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Mar 2023
18m 20s

The Power of Time Off

37signals
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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
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