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Paul&John 09-24-2012 03:37 PM

Business books.. Rework from Jason Fried any good?
 
Hi there!

Looking for some good business books (new, old... doesn't matter). The 'Rework' got some pretty good reviews, or maybe it's just a hype.. anyone read it? http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745

Or can you guys suggest me a good read?

JerseyPuma 09-24-2012 05:48 PM

it's pretty good and a quick read. 37signals guys wrote it.

Paul&John 09-25-2012 07:29 AM

thanks for the reply, bump for more :)

Sharky 09-25-2012 08:21 AM

Yeah highly recommended. The short chapters make it an easy read as well. I finished it in one day.

Paul&John 09-25-2012 12:01 PM

cool, then will order it.. any other business books worth reading?

Sly 09-25-2012 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul&John (Post 19210714)
cool, then will order it.. any other business books worth reading?

Many. You would probably be better off focusing on one sector of "business" and read all about that, then move onto another. There are practically an endless amount of good books in the business field, ranging from strategy to time management, sales tactics, etc. etc.

Jman 09-25-2012 12:07 PM

Here's a VERY good read from Brad Gosse

http://chronicmarketer.com/

Paul&John 09-25-2012 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly (Post 19210717)
Many. You would probably be better off focusing on one sector of "business" and read all about that, then move onto another. There are practically an endless amount of good books in the business field, ranging from strategy to time management, sales tactics, etc. etc.

Yeah I know that it is a pretty broad subject, but I think there are still some MUST READ books out there :)

strobi 09-25-2012 12:17 PM

Yeah, it's a good read. Kind of refreshing to read.

MrPotatoBread 09-25-2012 01:03 PM

Yes, this is def a great book to read. I reference it all the time as it sits on my bookshelf next to me.

Another one I'm about to start is The Lean Startup by Eric Reiss

Paul&John 09-26-2012 12:42 PM

I like that everyone liked it :) Already ordered yesterday. Thanks for the feedback ;)

PR_Glen 09-26-2012 01:53 PM

the 7 habits of highly effective people.

Paul&John 09-26-2012 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PR_Glen (Post 19212886)
the 7 habits of highly effective people.

added to the list, thanks..
keep 'em coming :)

garce 09-26-2012 08:47 PM

I've always found that books I can read in one day - preferably while sitting on the toilet and dropping a loaf - are much more helpful than the ones I have spend time reading and studying.

Honestly, everything you need to know can be learned while taking shit. Just ask Currently Obese. Or Sober. Or Redundant. I forget. The "poo" guy.

Bird 09-27-2012 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman (Post 19210722)
Here's a VERY good read from Brad Gosse

http://chronicmarketer.com/

Is this the same dude from adult prepaid cards??

CurrentlySober 09-27-2012 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by garce (Post 19213439)
I've always found that books I can read in one day - preferably while sitting on the toilet and dropping a loaf - are much more helpful than the ones I have spend time reading and studying.

Honestly, everything you need to know can be learned while taking shit. Just ask Currently Obese. Or Sober. Or Redundant. I forget. The "poo" guy.

i love you too, and if we ever meet, I'll hug you hard and firm :thumbsup

Phoenix69 09-27-2012 01:55 AM

"The Winners Bible - Rewire Your Brain For Permanent Change" by Dr Kerry Spackman.
"Unmarketing" by Scott Stratten.

Also, if you are time poor, never forget you can get executive book summaries of all the classic business books online.

Paul&John 09-28-2012 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix69 (Post 19213737)
Also, if you are time poor, never forget you can get executive book summaries of all the classic business books online.

Actually that's a pretty good idea.. didn't know such an option exists..

Phoenix69 09-28-2012 06:26 PM

summary.com or Google 'Executive Book Summary' for others and you're sorted :)

BigBen 09-29-2012 12:24 AM

37signals first book Getting Real is a good read too that's focused on the dev side of things.

Paul&John 09-29-2012 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix69 (Post 19217064)
summary.com or Google 'Executive Book Summary' for others and you're sorted :)

yap, figured that out :)

Klen 09-29-2012 11:39 AM

I read rework and it's good,but some of chapters are completely nonsense,like "if you need workers,then hire them".

Paul&John 10-04-2012 04:09 AM

OK so I've just finished Rework, it was ok and a really short one.. like every other or third page is a picture lol

Let me look up the other books mentioned here


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