E214 David Heinemeier Hansson - The Case for Remote Work, Stoicism, Working Smarter and Discovering the True Source of Fulfillment

David Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of Ruby on Rails, co-founder of Basecamp & HEY, New York Times bestselling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, frequent podcast guest, and family man. Tyler and David’s discussion focused on why working remotely should be embraced regardless of the circumstances presented by the pandemic. They also got philosophical, delving into why becoming wealthy is often unfulfilling. Highlights include: Why David doesn’t conform to American entrepreneurship and its ideals  The problem that Basecamp solves The eternal rule of business and commerce Why approaching remote work as a virtual version of the office isn’t effective  The biggest myth of working remotely  What you can do to simulate in-person interactions Why the source of peak satisfaction is not from earning money but rather the journey Connect with David: Website: https://dhh.dk The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: David’s Business Insider Article: I always wanted to be a millionaire. After Jeff Bezos took an interest in my company, I became one — and it was nothing like I expected by David Heinemeier Hansson Remote by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Small Giants by Bo Burlingham A Guide to a Good Life Manual by William B. Irvine Man’s Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl Escape from Freedom Eric Fromm Looking to further elevate your performance? Download our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, by joining Elevate’s Insider Network! You will also be informed of real estate investing news, tips from Tyler, books Tyler’s reading and more. Join today: https://elevatepod.com/insider This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com Follow us!  Website: https://elevatepod.com Twitter: twitter.com/elevatepod1 IG: http://instagram.com/elevatepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatepodcastcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatepodcast