Have you noticed that small businesses want to get big, while big businesses dream about being small and agile?
NO. 10 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #10 · Why Grow?
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Why Grow?
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 何必壮大？
“你有没有发现小公司都想要变大，而大公司却梦想变得更敏捷、更灵活？”
BOOK TRANSLATION: 重来
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CORE PHILOSOPHY
Key Takeaway & Insight
REWORK challenges the orthodoxy of standard corporate dogma. Stay nimble, embrace practical constraints, eliminate unproductive meetings, and focus on delivering tangible value.
Real business momentum comes from execution, sustainable pace, and clarity over chaotic busyness.
37SIGNALS WORK ETHIC
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DISCUSSION
Reader Perspectives (7)
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MediaPerson
15m ago
In this noisy age, this perspective is a breath of fresh air.
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Tom
1w ago
Steady accumulation leads to breakthroughs. Patience is the foundation of success.
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Eva
1w ago
So many companies are going in the wrong direction with their management.
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UX_Designer
3d ago
Been there. I used to think overtime was dedication. Now I know it's just inefficiency.
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Rachel
3d ago
Details matter, but don't obsess over them before you start.
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Elena
1w ago
Simplicity is beauty. This is invaluable in product design.
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Designer_K
2h ago
Leaving on time is the real proof of your ability.
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