Rework - Book Review

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ReworkI got my copy of the book Rework from the guys at 37signals. I had it ordered at Fully Booked and it took a month or so before I got my hands on my copy. When I finally got it, I was initially shocked at the topics in the chapters, they were thought provoking. Yet  after reading the whole book - I was pleasantly surprised at much of the new insights I gained. The wisdom within is simple yet profound.

Some of the ideas in the book are quite hard to swallow at first, because they go against the paradigms and beliefs we have acquired from life and other people. One thing they all have in common is that they are simple truths, they are based on results, and based on...
the experience of the authors whose projects are used by more than 5 million people. Some of their projects include Basecamp a project management solution and Highrise, a really innovative online software for contact management that I've personally used.

The book is a quick read, and it has numerous drawings that help you visualize the ideas. The sketches are simple drawings that provoke deep thoughts, some are cartoonish yet serious and some are both funny and serious.

I recommend this book especially if you would like to do things more effectively and efficiently.

Find out more, check it out yourself at Rework. 

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