In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson answer a fresh round of listener questions. They share how they stay focused when new ideas pop up, how structured work periods lead to steady progress, and why they’re careful about adding too much to their products.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:18 – Staying grounded by tackling one thing at a time
• 06:08 – How scheduled work cycles keep the team on track
• 11:58 – Trimming complexity to keep products lean
• 20:21 – A preview of what’s in store for Basecamp 5

Links and Resources:

• Record or upload a video question for Jason and David
• Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com
• Books by 37signals
• HEY World | HEY
• REWORK podcast merch
• The REWORK podcast
• The Rework Podcast on YouTube
• The 37signals Dev Blog
• 37signals on YouTube
• @37signals on X

This week on The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals' CEO and co-founder Jason Fried about the practice of openly sharing what the company is working on, inspired by his recent teaser videos for an upcoming product, Fizzy. Jason explains why building in public fosters connection, clarity, and curiosity.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:12 – The company's history of sharing teasers and early product previews
• 05:40 – The biggest risk in sharing previews
• 13:30 – Design review videos with programmers and designers
• 15:46 – Today’s transparency echoes former “Building Basecamp” workshops
• 18:14 – Anyone close to the product can lead a sneak peek

Links and Resources:

• “First Preview of Fizzy” from Jason Fried on LinkedIn
• Another Fizzy demo from Jason Fried on LinkedIn
• “Fizzy Teaser” from Jason Fried on X
• Record or upload a video question for Jason and David
• Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com
• Books by 37signals
• HEY World | HEY
• REWORK podcast merch
• The REWORK podcast
• The Rework Podcast on YouTube
• The 37signals Dev Blog
• 37signals on YouTube
• @37signals on X

This week on The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes is joined by Jason Fried to talk about cover letters — what they say about a candidate, how they’re reviewed at 37signals, and why they still matter. Jason shares his take on the value of genuine effort, how AI can either help or hurt your chances, and why hiring should stay a human process.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:13 – A cover letter says more about you than your résumé ever could
• 03:35 – How using AI the right (or wrong) way shows up in applications
• 06:04 – Why a pre-screening team reads every cover letter first
• 07:18 – A thoughtful effort is often what gets you to the short list
• 13:36 – It’s easier than you think to spot procrastination
• 16:50 – At 37signals, hiring decisions are made by people—not algorithms

Links and Resources:

• “Cover Letters? Yes!” From Jason Fried’s HEY World
• “When You Review Hundreds of Cover Letters…” LinkedIn post by Jason Fried
• Record or upload a video question for Jason and David
• Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com
• Books by 37signals
• HEY World | HEY
• REWORK podcast merch
• The REWORK podcast
• The Rework Podcast on YouTube
• The 37signals Dev Blog
• 37signals on YouTube
• @37signals on X