Send people home on time. Workaholism isn't a badge of honor.
NO. 74 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #74 · Send People Home on Time
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
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Send People Home on Time
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 着手做点什么
“你觉得自己的想法很有价值？那么就试着把它卖掉，看看能有什么收获。基本上你什么也得不到。想法如果不付诸实施，那就永远只能是一个想法而已，每个人都有奇思妙想。”
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 (9)
H
Helen
just now
A product with attitude is better than a product that's perfectly bland.
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Frank
15m ago
One step at a time. Steady effort leads to breakthroughs. Well said.
C
Chris
just now
Only by doing it yourself can you understand the struggle and the joy.
张
Zhang San
2h ago
Say no to meetings. It starts with me.
T
Tom
1h ago
Steady accumulation leads to breakthroughs. Patience is the foundation of success.
W
Writer
5d ago
Been there. I used to think overtime was dedication. Now I know it's just inefficiency.
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Yann
yesterday
This is the remote work vibe I want.
F
Felix
3d ago
Too real. This is exactly my company right now.
S
Sophia
1h ago
Bosses should read this. It could save a lot on labor costs.
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