Fire the workaholics. They create more problems than they solve.
NO. 91 / 100
BY JASON FRIED & DHH
QUOTE #91 · Fire the Workaholics
REWORK INSPIRATION Let's REWORK
CHAPTER:
Fire the Workaholics
CHINESE EDITION
Chapter: 当好博物馆长
“要做一个称职的博物馆长，坚守真正重要的东西。把其他东西拿下来，直到留下最重要的作品。然后再来一次。以后有需要时，你还是能把拿下来的东西放回去的。”
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)
老
Old Horse
5d ago
Real heroes aren't the ones who stay latest. They're the ones who get things done fastest.
N
Nina
just now
So many companies are going in the wrong direction with their management.
李
Li Ming
yesterday
Focus on the core. Don't get distracted by details.
张
Zhang San
15m ago
No over-engineering. Keep the core pure.
A
Amy
5d ago
Stop busywork. Focus on real output.
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