A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. Featuring Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, cofounders of 37signals (makers of Basecamp and HEY) and authors of books REWORK and It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work. Hosted by 37signals' employee Kimberly Rhodes.
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In their book REWORK, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson write about the power of saying no. This week on the podcast, they revisit that idea, diving into the hidden costs of saying yes and the burden of commitments that often come with it. They also discuss how saying no preserves simplicity and helps maintain focus. *Key Takeaways* 00:45 – Saying yes often comes with regret 03:00 – Yes feels good until it’s time to fulfill the commitment 07:58 – Adding features to products often results in layered complications 14:53 – Saying no is more difficult when you have the capacity to say yes 19:51 – The courage to say no creates space for simplicity 29:30 – The best way to say to no to customer requests *Links and Resources* Books by 37signals - https://37signals.com/books Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com Once. com – https://once.com/ Campfire – https://once.com/campfire HEY – https://www.hey.com/ The REWORK podcast – https://37signals.com/podcast/ *Let's be social!* Twitter/X: https://x.com/37signals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/37signalshq/ Newsletter: https://www.basecamp.com/newsletter Rework is a production of 37signals. You can find show notes and transcripts on our website. Full video episodes are available on YouTube and X. If you have a question for Jason or David about a better way to work and run your business, leave us a voicemail at 708-628-7850 or email, and we might answer it on a future episode.