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By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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Summary

 Rework shows you a better, faster, easier way to succeed in business. 

Most business books give you the same old advice: Write a business plan, study the competition, seek investors, yadda yadda. If you're looking for a book like that, put this one back on the shelf.

Read it and you'll know why plans are actually harmful, why you don't need outside investors, and why you're better off ignoring the competition. The truth is, you need less than you think. You don't need to be a workaholic. You don't need to staff up. You don't need to waste time on paperwork or meetings. You don't even need an office. Those are all just excuses. 

What you really need to do is stop talking and start working. This book shows you the way. You'll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you.

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 they hate, victims of "downsizing," and artists who don’t want to starve anymore will all find valuable guidance in these pages. Business Development & Entrepreneurship Career Success Employment Entrepreneurship Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Small Business Career Business Technology
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Critic reviews

"Jason Fried and David Hansson follow their own advice in Rework, laying bare the surprising philosophies at the core of 37signals' success and inspiring us to put them into practice. There's no jargon or filler here just hundreds of brilliantly simple rules for success. Part entrepreneurial handbook for the twenty-first century, part manifesto for anyone wondering how work really works in the modern age, REWORK is required reading for anyone tired of business platitudes."
--Chris Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of The Long Tail and Free

"House-husband, housewife, Fortune 500 CEO, cab driver, restaurateur, venture capitalist -- this is 'the book for you,' a book of true wisdom, business wisdom, life wisdom. The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what!"
--Tom Peters, New York Times bestselling author of In Search of Excellence, Thriving On Chaos and Leadership

"If given a choice between investing in someone who has read Rework or has an MBA, I'm investing in Rework every time. This is a must read for every entrepreneur."
--Mark Cuban, co-founder of HDNet and Broadcast.com and owner of the Dallas Mavericks

"Inspirational... Rework is a minimalist manifesto that's profoundly practical. In a world where we all keep getting asked to do more with less, the authors show us how to do less and create more."
--Scott Rosenberg, Co-Founder of Salon.com and author of Dreaming In Code and Say Everything

"The brilliance of Rework is that it inspires you to rethink everything you thought you knew about strategy, customers, and getting things done. Read this provocative and instructive book—and then get busy reimagining what it means to lead, compete, and succeed."
--William C. Taylor, Founding Editor of Fast Company and coauthor of Mavericks At Work

"...a Webby manifesto for post-recession success."
--Newsweek
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Loved it. Refreshing read. Almost all of the stellar advice given flies in the face of conventional wisdom, but totally makes sense.

Excellent Book

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Would you listen to Rework again? Why?

This is packed with great knowledge and tips for any company owner and a great listen. I have this on Kindle and Paperback as well and its a great book to visit every year.

Not the first time I have read this book

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The advice and presentation of this book is unmatched compared to other books I’ve read. No waffle, just actionable points one after another. It’s a bit of a rant - but then the boys club mentality needs a bit of a shakeup. Not really surprised given it was created by DHH and Jason Fried, who are both fantastic.
Narrator is great too - I didn’t find myself bored of this guy!

First startup book that I would pay for again

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Really enjoyed this. Cut through the b.s. and get to work with what you have.

No nonsense

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Astonishing book. Short and to the point. Essential BS-free info of relevance to everyone who just wants to get stuff done, regardless of where you sit in a large or small organisation.

Stunning

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