I was stuck inside for a rainy Memorial Day Weekend in NJ, thinking a lot about how I could make the most of my time. This inevitably comes down to the tools and systems I…
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Newsletters – May, 2021
About a year ago, I shared the newsletters I subscribe to. I still think newsletters, in addition to a properly curated Twitter feed, are the best way to both stay up to date on relevant…
Optimistic Notes Heading Into 2021
Generally, I am not optimistic about the short term future of the US or the world. I’m not writing songs about it, but there are large problems I don’t see a clear path to resolving.…
All Usage is Not Created Equal
Every product manager needs a detailed understanding of how their product is used. In a desire to be data-driven*, most PMs jump to Google Analytics or its equivalent (I have a problem with how ‘data-driven’…
Building Frames: Mental Models for Product Management
Adapted from a presentation originally shared at Yeshiva University’s Katz School of Science and Health. When starting as a Product Manager, knowing the responsibilities and goals is only the first step. The responsibilities of a…
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Reading 6 Hours Per Day
Warren Buffet spends five to six hours reading every day. I’m always trying to read more, but this quote made me think more specifically about how much and what I am reading. This is my…
Newsletters – June, 2020
Email newsletters (in addition to a well curated Twitter feed) are the best way to stay aware of current events, learn from subject matter experts, and broaden one’s understanding of key issues. Newsletters are growing…