Jason Fried Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

In this timely manifesto, the authors of a New York Times bestseller reject the notion that long hours and aggressive hustle are essential for business success. Building on their previous work, they present a bold strategy for creating an ideal company culture, termed "the calm company." This approach directly addresses the chaos, anxiety, and stress that affect millions of workplaces and workers daily. Long hours and excessive workloads have become badges of honor, but the authors argue that they should be seen as marks of foolishness. This issue extends beyond large organizations; individuals, contractors, and solopreneurs are also experiencing burnout. The key to improved productivity lies not in working longer but in reducing waste and minimizing distractions and stress. Fried and Hansson advocate for celebrating Calm over Crazy. Their own company culture at Basecamp has embraced "Calm" for twenty years, providing proof of its effectiveness. This book serves as a practical and inspiring guide, showcasing their insights and experiences. It offers a roadmap for managers and executives across industries to implement these principles, demonstrating that a more balanced approach to work is not only possible but beneficial for all.

Ako čo najjednoduchšie vybudovať, viesť a zveľaďovať vlastný biznis. V manažérskych knihách sa dočítate väčšinou to isté: zostav si podnikateľský plán, sleduj konkurenciu, zháňaj investorov atď, atď, atď. Ak hľadáte takú príručku, potom túto knihu radšej odložte späť do police. Reštart vám ponúka lepší, rýchlejší a jednoduchší návod na úspech vo svete biznisu. Dozviete sa, prečo vám plánovanie v skutočnosti škodí, prečo nepotrebujete investície zvonka a prečo by ste sa nemali starať o konkurenciu. Pravdou je, že musíte oveľa menej, než si myslíte. Nemusia sa z vás stať workoholici. Nemusíte prijímať davy nových zamestnancov. Nemusíte strácať čas papierovaním a poradami. Nemusíte mať ani kanceláriu. Všetko sú to iba výhovorky. Ak niečo naozaj musíte, tak prestať kecať a pustiť sa do práce. A v tejto knihe sa dozviete, ako na to. Naučíte sa, ako zvýšiť produktivitu, aj ako o sebe dať vedieť a nevyjsť pritom na mizinu. Ponúkneme vám množstvo prekvapivých nápadov, ktoré vás budú inšpirovať a dodajú vám motiváciu. Kniha Reštart je napísaná bezprostredným a vecným jazykom. Dokonale poslúži každému, kto už sníval o tom, že raz bude robiť sám na seba. Veľkopodnikatelia, malí živnostníci, ľudia zaseknutí v nenávidenej práci, obete ekonomického „zoštíhľovania“ alebo umelci, ktorým sa zunovalo žiť za almužnu. Títo všetci nájdu na stránkach tejto knihy neoceniteľné rady.

Let's admit Things will go wrong online. No matter how carefully you design a site, no matter how much testing you do, customers still encounter problems. So how do you handle these inevitable breakdowns? With defensive design. In this book, the experts at 37signals (whose clients include Microsoft, Qwest, Monster.com, and Clear Channel) will show you how. Defensive design is like defensive driving brought to the Web. The same way drivers must always be on the lookout for slick roads, reckless drivers, and other dangerous scenarios, site builders must constantly search for trouble spots that cause visitors confusion and frustration. Good site defense can make or break the customer experience. In these pages, you'll see hundreds of real-world examples from companies like Amazon, Google, and Yahoo that show the right (and wrong) ways to get defensive. You'll learn 40 guidelines to prevent errors and rescue customers if a breakdown occurs. You'll also explore how to evaluate your own site's defensive design and improve it over the long term. This book is a must read for designers, programmers, copywriters, and any other site decision-makers who want to increase usability and customer satisfaction.