The main point is that advice from 37signals is pushed too hard. It's not all bad, but it isn't a business model or company philosophy that can work in every si

The main point is that advice from 37signals is pushed too hard. It's not all bad, but it isn't a business model or company philosophy that can work in every situation. I read and enjoyed Rework. It's refreshing to hear from a source that is trying to take on the business world by pulling a George Cosntanza and doing the opposite, or at the very least, an alternate. The best use of their advice is to become a disciple of simple. Don't create huge goals, stick to small ones. Don't include every feature you think of, just the best/necessary ones. Don't have lots of meetings, only the ones that are vital (and good communication can fill in for formal meetings entirely). And don't be afraid to show your flaws. It's the advice we've gotten from parents and teachers and friends for years: be yourself. None of these things guarantee success, but they shouldn't lead to failure either.