Strangers at a cocktail party. Don't hire strangers. Get to know people first.
NO. 86 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #86 · Strangers at a Cocktail Party
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Strangers at a Cocktail Party
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 做出决定就是取得进展
“只要有可能，就不要说‘让我们考虑一下’，而是‘让我们做决定吧’。主动做出决定，不要苦等最佳方案，要积极决策、果断前进。”
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 (2)
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Cindy
1w ago
Focus on the core. Don't get distracted by details.
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HR_Maniac
1h ago
Stop busywork. Focus on real output.
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