One-way Doors

About this episode

Not every decision deserves a long deliberation. In this episode, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson look back on 25 years of running 37signals, the handful of decisions that were truly irreversible, and why keeping a loose grip on most business calls has served them better than any spreadsheet ever could. Key Takeaways • 00:11 – The single one-way door decision at 37signals • 05:49 – Why most decisions barely take five minutes to make • 08:05 – How the sum of right choices matters more than any single one • 13:51 – Recognizing when the business stops moving forward • 16:41 – Letting go of decisions that didn't pan out Links and Resources • Jeff Bezos explains one-way door decisions and two-way door decisions • Record a video question for the podcast • Watch The REWORK podcast on YouTube • Basecamp is the no-nonsense project management system. Sign up for free at Basecamp.com • HEY is a fresh take on email. Sign up for a 30-day free trial at HEY.com • Fizzy is a modern spin on kanban. Sign up for free at fizzy.do • Books by 37signals • Jason Fried on X • David Heinemeier Hansson on X