ReWork by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

Favorite Quote
“When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.” — Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
The Book in One Sentence
Rework shows you that you need less than you think to start a business – way less – by explaining why plans are actually harmful, how productivity isn’t a result from working long hours and why hiring and seeking investors should be your absolute last resort.
Why should you read it?
Startups quickly become like corporations once they grow beyond a certain size — which often happens fast. Billion-dollar unicorns raise millions in funding, then find themselves bogged down in red tape once they use that money to hire hundreds of people. If you work at an early- or even late-stage startup where inflexible structures are starting to creep in, read this book.
Key Takeaways
Take a stand for something you believe in and then pick a fight with an incumbent.
Screw big corporate marketing, stay honest, personal and nimble.
Don’t let long hours and meetings prevail, they actually hurt productivity.