Giving Less Advice

Heinemeier Hansson: The funny thing is that most people were impressed by all the stuff Basecamp didn't do. They were used to these big, honking products that tried to do everything, where they just needed something simple.

after that brief period of exploration at the beginning of a project—it’s time to focus in and get narrow. It’s time for tunnel vision!

Scratch your own itch

Ask people where they go when they really need to get something done. One answer you’ll rarely hear: the office.

Throw less at the problem

Good enough is fine