Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson (525)

Rework is a refreshingly unconventional business and productivity book that flips traditional workplace and entrepreneurial advice on its head. Instead of promoting long business plans, endless meetings, and rapid growth at all costs, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson argue for simplicity, agility, and action.

The authors — founders of the successful software company Basecamp (formerly 37signals) — share insights from their own experience building a profitable business without outside investors, huge teams, or complicated processes. Throughout the book, they advocate for approaches such as:

• Stop planning and start doing — action beats paperwork.

• Forget traditional business rules — many commonly-held “best practices” (like busywork and exhaustive planning) actually slow you down.

• Work smarter, not harder — productivity comes from focus, clarity, and eliminating distractions, not long hours or meetings.

• Embrace constraints — limited resources can spark creativity and better decisions.

Written in short, punchy chapters with a direct, no-nonsense style, Rework serves as both a playbook and a wake-up call for anyone looking to rethink how they work, lead, and build — whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, small-business owner, or professional pursuing more meaningful, productive work.