally they just decided to launch and then figure out how to get paid sometime before the 30 days ended. ...
The 4-Hour Workweek and Timothy Ferris 08 Mar 10:
... millions of dollars in profit every year. 37Signals’ employees–fewer than 20 total–are spread across 8 cities on two continents, and no matter how many rules they break, profit seems to be the end result… This is part of the reason I was excited to get an advanced copy of Rework, their new book, which I encourage people to think of as an Elements of Style for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world. Each chapter is 2-5 pages long and delivers their tactics and principles fat-free, without fluff. Just like their business models. Here are a few excerpts ...

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8 reviews from Tech startups blogs:

A Smart Bear 19 Jul 10:
... Google's algorithm, combined with the hardware and software to implement a search of trillions of websites in 0. 2 seconds, is hard to replicate; it took hundreds (thousands?) of really smart people at Microsoft and Yahoo years to catch up. 37signals' ranting platform — a blog with 131k followers and a best-selling book — is nearly impossible to build even with a full-time army of insightful writers. 'Being hard to do' is still a true advantage, particularly when you devote your primary energy to it. P. S. For more, here are detailed examples of how this mindset also sets up your sales pitch. ...
37 Signals 24 Mar 10:
... Decision making, 37signals style. If your company can’t make decisions this easily, here’s a shameless plug for REWORK. ...
Feld Thoughts 20 Mar 10:
... I just read Rework, the new book by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson of 37Signals. It’s fantastic. If you are starting a business, or thinking about starting a business, or running a business, or breathing air, this is a book you should read. There are an endless array of “startup books” to choose from. Most suck. Many are ego trips for successful entrepreneurs. Others are self-help books from entrepreneurs that haven’t been successful, but are trying to be successful as entrepreneurial self-help book writers. Very few are useful, authentic, or powerful. ...
37 Signals 09 Mar 10:
... Alright, the big day is finally here! REWORK is now available in stores. You can order the US version online from the following booksellers: Amazon. com Barnes & Noble Borders Indie Bound 800 CEO READ International versions are either out already or coming soon. Check with your local retailer. There’s also an audiobook version read by Mike Chamberlain (listen to a sample). At the book site, you’ll now find a PDF that includes five essays and illustrations from the book: Download PDF excerpt (1. 7 MB) And here’s ...
37 Signals 24 Feb 10:
... This is a guest post by Mike Rohde. We hired Mike to illustrate original art for REWORK. Each one of the 90 essays in REWORK is accompanied by an illustration that captures the key message of the essay. We asked Mike to share the illustration process with you here on Signal vs. Noise. This post is part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 2 will be posted within the next few weeks. In September 2009, I began work with Jason Fried to create a series of 90 sketchnote illustrations and 10 chapter illustrations for the new 37signals business book, REWORK. In December 2009, I completed the ...
37 Signals 24 Feb 10:
... We’re all meeting in San Diego this week: It’s kind of pretty here. Shot from Torrey Pines State Park. A look at the conference table during company wide meeting. Yes, even we meet once in a while. REWORK is in the house. Everyone got an advance copy. The book comes out “for real” in two weeks. Jamis brought peanut butter flavored marshmallows that he made at home. Sam’s got one of the cool “Just Below Zero” colors of Field Notes. We’re recording it all for the one team member who couldn’t make it. Lots of tea gets ...
37 Signals 06 Jan 10:
... The official REWORK book site is now up at 37signals. com/rework. There you’ll find the full list of essays included in the book, a look at the front and back covers, six of Mike Rohde’s illustrations from the book, pre-order links at major retailers, and early reviews from folks like Tony Hsieh, Tom Peters, Chris Anderson, and Kathy Sierra. The book comes out on March 9, 2010. ...
37 Signals 13 Oct 09:
... if we wanted to team up with him to sell some books, we said HELL YEAH WE DO. So here’s what Gary and I came up with: Buy a copy of Rework and Crush It! together and you’ll get access to a private 3-hour video Q&A session. Buy five copies of each and you’ll get ...

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1 review from Thinkers blogs:

Bobulate 02 Jun 10:
... They may include whole title sequences, with moving images, like film company logos or video clips, to signal the passage from the world of motion to the quiet, inanimate world of words and letters. Agreed. Without the title page transition, there’s a hard separation between my context and the one the author is setting (although I’ve been fascinated with some authors’ decisions to do away with title pages altogether). The front matters, and no matter what its history, its purpose is to transition us to the other world of the book, no matter what its form. ...

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