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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
The Gospel of Slow Growth, ft. Jason Fried
Feb 14, 2024
Jason Fried, CEO of 37signals, advocates for limited work hours and unconventional work practices. Topics include promoting work-life balance, resisting growth to prioritize independence, Basecamp's remote work culture, advocating for a 40-hour workweek, staying small for long-term success, and the debate of born skills vs learned skills.
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- Basecamp prioritizes a 40-hour workweek, remote work, and a healthy work-life balance for their employees.
- Basecamp focuses on building a positive work environment, hiring the right people, and maintaining independence in decision-making.
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Treating the Company as a Product
Basecamp co-founder and CEO, Jason Fried, explains that they treat their company as a product, constantly iterating on the company itself. They tweak everything from reviews to benefits to workplace environment, always striving to improve just like they would with a product.
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