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Jason Fried Reflects on ReWork

August 21, 2025 01:00:41 58.25 MB Downloads: 0

In this special episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan are joined by Jason Fried, CEO of 37Signals and author of ReWork! Join them as Jason reflects on how to make great products, sticking to your guns, and having the courage to blaze new trails!


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ReWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

https://amzn.to/43vgO7T (paid link)


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00:00 Intro

01:27 Welcome to Jason Fried

01:32 About Rework and the Industry in 2010

07:43 Remote Work

16:16 What Still Resonates

31:39 Making a Dent in the Universe

40:00 Culture is a Moving Average

49:43 Business Media and Startup Culture

53:48 Book Recommendations

59:54 Resources and Closing

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