WCD 009: David Heinemeier Hansson

David Heinemeier Hansson (aka. DHH) is the creator
of Ruby on Rails, founder and CTO of the project management
program Basecamp, and the best-selling co-author of  It
Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at
Work, Rework and Remote: Office Not Required.


 


Besides his profound professional achievements, he also went from
not having a driver’s license at 25 to winning, at 34, the 24
Hours of Le Mans race, one of the most prestigious automobile
races in the world.


 


David is also a devoted father of 3 and committed husband.


 


Resources and links mentioned in this episode:




dhh.dk 




Hey.com 




It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work




David is @dhh on Twitter




Pessimists Archive - @PessimistsArc on Twitter




Viral video of dad holding space during his toddler's
meltdown




The Manual by Epictetus




The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud PhD




Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn




 


Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)