TL;DR: From Rockstar Jira Backlog Manager to Respected C-Level
- Most product careers are messy. Mine started without a plan, with lots of risk and relentless curiosity. Stepping into the unknown is what unlocks true growth.
- You can get out of the backlog management trap if you dare to be different.
- Growth came when I stopped chasing promotions, started chasing outcomes, and shared my journey publicly.
- Writing and sharing unfiltered lessons landed speaking gigs, C-level offers, and global impact.
- No shortcuts. You’ll see the mindset shifts and hard truths I wish someone had told me earlier.
What You Need to Grow Isn’t a Better Plan
Do what’s fun to you.
The key traits you need to grow are:
- Relentless: You will taste failures, and they’ll hurt you. The more ruthless you are, the farther you can go. Keep moving forward, no matter how hard the setback is.
- Curiosity: Whatever you know now may become obsolete. Dare to try different things even when you think you’re the best at something.
- Self-development: Keep working on yourself. Read continuously, attend conferences, listen to talks, and take every chance as a learning opportunity. This mindset will enable you to outgrow yourself, and opportunities will not hide from you.
- Action: It’s all about trying things out despite lacking knowledge. Don’t waste energy theorizing about what you could do. Use what you know to take action now and step into the unknown. This attitude will supercharge your learning speed.
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