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The smartest thing Donald Rumsfeld ever said.
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December 2023

The Product Manager's essential reading list for 2024
Just in time to fill your stockings...
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That day I accidentally visited the background from Windows XP
From 2013 to 2016 I lived in San Francisco. It was a wonderful time. Living in the centre of the tech world, pre kids, new experiences. Awesome. My wife…
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August 2023

Conference Talk: Extreme Clarity Tips
What is is, why it matters, and how to practice it.
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The NPS of You
A way to think about building your reputation over time.
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July 2023

The Circle of Control
A simple framework for dealing with stressful situations, and building resilience.
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May 2023

March 2023

Throwing an Exception: 3 types of decision and what to do in each case.
TL;DR: Decisions you know you can make → communicate. Decisions you know you can’t make → escalate. Decisions you’re not sure you can take → give…
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The insane design details of the Beosound 9000
Craftsmanship to the max
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February 2023

Joining Soundwide
A new chapter for me!
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Precision & Recall
Two fundamental product concepts that, once you know, you'll see everywhere
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January 2023

Culture by Poster
My favourite Facebook office poster slogans and what they mean to me.
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