Pass on great people. You can't hire everyone who's talented.
NO. 84 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #84 · Pass on Great People
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
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Pass on Great People
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 从核心出发
“你应该判断出你的事业的中心。在你的创业等式中，哪个部分是绝对不能被拿掉的？如果有些东西即使没有了，你也能把事情干下去，那这些东西就不是事业的中心。”
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 (4)
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Anya
5d ago
Constraints often spark unexpected creativity.
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Veteran
1w ago
Byproducts can be more valuable than the main product. Keep your eyes open.
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Health First
15m ago
Yes! We need to dare to say no to unreasonable requests.
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Copy Master
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No over-engineering. Keep the core pure.
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