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"“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”
-William James"
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When plans derail (and let’s face it, they do), it can be an opportunity to reassess priorities.
What’s really and truly critical for your product’s success?
Start there first.
"” Every man I meet is in someway my superior; and in that I can learn of him.”
-Emerson"
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“The fact that you “can’t do” something can be embarrassing.
But if you are “learning to do” something that is admirable.
There are only tiny baby steps between can’t and learning.”
-Kevin Kelly
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Repeat after me: Words like “users” and “clients” and “customers” are describing actual human beings.
Understand their goals, their needs, their hopes, and their pains.
And how do you do that? Empathy.
We should talk more about timing as product managers.
Too early, and the market isn’t quite ready for you.
Too late, and someone (everyone?) is already there ahead of you.
Think about “when" when you’re planning out all of the “what” and “how”.
Delivering new features feels good because it seems like measurable progress.
That’s why it’s easy to find yourself stuck in “feature factory” mode.
Remember: More features doesn’t necessarily mean more value to your clients. Focus on delivering on outcomes, not just outputs.
"“In the old days, children had to memorize many irrelevant things they didn’t understand, but they also didn’t have a concept of their future then. Thanks to AI, the information in their lives is no longer so disconnected, so random.”
-Kai-fu Lee"
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Translating MVP as “the simplest thing we can get away with building” is problematic.
Instead, it should always be “the simplest thing we can learn from.”
Build to validate your product assumptions quickly.
Remember: product-market fit is not a static “once-and-done” sort of thing.
What worked well yesterday might never work again.
You re-evaluate, redefine, and iterate with the constant goal of staying ahead of market change.
“It is crucial not to teach students only how to make gloves without ever telling them to practice by shaking hands with their neighbors, or carelessly removing their gloves with the indolence of a great theater actress”
-Renato Troncon
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Think about the standout products and services, the game-changers, the ones that fundamentally shaped your life.
How would you improve them?
Life happens pretty fast.
You’re busy. (Everyone is busy.)
It’s easy to lose touch with friends, both at work or in your personal life.
But don’t underestimate the value of keeping these connections alive.
They’re a vital source of support, camaraderie, and perspective.
"“Prosperity and pessimism don’t travel together.”
Quote fron the Westinghouse exhibit at the 1939 Worlds Fair"
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Maintain transparent communication with your team, your stakeholders, and your clients.
Write things down and share them.
Close open loops.
Meet as often as necessary to stay engaged and coordinated.
Clear communication reduces misunderstandings and maintains alignment.
No. It’s really not your To Do app’s fault. https://www.imminentmurphy.com/2024/08/01/no-its-really.html
"“If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll just have to be a horrible warning.”
-Catherine Aird"
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