Posts Tagged ‘ Book Review ’

Sometimes the Naughty List is Fun

12.10.11
Sometimes the Naughty List is Fun

“If you’re in a jam and suddenly realize that my name has vanished from your shopping list… something from your house is fine, preferably if it’s used. Who wouldn’t want mind a little pre-loved bath gel or lotion, or soap that you’ve found a little too fragrant for your tastes. Shampoo that’s not for you, pour some sugar on me! I understand that you’ve merely pretested it to make sure it lives up to the standards you set for giving gifts. I totally understand that. Kind of like when people would taste food for kings to make sure it’s not poisoned, except in this case, you spit a little back on the plate is all. That’s all. Just a little spit. What’s a little spit in a heartfelt Christmas gift? So little that you almost can’t tell it’s hardly there at all. Hardly. I would also love little sample...

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REWORK – I Call it K.I.S.S.

07.07.10
REWORK – I Call it K.I.S.S.

I’m a small business owner who is always searching for ways to make my company more efficient, effective and prosperous. In my quest for knowledge I read REWORK by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. To sum-up the book, I  would use the old acronym K.I.S.S. – keep it simple stupid. The best advice I took from the book: Planning is guessing. Make decisions right before you take action. Workaholics are stupid. They waste your time and cause more harm than good. Send people home at 5. Don’t ask for money from other people. It’s their money and therefore, they control your business. Do a few simple things and do it well. Don’t worry about the competition, worry about yourself. Learn to love “no.”  Saying “yes” can put you into a position you really don’t want to be in. Make a product/service that is good at-home, not just in-store....

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