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Building a #productmanagement community in public | PM @vida (Prev @Apple @eBay) | Ex-Lecturer @UCBerkeley | All half baked opinions are my own
Apr 15 โ€ข 15 tweets โ€ข 2 min read
Product Management in Peacetime vs Wartime (Based on Andy Grove's concept of peacetime/wartime CEOs)

A thread ๐Ÿงต 1. Market Condition

Peacetime PMs operate in stable markets, valuing predictable competition and steady growth.

Wartime PMs navigate turbulent conditions with rapid changes.
Jan 13, 2023 โ€ข 9 tweets โ€ข 2 min read
When I started out in my career as a product manager, I was constantly comparing myself to other PMs in my org.

While this was (and is) a great way to learn and pick up skills as a product manager, there were moments when it held me back

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(1/n) Focusing on others' progress can distract from your own goals.

As a PM, it's crucial to have a clear vision for your product and stay focused on your goals.

Comparing yourself to other PMs and their portfolio of work can lead to a lack of progress on your own initiatives.