Mission statement impossible. Don't waste time on meaningless corporate speak.
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BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #54 · Mission Statement Impossible
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Mission Statement Impossible
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 破釜沉舟
“你所需要的不是退出策略，而是承诺策略。你应该考虑的是如何把项目做起来，而不是如何跳船逃生。”
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 (2)
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Chris
2m ago
Say no to meetings. It starts with me.
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MediaPerson
2m ago
Quality over quantity, whether in code or in life.
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