It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work - Part 1

Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson have a new book out called It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work, which pushes back against the toxic culture of overwork and unhealthy ambitions that’s driving much of the modern workplace. In this episode, Wailin sits down with David to talk about the book’s genesis, its intended audience, and the role of responsible software design in fostering calm work environments.

Show Notes

We’re taking your questions for David and Jason to answer in an upcoming mailbag episode! Leave us a voicemail at [phone] and you'll be entered into a drawing for an autographed copy of It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work.

It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work - 1:05

Jason and David’s previous books were Rework and Remote - 1:12

Check out our previous mailbag episodes, here, here, and here - 1:55

”Marissa Mayer: You, Too, Can Work 130 Hours a Week If You Plan When to Take a Shit“ (GIzmodo) - 7:53

The quotation ”It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it“ is attributed to Upton Sinclair - 9:12

Basecamp’s policies on vacation time and summer hours can be found in the company handbook - 15:56

Work Can Wait - 19:57

What is Rework?

A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. Hosted by Kimberly Rhodes, the Rework podcast features the co-founders of 37signals (the makers of Basecamp and Hey), Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sharing their unique perspective on business and entrepreneurship.