All purchases go to support The Meeting Space which is a non-profit serving the Las Vegas community.
Welcome Back! New Website! We are adding all of our inventory DAILY. For CUSTOM COINS or with any questions, please
It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
$25.45
In stock
1
Save this product for later
It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
Product Details
Weight: 0.89 lbs
It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
Authors: Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Overview
Forget the grind. Forget the badge of honor that comes from burnout. In this bold manifesto, the cofounders of Basecamp—and authors of the bestseller Rework—make a compelling case for a new kind of workplace: the calm company.
For too long, we’ve equated success with long hours, relentless hustle, and “whatever it takes.” The result? Chaotic workplaces, stressed-out employees, and a culture where exhaustion is celebrated. Fried and Hansson argue it’s not only unhealthy—it’s unnecessary.
Drawing on more than two decades of building and running a profitable, globally respected business, they show how less stress, less waste, and fewer distractions actually lead to greater productivity, better results, and happier teams.
Key Insights
- Why overwork and exhaustion are signs of dysfunction, not dedication
- How to structure work for focus and meaningful output instead of constant busyness
- Strategies to eliminate distractions, endless meetings, and “always-on” culture
- Real-life lessons from Basecamp’s 20-year commitment to building a calm company
- Why celebrating calm—not chaos—should be the new business standard
Why It Matters
Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, a freelancer, or a solo entrepreneur, this book shows that success doesn’t have to come with stress. You don’t need to sacrifice well-being for profitability. The future of work is sane, sustainable, and calm.
About the Authors
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson are the cofounders of Basecamp, a pioneering project management software company known for rejecting the culture of overwork and instead building a calm, highly productive workplace. They are also the authors of the bestselling books Rework and Remote, and their ideas on work culture have influenced organizations worldwide.
Display prices in:USD
