Time Quote by Jason Fried
““Release yourself from the 9am-to-5pm mentality. It might take a bit of time and practice to get the hang of working asynchronously with your team, but soon you’ll see that it’s the work—not the clock—that matters.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Remote: Office Not Required, Jason Fried, 2013
Work should be judged by output, not by hours logged, encouraging flexible schedules and asynchronous collaboration.
In simple terms: Focus on results, not clock‑in times.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize output over hours.
Themes
flexibility
productivity
work culture
Mood
motivated
optimistic
Type
advice
practical
When to use this quote
- project management
- team meetings
- creative work
- startup environments
Key Concepts
asynchronous work
output focus
remote teams
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure success without time tracking?
- What habits support effective async work?
A Different Perspective
May reduce real‑time communication and require strong self‑discipline.
