Hire when it hurts. Only hire when the pain of not hiring is unbearable.
NO. 85 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #85 · Hire When It Hurts
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Hire When It Hurts
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 不要过早关注细节
“你只有在真正开始后，才能认清到底哪些细节才是最重要的。到那时你才能看清哪些方面需要多花些时间。缺什么补什么，不要操之过急。”
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 (5)
D
Dreamer
2h ago
A product with attitude is better than a product that's perfectly bland.
S
Steve
yesterday
Only those who truly love their work know how to rest efficiently.
程
Dev Lin
yesterday
Constraints often spark unexpected creativity.
创
Startup Grinder
5d ago
Stop busywork. Focus on real output.
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PR Pro
2m ago
Only by doing it yourself can you understand the struggle and the joy.
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