The Quiet Room Problem
The same psychological forces that keep people silent in moments of crisis also show up in product development - when no one questions a flawed idea, chases hard truths in the data, or speaks up for the little guy.
The same psychological forces that keep people silent in moments of crisis also show up in product development - when no one questions a flawed idea, chases hard truths in the data, or speaks up for the little guy.
The product development process is a virtuous cycle, and has a direct impact on how well your work gets done. It will also help your teammates to understand the work ahead, and to build better products harmoniously.
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It's not divine intervention; it's just someone who did a damn good job.
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A realist's guide to flattening out unexpected downturns
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Most new creators stall before they start. Avoid these 3 common mistakes - and learn where to focus instead. Create. Publish. Share.
Pouring through an extensive list of publicly accessible APIs to find new ideas for your next product.
Your first product version needs to be smaller than you think. Much smaller. Probably embarrassingly small.