Episode
#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
1:05:29
Published: Thu Nov 24 2016
Description
David "DHH" Heinemeier Hansson (@dhh) is the creator of Ruby on Rails, founder and CTO at Basecamp (formerly 37signals), and the best-selling co-author of Rework and Remote: Office Not Required. Oh, and he went from not having a driver's license at 25 to winning, at 34, the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. It is often called the "Grand Prix of endurance and efficiency." Listeners had a million questions we didn't get to last time, so he's back for round two because his episode is about to cross a million downloads -- and that's in barely two weeks! In this episode, DHH discusses: Digital security The value of schooling Three questions you should be able to answer Company culture How bladder relief happens in a 24-hour race And much, much more! Please enjoy my round 2 conversation with DHH! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by 99Designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs. I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run. This podcast is also brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service led by technologists from places like Apple. It has exploded in popularity in the last two years and now has more than $2.5B under management. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it's all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they'll show you for free the exact portfolio they'd put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Well worth a few minutes to explore: wealthfront.com/tim. ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
In this episode, the creator of Ruby on Rails, co-founder, and CTO at Basecamp, David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), spends another hour answering the most popular questions from the previous episode, discussing topics such as digital security, the value of schooling, company culture, and much more.
00:00 - 05:23 (05:23)
Summary
In this episode, the creator of Ruby on Rails, co-founder, and CTO at Basecamp, David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), spends another hour answering the most popular questions from the previous episode, discussing topics such as digital security, the value of schooling, company culture, and much more.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the value of liberal arts education in opening one's mind to a broader perspective on the world and softer skills, despite the focus often being on STEM fields in technology.
05:25 - 13:43 (08:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses the value of liberal arts education in opening one's mind to a broader perspective on the world and softer skills, despite the focus often being on STEM fields in technology.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The definition of culture has transformed into a slogan for various external artifacts when in reality it is the product of tens of thousands of little decisions a company makes.
13:44 - 21:42 (07:57)
Summary
The definition of culture has transformed into a slogan for various external artifacts when in reality it is the product of tens of thousands of little decisions a company makes. Culture is a historical expedition of a company's actions that shapes its identity.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Basecamp founder, David Heinemeier Hansson, speaks on the importance of company culture and how they developed an employee handbook to address the oral and historical culture of their company to make it more explicit for new hires.
21:43 - 26:22 (04:38)
Summary
Basecamp founder, David Heinemeier Hansson, speaks on the importance of company culture and how they developed an employee handbook to address the oral and historical culture of their company to make it more explicit for new hires.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Improve your personal cybersecurity by using password managers, encrypting everything and turning on two-factor authentication for email accounts.
26:23 - 32:29 (06:06)
Summary
Improve your personal cybersecurity by using password managers, encrypting everything and turning on two-factor authentication for email accounts.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast talks about the natural path of expansion for startups and the challenges that come with hiring more people.
32:29 - 37:47 (05:18)
Summary
This podcast talks about the natural path of expansion for startups and the challenges that come with hiring more people. The speaker expresses their desire to stay a small company to maintain the quality of their products and design.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Founders of Basecamp, Jason Fried, and David Heinemeier Hansson, talk about the fundamentals and first principles they focus on while building a legacy for their Company and its products.
37:48 - 41:49 (04:01)
Summary
Founders of Basecamp, Jason Fried, and David Heinemeier Hansson, talk about the fundamentals and first principles they focus on while building a legacy for their Company and its products. They emphasize the importance of having shared principles and prioritizing fundamental principles while making important decisions.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The co-founders of Basecamp encourage testing ideas and trying things out when disagreements arise and employing a give-and-take strategy to resolve disputes.
41:49 - 46:07 (04:17)
Summary
The co-founders of Basecamp encourage testing ideas and trying things out when disagreements arise and employing a give-and-take strategy to resolve disputes. When it comes to parenting, David highlights the importance of listening to his children and focusing on their emotional well-being as a measure of success.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Using consequences can help children learn and understand the outcomes of their actions, rather than simply being told what to do.
46:07 - 50:02 (03:55)
Summary
Using consequences can help children learn and understand the outcomes of their actions, rather than simply being told what to do.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about how they realized the importance of finding the right educational framework for their child after observing the disconnect between how teachers think and how their child thinks.
50:02 - 55:07 (05:04)
Summary
The speaker talks about how they realized the importance of finding the right educational framework for their child after observing the disconnect between how teachers think and how their child thinks. They describe the value of giving children more freedom in their learning and avoiding overly structured environments.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The 24-hour Le Mans race is not just physically difficult, but also mentally challenging due to constantly changing tracks and sleep deprivation.
55:09 - 1:04:20 (09:11)
Summary
The 24-hour Le Mans race is not just physically difficult, but also mentally challenging due to constantly changing tracks and sleep deprivation. Drivers must remain vigilant and in an open state of mind to avoid making mistakes, which can be very costly.
Episode#203: David Heinemeier Hansson on Digital Security, Company Culture, and the Value of Schooling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares a weekly newsletter called Five Bullet Friday where he includes the coolest things he's found or pondered throughout the week, such as new music albums, interesting gadgets, and favorite articles among others.
1:04:21 - 1:05:26 (01:04)
Summary
Tim Ferriss shares a weekly newsletter called Five Bullet Friday where he includes the coolest things he's found or pondered throughout the week, such as new music albums, interesting gadgets, and favorite articles among others.