Deliberately choosing where to invest effort and accept trade-offs is the mark of a mature product manager, turning inevitable disappointment into strategic impact
One of the universal truths in product management! I gave one of my first product talks in the mid 2000s titled, “Welcome To Product Management, Why is Everyone Mad at Me?”
This disappointment is a symptom that a strategy is employed—which is good!
Yes, disappointment is a good signal that your strategy is valuable. Thank you for commenting - helpful reminder to watch for early feedback!
Deliberately choosing where to invest effort and accept trade-offs is the mark of a mature product manager, turning inevitable disappointment into strategic impact
A similar truth of that if you don’t discard good product ideas, you lack focus.
You describe the same on another level. Very helpful to make conscious choices!
So true. It’s about controlling your focus and using it at the best time for a changing environment.
One of the universal truths in product management! I gave one of my first product talks in the mid 2000s titled, “Welcome To Product Management, Why is Everyone Mad at Me?”
I love this story, Josh!
Managing disappointment is a skill!
Very true and at all levels. There is a lot of diplomacy in product management!