The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
benrogerswpg's review against another edition
4.0
AMAZING book.
Jason is one of the best writers on productivity and getting things done.
This book helped me a lot to focus on work
4/5
Jason is one of the best writers on productivity and getting things done.
This book helped me a lot to focus on work
4/5
raulmazilu's review against another edition
4.0
Brief and to the point is what differentiates Rework from other books addressing entrepreneurial dilemmas. With a structure loosely following the evolution of any business, Rework is definitely the go-to book when in need of guidance.
It's marvellous not just at stating the principles behind a lean and adaptable business, but also at clearly spelling out for you the actions into which those principles are transposed.
Also worth mentioning that it's a fantastically light read thanks to the real intuitiveness of the principles and mechanisms it proposes.
It's marvellous not just at stating the principles behind a lean and adaptable business, but also at clearly spelling out for you the actions into which those principles are transposed.
Also worth mentioning that it's a fantastically light read thanks to the real intuitiveness of the principles and mechanisms it proposes.
ceezer's review against another edition
4.0
There isn't much in here that isn't already common sense, especially to anyone that has already done some reading in this sphere, but it's the way Jason lays it out there for us that makes it so worthwhile. Less is more puts a smile on my face, and I was grinning ear to ear to see they cut the word count from 57,000 to 27,000. Following this lead, allow me to condense my review to 3 words:
So. Much. Win.
So. Much. Win.
gpettey19's review against another edition
5.0
This was great! Truly for everyone, even plain old employees who are thinking about the world of work.
irenewind's review against another edition
5.0
The fact that Basecamp is the project involving the efforts of only 16 people has totally blown my mind. I've been using this system for a while without even imagining that its co-owners approach business in such an idiosyncratic way. And yet, the company with strict rules, artificially defined corporate culture, a strange time tracking system opted for this product, whose owners believe that it is no longer necessary to have an office or marketing department at all because it's possible to manage everything online! Marvelous. I was moved by the idea that marketing does not boil down to a group of people who advertise with the purpose to upsell. According to Jason Fried, marketing is actually built of the input of every team member and it's simply unreasonable to hire marketers if nobody in the company believes in the strength of the object they attempt to promote. Sad, but so true.
I liked this book very much, it is simple to grasp and the flow of thoughts is continuously supported with different kinds of examples from hot-dog makers to experts in digital world. I would recommend it to anyone who's tired of excessive planning and needs a fresh look at work in general, but it may infuriate people who stick to traditional methods of leading their businesses.
I liked this book very much, it is simple to grasp and the flow of thoughts is continuously supported with different kinds of examples from hot-dog makers to experts in digital world. I would recommend it to anyone who's tired of excessive planning and needs a fresh look at work in general, but it may infuriate people who stick to traditional methods of leading their businesses.
ranahabib's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 8/10
I'm genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed Rework. It's a straightforward read; for the most part, I'd say it's valuable. What I really enjoyed was that some of the Author's lessons go against the grain (ex. thinking that failure is overrated in regard to success, and expressing dislike toward planning for the future). Although I might not agree with their ideas, I thought it was interesting to read an opposing view.
However, the Authors are very know-it-all and pretentious in their writing. You can tell that they wrote the book with the intention to disrupt and maybe piss some people off, which I thought was both humorous and obnoxious. I prefer writing styles that are a little more abstract in nature, where Authors leave ideas and conclusions up to the reader.
It's an overall easy read and I think would be great if you're new to reading or enjoy reading business books. However, if you prefer something more challenging, then you might find this fluffy.
I'm genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed Rework. It's a straightforward read; for the most part, I'd say it's valuable. What I really enjoyed was that some of the Author's lessons go against the grain (ex. thinking that failure is overrated in regard to success, and expressing dislike toward planning for the future). Although I might not agree with their ideas, I thought it was interesting to read an opposing view.
However, the Authors are very know-it-all and pretentious in their writing. You can tell that they wrote the book with the intention to disrupt and maybe piss some people off, which I thought was both humorous and obnoxious. I prefer writing styles that are a little more abstract in nature, where Authors leave ideas and conclusions up to the reader.
It's an overall easy read and I think would be great if you're new to reading or enjoy reading business books. However, if you prefer something more challenging, then you might find this fluffy.