Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, advocate for taking extended breaks from work, as outlined in their book "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work." While this practice is relatively common in many parts of the world, it's less common in North America. In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes is joined by Jeff Hardy, a ... Show More
Aug 19
Competing with giants, the end of SaaS & other listener questions
Fresh listener questions are on the table this week. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson tackle whether small builders can realistically compete with industry heavyweights, what the AI agent wave actually means for the future of SaaS, and whether mixing your personal social ... Show More
26m 51s
Sep 2023
A Sabbatical Will Change Your Life—and Finances
Today, we’re making the personal and professional case for some extended time off. Who needs a sabbatical, and most importantly, how do you take one? We cover the logistics, finances, and psychology behind stepping away from work—along with three interviews: Jen Fisher, the Human ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2023
Why More Companies Should Have a Sabbatical Policy
Sabbaticals have long been thought of as an academic privilege, but a growing number of companies offer them, especially since the pandemic. DJ DiDonna, a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and founder of The Sabbatical Project, has interviewed hundreds of workers who’ve ... Show More
25m 33s
Jan 2025
The Art of the Sabbatical w/ Cady North #935
When most folks hear the word “sabbatical”, their mind probably goes to a professor with a tweed jacket, who has earned tenure at a prestigious university, who is going to use that time to write a book. Or maybe your values are more Judeo-Christian based and so you think of a per ... Show More
53m 9s
Mar 2022
101. How to REALLY Take Time Off as a Business Owner
<p>As an empire builder, rest is important, but it’s also very difficult to step away from a busy business and completely detach in order to give yourself the break you need from time to time. We’re going to discuss why taking an actual vacation away from work is so important, ho ... Show More
31m 24s
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