Strategy in Motion
Even a small change in strategy can be profoundly disruptive. That's because strategy isn't just downstream of purpose—it is purpose, in motion.
10% more learning
I've been thinking lately that I should spend 10% less time doing, and 10% more time learning.
API The Docs Podcast - Documentation by humans, for humans
Battery life matters
As I recently posted, I bought the AirPods Max and one of the nice features there was its massive 20-hour battery life. This is actually the third device I've bought in six months where battery life has been a massive part of loving it.
It just works... finally
As a lifelong Apple user - yep my parents were designers and I've never owned a PC - I've always slightly tongue-in-cheekily said that Apple products just work. And, of course, they do work pretty well.
The allure of stationery
I absolutely love wandering around stationery shops and it's taken me a good long while to begin to resist buying absolutely unnecessary notebooks which I inevitably end up not using very much of.
Ownership in product
A Product Manager is supposed to be the great connector—the person who brings engineering, design, and business together. PMs are expected to be curious, collaborative, and customer-obsessed. They align stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and create clarity from chaos. They're not the boss, but they lead. Not the expert, but the glue.
The New Generalist
The 20th century belonged to specialists. Experts carved out narrow domains and dug deep. The system rewarded it — the best knee surgeon, the best COBOL programmer, the best ad copywriter. Depth was the differentiator. But AI tilts the game board.
23 things to celebrate from 2023
A few reflections on last year.