We all have things to be grateful for, yet we often fail to remember them. That's because we don't value those things the way we value something we don't have yet. Some of us think whatever we've achieved, acquired, or been blessed with all along the way was meant to happen, so it doesn't make … Continue reading On counting our blessings
Category: Unfiltered
Product management wisdom and why context matters
If you're a PM, you're more likely to follow Silicon Valley PM thought leaders to learn about the latest trends in product management. You may even have taken up a few PM courses to learn a thing or two about best product management practices. I can relate. What I've observed being a part of the … Continue reading Product management wisdom and why context matters
My thoughts on job compatibility
So many of us are conditioned to evaluate if we're good enough to be hired for a specific role in a company and try hard to crack the interview. But we hardly think about what we look for in a company and assess if the company is a good fit for us. We're wired to … Continue reading My thoughts on job compatibility
Work on things you want to get better at
One standard piece of advice I've heard from many is to work on things that we are good at and would excite us. The rationale behind this advice is to double down on things we have expertise in and experience a sense of satisfaction while working on familiar tasks. This is good advice, but I could … Continue reading Work on things you want to get better at
Going beyond our work identity
Anytime I meet a stranger or an acquaintance, I introduce myself using my professional identity. "Hello, I work as a PM at a startup."And that's it. It's as if there's nothing more to me than being a product manager at an early-stage startup. Hence, my conversations revolve only around tech, SaaS, etc. Though this is a … Continue reading Going beyond our work identity
Well, unconditional love is a myth
I find the concept of "unconditional love" funny. The truth is that no relationship is unconditional. Some of you might find this thought hard to digest because it could hurt your ego or collapse your firmly held worldview. Well, take a deep breath and listen to me. Be it a parent, spouse, or child, no … Continue reading Well, unconditional love is a myth
The trap of wanting to be right
All of us have had difficult conversations in our life. A conversation turns bitter when we don't allow the other person to express their views because it could hurt our beliefs. When this happens, the other person will simply unhook themselves from the conversation because they feel exhausted that we don't get it. The devil … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be right
Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
So many people, including science experts, have spoken about the harmful effects of social media. And most of their viewpoints emphasize the 'addiction' part more than anything. I agree that social media apps have the intelligence to know what to show on our timelines to make us stick to the app. However, one aspect of … Continue reading Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
On turning inspiration into action
Let's say you read an interesting article. The title is catchy, the content is actionable, and it contains examples you could relate to. It helps you with a new perspective, a new idea. As you read that gripping article, your pupils dilate. You feel inspired and believe this is something you want to do. Once … Continue reading On turning inspiration into action
It’s OK to be a slow-thinker
Credit: Pintrest How many of you have been in a meeting where your boss explains an idea to you and ends it with a 'Do you think this is a good idea?' How often have you said a mindless 'yes?.' Well, we all have been here, and we can't blame ourselves much. It's because most … Continue reading It’s OK to be a slow-thinker
Akkshaya Varkhedi 