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	Podcast:		Rework
	Episode:		Say No by Default
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:32:33
	Publish Date:		2024-10-16 08:00:00
	Description:		In their book REWORK, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson write about the power of saying no. This week on the podcast, they revisit that idea, diving into the hidden costs of saying yes and the burden of commitments that often come with it. They also discuss how saying no preserves simplicity and helps maintain focus. Key Takeaways: 00:45 – Saying yes often comes with regret 03:00 – Yes feels good until it’s time to fulfill the commitment 07:58 – Adding features to products often results in layered complications 14:53 – Saying no is more difficult when you have the capacity to say yes 19:51 – The courage to say no creates space for simplicity 29:30 – The best way to say to no to customer requests Links and Resources: Books by 37signals Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World \| HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X
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