Small is not just a stepping-stone. Small is a great destination in itself.
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BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #9 · Why Grow?
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Why Grow?
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 何必壮大？
“小公司并不只是一块跳板。小公司本身就是一个伟大的目标。”
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 (4)
张
Zhang San
just now
Small companies want to grow big. Big companies dream of being small. What a curious paradox.aradox.
S
Simon
15m ago
Don't be intimidated by 'the real world.' Be brave and be yourself.
实
Intern Zhou
3d ago
Stop busywork. Focus on real output.
程
Dev Lin
yesterday
A product with attitude is better than a product that's perfectly bland.
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