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In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today.

In Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson introduced a new path to working effectively.…

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1 author picked It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I used to be the poster child for burnout culture—and as a result, so was my company. By the time I read this book, we were ready to leave hustle culture behind, but we weren’t sure what it could look like.

It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work paved the way for a new era in our business: one where we prioritize our well-being and make sure that work works with our lives. It helped me confront the areas of my company that were keeping us stuck in the hustle mindset and make big changes that hold us accountable…

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Reclaim your time and energy! Uncover actionable, sustainable strategies to boost productivity, prevent burnout, and achieve your goals—whether you're an individual contributor, team member, or leader. Today’s “always on” environment creates disengaged employees, stressed managers, and turnover-prone executives. But these challenges can become growth opportunities.

Inside, you’ll find techniques to…

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