When is enough, enough? – REWORK

There’s a moment in every product where you have to stop tweaking and actually launch. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson reflect on how 37signals decides when a product is truly ready for its first release. They share how they think about simplifying, sharpening, and ultimately knowing when it’s time to ship.

*Key Takeaways*
00:00 – Episode highlights
00:33 – Recognizing when a product is ready to meet the world
03:29 – Strip things back to the essentials first
08:12 – Weighing real-world feedback from early users
10:44 – Add the final layer of polish without overdoing it

*Links and Resources*

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