It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work

Basecamp founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson make the case for the “calm company” — one that rejects hustle, long hours, and constant busyness as badges of honour. Drawing on how they run their own business, they argue that reasonable hours, fewer meetings, and clear priorities produce better work than chaos and crunch. Written in short, punchy chapters, it’s a contrarian manifesto against workaholism, and a refreshing read for anyone tired of workplaces that glorify being frazzled.