Quotes from Jason Fried

So start chopping. Getting to great starts by cutting out stuff that's merely good.

It's the stuff you leave out that matters. So constantly look for things to remove, simplify, and streamline. Be a curator. Stick to what's truly essential.

They even create crises. They don't look for ways to be more efficient because they actually like working overtime. They enjoy feeling like heroes.

Get the chisel out and start making something real. Anything else is just a distraction.

The number one counter to distractions is interesting, fulfilling work.

Marketing is something everyone in your company is doing 24/7/365.

So talk like you really talk. Reveal things that others are unwilling to discuss. Be upfront about your shortcomings. Show the latest version of what you're working on, even if you're not done yet. It's OK if it's not perfect. You might not seem as professional, but you will seem a lot more genuine.

A lot of companies post help-wanted ads seeking "rock stars" or "ninjas." Lame. Unless your workplace is filled with groupies and throwing stars, these words have nothing to do with your business.

If you're just going to be like everyone else, why are you even doing this?

What do you gain if you ban employees from, say, visiting a social-networking site or watching YouTube while at work? You gain nothing. That time doesn't magically convert to work. They'll just find some other diversion.

Failure is not a prerequisite for success.

Don't make up problems you don't have yet. It's not a problem until it's a real problem.