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A Matter of Ambition

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In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes alongside 37signals co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, talk about the company's renewed sense of ambition and excitement for upcoming projects. They highlight the importance of keeping things fresh, while emphasizing the balance between ambition and practicality.

Key Takeaways:

00:41 - The source of the company’s ambition explained
02:18 - Sticking to fundamentals and simplicity can still have a major impact
06:09 - A hefty price tag on software doesn’t mean it’s good
11:29 - How 37signals structures teams for new product development
18:17 - Uncertainty can serve as adventure the exact path to success is not known
22:32 - A change in priorities is often necessary to fuel ambition
24:59 - The motivation is to make products better

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A Matter of Ambition

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In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes alongside 37signals co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, talk about the company's renewed sense of ambition and excitement for upcoming projects. They highlight the importance of keeping things fresh, while emphasizing the balance between ambition and practicality.

Key Takeaways:

00:41 - The source of the company’s ambition explained
02:18 - Sticking to fundamentals and simplicity can still have a major impact
06:09 - A hefty price tag on software doesn’t mean it’s good
11:29 - How 37signals structures teams for new product development
18:17 - Uncertainty can serve as adventure the exact path to success is not known
22:32 - A change in priorities is often necessary to fuel ambition
24:59 - The motivation is to make products better

Links and Resources:

Books by 37signals

Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com

HEY World | HEY

The REWORK podcast

The Rework Podcast on YouTube

The 37signals Dev Blog

37signals on YouTube

@37signals on X

  continue reading

282 episodes

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