Comments on: Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

By: Top Posts for July 2010

Top Posts for July 2010 — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:26:11 +0000

[...] Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson [...]

By: Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier | Mr Shields: I'm a reader not a fighter

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:08:57 +0000

[...] at Human3rror and ChurchCrunch were first, but also Carlos at RagamuffinSoul and most recently Michael Hyatt. It was Michael Hyatt’s give away of 50 copies that finally convincenced me to pick a copy [...]

By: theantonious

theantonious — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:38:45 +0000

I want the book, but im confused. One of the things mentioned above is: "Don’t write it down". Please send me a copy of the book to clarify.

By: Josh Stites

Josh Stites — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:18:06 +0000

Working for government I know that there are areas of inefficiencies that could be corrected so easily if someone just had the right idea and the backing for that idea. Being as meaningful as Hyatt says it is, this book in the right hands could be a game-changer.

By: Kathy Kothmann

Kathy Kothmann — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:05:29 +0000

My son is in his third year of owning and operating a transmission and auto repair shop. Mostly transmission and drivetrain repairs. I am his bookkeeper. We are all working very hard to make this business go. We do quality work. This book sounds like it would offer new insights and practical suggestions to help us turn the corner into a really successful business.

By: mikeniebuhr

mikeniebuhr — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:57:33 +0000

I book that understands the need for brevity, yet is pithy. I’m in!

By: Andrew Acker

Andrew Acker — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:55:17 +0000

I want this book because my heart tells me so…and I actually took the initiative to write a comment in the hopes of receiving it. It is not that my job sucks by any means, I think it is more the fact that I am a young rookie in the beginning of a long and unpredictable career. It would invaluable to go through a book like this and have an opportunity to learn and practice these principles before I learn them the hard way. I believe you can teach an old dog new tricks, but it is always easier to teach a young pup…before they create bad habits.

By: Vince Bautista

Vince Bautista — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:43:10 +0000

I feel that this book is ideal, for not only business people but for church people. I volunteer at a megachurch in SoCal, and am working toward my Master’s @ Talbot Seminary and think these principles need to not only be incorporated in the business world, but with Christ’s Bride as well. So often, church people think ‘things will take care of themselves’ when it comes to church finances and wise stewardship, but if the rate churches are closing their doors is any indicator, we need better business sense just as badly! Michael, I pray that you pick my comment, so that my church may have one more option to fight the Devil’s schemes and thrive in this dying world of churches who proclaim the Name of Jesus to their own Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest moat parts of the world!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:33:21 +0000

I want this book because I trust your advice. I deserve it because I have an iPhone 4.

By: PaulSteinbrueck

PaulSteinbrueck — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:25:01 +0000

3 reasons I'd like a copy of REWORK

1) I am trying to live more like Jesus… to work less… to engage more with friends and neighbors… to be more available to serve others.

2) As a CEO and elder in my church, I need to set the example that the answer isn't to work hours but more but to work more effectively.

3) Jason sent me a signed copy, but it got lost in the mail. Please rescue me from the incompetence of the USPS!

By: Susy DeLucca

Susy DeLucca — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:19:58 +0000

I'd like to read Rework because I'm "refired"! I've been on the fence about a huge endeavor; mulling over and over the if-and-how of it. Just this morning I read, "You gotta stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone oughta be." That settles it; I'm doing it. Finally.

So now I need the book please. For starters.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:16:29 +0000

Loved the YouTube ad for the book! I'm keen to read it after looking at the points highlighted in your post. Now I want to know the secrets behind these! Feel that I'm in need of any help whatsoever as a newbie to working for myself, sometimes losing direction and feeling bogged down in things I know are not the highest priority. And I really enjoy your "Tweets" Michael and have learned from your posts. (That sounds like I'm creeping now, but I'll buy the book anyway if I don't win it – just wanted you to know that I respect your opinion and if you've recommended this it must be good!).

By: ali

ali — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:16:20 +0000

Ack, sorry, I wish there was en edit feature on the comments- forgot the underscore in my Twitter name (rolls eyes at self) should be @Ordinary_Mom

By: ali

ali — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:14:30 +0000

The auto-tweet link didn't work for me, but I did tweet it at @OrdinaryMom
Thanks for the chance!

By: drumdog00

drumdog00 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:13:38 +0000

I would like a copy of this book to add to the many books that I will read on business in this upcoming year's internship at Lake Ann Camp and Retreat Center.

By: ali

ali — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:06:35 +0000

Wow- this book sounds like something my husband would truly enjoy reading and could benefit from in so many ways as he works to build up his business to the point of being able to leave his "day job"!
Also, as a homeschooling and very busy mother of 7, I often try to think of what I do as my job, and think in terms of "what if this were a business?", and I can see being able to translate much of what they teach about business to improving the flow of our home, school, and family life!

By: Rene

Rene — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:04:30 +0000

Hello,

I would like this book! After reading the baker's dozen, it sounds like I need to Rework some things about my job.

By: Andy Wittwer

Andy Wittwer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:02:53 +0000

Michael has taken the lead
Offered a book I should read
He said post to win
I'll give it a spin
So in a limerick I plead

By: Bruce Munnings

Bruce Munnings — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:57:49 +0000

There is something that resonantes with me regarding this book. My “To-do” tasks seem to get longer and longer and sticky yellow notes on my computer screen help a bit, but also get ignored. I have one that says “Get things done!”. I’ve recently tried putting tasks into project folders. This makes each list shorter and less imposing. Always looking for fresh insight.

By: John MacAdam

John MacAdam — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:56:14 +0000

Rework will serve as motivator for me to advance my web design business to the next level. Now, back to work :)