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Curiosity is one of the most underrated skills in product management. It’s what keeps us learning, evolving, and digging deeper into what our users actually need—rather than what they say they want. That’s why I try to keep a steady rhythm of reading, especially books that challenge how I think and work. The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick recently made its way to the top of my list—and I’m glad it did. It’s a short, punchy read (think 1–2 evenings) but packed with insights that changed how I approach early-stage user conversations. What struck me most is that the book clearly explains ideas I had to learn the hard way through trial and error . If I’d read this earlier in my career, I would’ve saved so much time—and probably had better conversations from day one. If you’re building something new, validating a problem space, or just want to stop getting false positives from polite people—read this book. Key Takeaways from The Mom Test 🧠 Talk About Their Life, Not Your Idea Rather than pit...

Understand What Product Management Really Is Think of PMs as the backstage rockstars of product development. Their gig? Figuring out what to build, why to build it, and making sure the whole band—engineering, design, marketing—is playing the same tune. Unlike development, where success is often about clean, elegant code, PM success is measured in happy users, business impact, and team alignment. If you're looking for structure and solid thinking around the role, I highly recommend Roman Pichler’s blog. His writing was a lighthouse for me early on—and honestly, it still is. His posts on product vision, roadmapping, and prioritization are practical, clear, and battle-tested. Use Your Techie Brain (But Don’t Get Stuck There) Coming from engineering gives you an incredible edge. You know what’s feasible, where the dragons are in the codebase, and how to speak dev. That technical fluency helps you earn credibility and make smart trade-offs. But a gentle warning: don't get so caug...