Wow, the absolute best article I’ve ever read about product management (and I’ve read a lot). Thanks, John!
I never comment, but in this case I couldn’t resist. Almost every item you mention is so true, as if you describe my exact role and day-to-day job. Product management can be so awesome and rewarding, but it can also so, so suck. And it’s easy to go from one state to the other in minutes.
Thanks for these insights, they make my job a little bit easier, knowing that I’m not alone with these problems.