Rework

Author: Jason Fried , David Heinemeier Hansson

Category: Nonfiction, productivity

Language: English

Publication Year: 2010

Pages: 279

Description:

Most business books offer the same tired advice: draft a business plan, analyze the competition, seek investors, and so on. If that's what you're after, put this book back on the shelf. "Rework" presents a better, faster, and simpler path to business success. Reading it, you'll discover why plans can be detrimental, why you don't need external investors, and why it's best to ignore the competition. The truth is, you need far less than you think. You don't need to be a workaholic, hire a large team, or waste time on paperwork and meetings. You don't even need an office. These are all just excuses. What you really need to do is stop talking and start working. This book will guide you on how to be more productive, gain exposure without spending a fortune, and many other counterintuitive ideas that will both inspire and challenge you.

With its straightforward language and simple approach, "Rework" is the ideal playbook for anyone who dreams of going it alone. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, individuals stuck in jobs they hate, those affected by downsizing, and artists who want to stop starving will all find invaluable advice in these pages.

Personal Notes:

"Rework" was the book that accompanied me when I first became a project manager in 2011. The lessons presented in small, digestible pieces made it easy to understand. While many things that once seemed spectacular now feel commonplace, "Rework" provided valuable lessons and broadened my perspective as a novice in the development world at that time.