Learning from mistakes is overrated. Learn from successes instead. Success tells you what actually works.
NO. 51 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #51 · Learning from Mistakes Is Overrated
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Learning from Mistakes Is Overrated
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 何必壮大？
“不要提前幻想自己要做到多大规模，要慢慢发展，走一步看一步——时机未到就大肆拉人入伙的做法使很多公司走上了绝路。”
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.
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DISCUSSION
Reader Perspectives (6)
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MediaPerson
1w ago
Small companies want to grow big. Big companies dream of being small. What a curious paradox.aradox.
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Design Guru
5d ago
This is the remote work vibe I want.
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Amy
just now
Don't work overtime for the sake of it. That's just self-gratification.
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Geek Wang
2h ago
Yes! We need to dare to say no to unreasonable requests.
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Project Junkie
1w ago
Simplicity is beauty. This is invaluable in product design.
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Bro David
5d ago
Constraints often spark unexpected creativity.
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