Book I'm Reading: "Working Backwards" by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr

The problem is that, by definition, a one-size-fits-all piece of software doesn't suit anyone very well. And if every company buys the same software, no company can differentiate itself.

The reason writing a good 4 page memo is harder than "writing" a 20 page powerpoint is because the narrative structure of a good memo forces better thought and better understanding of what's more important than what, and how things are related.

A common mistake among product managers is to not fully consider how third parties who have their own agendas and incentives will interact with their product idea, or what potential regulatory or legal issues might arise.