All of my long-form thoughts on creativity, leadership, and product management, and more, collected in chronological order.
One of the most impactful changes I’ve made while recovering from burnout is completely overhauling how I interact with social media. 6 months later, I feel like a film has been peeled from my eyes.
After spending a year actively recovering from burnout, I’d like to share some of the books that helped me find joy in life again.
It’s no secret that burnout was the most significant factor in me quitting my tech job on Wall Street. I didn’t plan to quit- I just came to the extreme point that risking financial ruin was a better option than staying even a single day longer in an unhealthy environment.
Although I’ve worked in Product for years, I have yet to come across a resource that concisely explains how to launch a product in words that make sense to me. I’ve read the books. Done the courses. Watched the YouTube videos. Read the same high-ranked (but not super helpful) Google articles dozens of times.
One year ago, I was heavily invested in my work as a product manager at an investment bank. Most of my time was spent working long days, studying technical topics, and seeking out opportunities to ‘prove my worth’ to my superiors (but more honestly, to myself).