Chapter
The Death of Joy
06:20 - 15:44 (09:23)
Jason Fried shares his philosophy of not setting long-term goals and avoiding comparisons with others, instead focusing on doing the best job possible in any given situation.
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According to Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, Jason Fried's ability to ignore industry news and resist the influence of dogma has contributed to his success in building an elegant company with elegant products.
06:20 - 10:06 (03:45)
Summary
According to Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, Jason Fried's ability to ignore industry news and resist the influence of dogma has contributed to his success in building an elegant company with elegant products. Fried's approach is to focus on what he thinks is right for a given situation without being influenced by others' ideas, allowing him to follow his own unique path.
ChapterThe Death of Joy
Episode#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The comparison can take away the joy, and setting long-term goals can cause setbacks since it may not satisfy who you're in the future when the goal is achieved.
10:07 - 11:47 (01:40)
Summary
The comparison can take away the joy, and setting long-term goals can cause setbacks since it may not satisfy who you're in the future when the goal is achieved. Successful individuals know it, and one of them told that long-term objectives sometimes do not fit future selves; instead, it might become a great pitfall.
ChapterThe Death of Joy
Episode#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Basecamp does not set personal or company-wide goals except to do the best they can in their six-week cycles.
11:47 - 13:49 (02:01)
Summary
Basecamp does not set personal or company-wide goals except to do the best they can in their six-week cycles. The company's focus is to deliver high-quality work within the six weeks, help teams in their projects and cut or choose what's important in their deliverables.
ChapterThe Death of Joy
Episode#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host discusses how their company operates without goals, targets, or KPIs to measure their progress, and instead focuses on personal motivation and enjoyment in their work.
13:49 - 15:44 (01:55)
Summary
The host discusses how their company operates without goals, targets, or KPIs to measure their progress, and instead focuses on personal motivation and enjoyment in their work.