The longer I’ve been in product, the more I realize that intuition doesn’t just come from data. It comes from living life with your eyes open. We often think of intuition as that voice that tells you to pause: “Something feels off,” “Not yet,” “Let’s wait.” And sometimes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s restraint. … Continue reading What nobody tells you about product intuition
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The trap of wanting to be liked
There’s this pattern that shows up at work for so many of us: the craving to be liked. Not just respected for the work, but really liked—seen as smart, capable, and worth celebrating. And the moment someone seems curt or doesn’t give that signal, the mind runs wild. “Do they think I’m not good enough? … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be liked
On complaining
Complaining might feel good in the moment, but it doesn’t solve anything. The more you complain, the more stuck you become. It’s unproductive, toxic, and drains not just your energy, but also the energy of the people who care enough to listen. Especially those who try to help, only to realize their efforts are being … Continue reading On complaining
Akkshaya Varkhedi 