It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
by Jason Fried
Should I read this?
Recommended by 1 source and appears in Business and Nonfiction.
In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today.In Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson introduced a new path to working effectively. Now, they build on their mess...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Business and Nonfiction.
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Kelly Vaughn
“Okay. I'm completely sold on this book. Even in just the first few chapters the book was already resonating with my pain points as a business owner and the craziness of the typical workday. Turns out it doesn't have to be crazy at work. Buy this book.”
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