Book description
In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today.In Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson introduced a new path to working effectively. Now, they build on their message with a bold, iconoclastic strategy for creating the ideal company culture--what they call "the calm company." Their approach directly attack the chaos, anxiety, and stress that plagues millions of workplaces and hampers billions of workers every day.Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. But it should be a mark of stupidity, the authors argue. Sadly, this isn't just a problem for large organizations--individuals, contractors, and solopreneurs are burning themselves out the same way. The answer to better productivity isn't more hours--it's less waste and fewer things that induce distraction and persistent stress.It's time to stop celebrating Crazy, and start celebrating Calm, Fried and Hansson assert.Fried and Hansson have the proof to back up their argument. "Calm" has been the cornerstone of their company's culture since Basecamp began twenty years ago. Destined to become the management guide for the next generation, It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work is a practical and inspiring distillation of their insights and experiences. It isn't a book telling you what to do. It's a book showing you what they've done--and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.
Heaven Sent
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Blink
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Tweety Bun Bun
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Highlander Monk
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Lucifurious
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Sun Runner
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Diamond Gamer
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Suicide Crusher
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly.
Energy
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback.
Pecan Oblivion
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Magenta
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Bae
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Pepper
The voice actors are incredible β they make the characters come alive. The sound quality is outstanding β it's like having a movie theater in my ears! Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
Sidewalk Enforcer
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RDTN
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Doz Killer
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Shay
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WanderWord
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Twisty Dew
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Light Lion
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience