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(1) The workday is being sliced into tiny, fleeting work moments by an onslaught of physical and virtual distractions. And (2) an unhealthy obsession with growth at any cost sets towering, unrealistic expectations that stress people out.
Jason Fried • It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
At every level, a good operating system
Claire Hughes Johnson • Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building
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Dan Mall • Design That Scales
Stewart and the board had decided on our pricing plan early on: $9 per user per month, later amended to $8 (“because it felt better”). “Less than the cost of a catered lunch for your team, once a month,” Stewart would say to prospective customers.
getmatter.com • Preparing for launch
Cofounder of project management software company Basecamp, Jason Fried, makes the point that the best start-ups are really just “stay-ups.” As he explains it, “Outlasting is one of the best competitive moves you can ever make.”
Scott Belsky • The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture
“We find outstanding professionals, and we give them the freedom and support to do what they do best”
