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Feb 28, 2024 • 6min

HP#179 ~ On the Importance of Moving Forward ~ Jason Fried

Welcome to one of our high-performance episodes, where we share intriguing insights and vital business advice. In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Jason Fried, the founder of Basecamp - one of the world's largest and most successful software platforms. Jason's unique approach to business, including questioning conventional wisdom and striving for simplicity, has made him a prevalent figure in the business world. Jason shares a life lesson on the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes, but taking them in stride and moving forward. Much like when you stumble while walking, you wouldn't waste time retracing your steps, but simply adjust your path and continue your journey. Jason applies this philosophy to the business world too, emphasizing the importance of not dwelling on past business decisions but learning from them and moving on. Jason also highlights the importance of putting yourself in a position where most mistakes don't drastically affect your progress. An example he gives is ensuring you haven't committed to a project that, if it fails, costs you years of your life, as compared to one that you can test and fully explore within a period of weeks. He also shared an experience from a visit he made to a Navajo rug gallery, which profoundly changed his perspective on mistakes. The rugs, while filled with apparent errors, were seen not as mistakes but as moments in time - a philosophical approach to mishaps that Jason has adopted at Basecamp. In this enlightening episode, Jason encourages us all to question where we may be lingering in our lives and not moving forward. This question does not only pertain to business, but also to every aspect of life – emotional, spiritual, and more. The objective is not to dwell on past mistakes, but to learn from them and keep pressing forward, in effect ensuring unstoppable progress. Do check out the full episode titled, 'No Goals, No Outside Money, and Small Teams of Two Built This Billion Dollar Company with Jason Fried' for some more insightful advice. If you enjoy what you're hearing, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends. We look forward to having you join us on the next episode. 2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

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Feb 14, 2024 • 58min

Ep.560 ~ No Goals, No Outside Money & Small Teams of Two Built this Billion Dollar Company ~ Jason Fried

Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, advocates for a balanced approach to work, prioritizing employee welfare and profitability. He challenges the hustle culture with insights on embracing simplicity and focusing on small teams for greater success. Fried emphasizes that success can come from rethinking business fundamentals, highlighting customer value over traditional goal-setting and funding. His commitment to autonomy and minimalism ignites debate about productivity and corporate norms, cementing his role as a visionary disruptor in the tech industry.

Jan 31, 2024 • 5min

HP#178 ~ Why Work Doesn't Happen at Work

2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

Jan 24, 2024 • 8min

HP#177 ~ Inside a Billion Dollar Company: Why They Stick to Only Teams of 2ppl

Jan 10, 2024 • 12min

HP#176 ~ Why What You Are Applying in Your Business is Completely Wrong ~ Jason Fried

Dec 27, 2023 • 5min

HP#175 ~ Billionaire Shares How to Use the 80/20 Principle in Your Business

Dec 20, 2023 • 7min

HP#174 ~ Billionaires That Apply the 80/20 Principle w/ Richard Koch

Dec 13, 2023 • 10min

HP#173 ~ Discovering the 80/20 Principle Literally Led Him to a Billion Dollar Net Worth

Nov 22, 2023 • 6min

HP#172 ~ Find a Distribution Model Before You Start Your a Business | From a Billion-Dollar Founder

Nov 8, 2023 • 9min

HP#171 ~ He Made His 1st Billion-Dollar Nootropic in a Bathtub

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