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Jan 31 β€’ 6 tweets β€’ 7 min read
I agree with @alsterfalter. It's Nice to see the mental health talk in #prodmgmt

Here's a few of my favorites.



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@alsterfalter Like @ProductChapter says, product is hard.

You're not alone in thinking or feeling that.

@alsterfalter @ProductChapter Why does #prodmgmt feel so stressful and demanding?

@onejasonknight digs into potential reasons

@alsterfalter @ProductChapter @onejasonknight As @c_d_los points out...

A major cause could be the idealized themes of all the books, blogs, and courses.

@alsterfalter @ProductChapter @onejasonknight @c_d_los But that doesn't mean the books are bad!

@markonproduct says recognize the real world is complex, take what you learn, and adjust.

@alsterfalter @ProductChapter @onejasonknight @c_d_los @markonproduct Lastly - the vulnerability showed by @thehipsch is super inspiring.

I hope more product folks have the courage to share like this.

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Feb 2
First product hire at a startup?

I've been there.

Here's 9 tips for your first 30 days.

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1/ Know what you signed up for.

@Jenyangwong has 5 things to expect.

@Jenyangwong 2/ Understand WHY you were hired.

You might think you know already. Time to confirm.

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Feb 1
Product Twitter is very vocal about the downsides of #prodmgmt.

Every job has its frustrations. But it's not all bad.

Here's 9 reasons why product is a great career path.
1/ Challenging

You don't get into product to coast.

The challenges make it rewarding. This makes it fun.
2/ Collaborative

You get to work with every business function.

A lot of the time, that's rolling up your sleeves to get hands-on.
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Jan 31
Imposter syndrome is common in #prodmgmt

Here's 5 ways to fight it ✊

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There is no one thing that triggers impost syndrome.

I've been in #prodmgmt for 5+ years.

In my experience, it usually comes from a lack of confidence related to a fear of

β€’ The unknown
β€’ Being wrong
β€’ Failing
For me, this can be triggered by our lack of concrete deliverables

@idamezhim hits the nail on the head.

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Jan 28
Why Product Discovery?

It's been a popular discussion topic on Product Twitter recently.

But most of the focus is on the what, not the why.

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First, let's start at the top.

You've just been hired as a Product Manager. Congrats!

Follow @jackiebo's advice on your first 90 days.

@jackiebo In my experience, there are 3 things you need to quickly learn:

- Product Strategy
- Product Goals
- Product Roadmap
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Jan 27
After some time off, I'm kicking off my #prodmgmt job hunt.

It's a great job market. There's 256,000+ Product Manager roles on LinkedIn alone.

It's fun to start fresh and explore, but easy to get trapped in analysis paralysis.

So I thought I'd share my approach in a thread 🧡
First, let's lay some foundations.

I enjoy sharing and teaching.

But as @epatt6 said recently, context matters.

@epatt6 Everyone's own situation is unique.

Hunter S. Thompson's essay on finding purpose and meaning drives this home very well.

I think about this anytime I'm providing personal guidance.

fs.blog/hunter-s-thomp…
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Jan 21
Product Twitter continues to deliver the hits πŸ”₯

Whether you're new to product or a seasoned pro, there's so much great conversation.

Here's the 10 most insightful #prodmgmt threads I've read this week.

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Product sense is a powerful thing. But as @jackiebo points out, it's much more than just a gut decision.

@jackiebo A simple approach to evaluating a Product Manager's performance from @shreyas.

Insight. Execution. Impact.

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