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A meta-thread of the top N threads I've written, based subjectively on these factors (most important first):
(a) how enjoyable it was to write
(b) my estimate of its unique impact
(c) reader feedback
Will start with the top 10.
(a) how enjoyable it was to write
(b) my estimate of its unique impact
(c) reader feedback
Will start with the top 10.
1.
Organizations are predisposed to creating & solving problems rather than preventing them in the first place. This is the Preventable Problem Paradox. Feels even more real in this post-COVID world.
Bonus: a teardown of an epic movie scene (Superman II) https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1218724150312751104
Organizations are predisposed to creating & solving problems rather than preventing them in the first place. This is the Preventable Problem Paradox. Feels even more real in this post-COVID world.
Bonus: a teardown of an epic movie scene (Superman II) https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1218724150312751104
2.
This is my version of “things I wish I had understood earlier in life”. Tried to make these ideas as concise as I could. Glad I was able to fit them in 1 tweet. Life can be hard at times & these ideas have given me much greater peace of mind & clarity. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1254622533023760384
This is my version of “things I wish I had understood earlier in life”. Tried to make these ideas as concise as I could. Glad I was able to fit them in 1 tweet. Life can be hard at times & these ideas have given me much greater peace of mind & clarity. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1254622533023760384
3.
I’ve been very ambitious since childhood & have spent the bulk of my life chasing success, as conventionally defined by modern society. Only in my late 30s was I able to question conventional success & create a different success heuristic for myself. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1259278183410487296
I’ve been very ambitious since childhood & have spent the bulk of my life chasing success, as conventionally defined by modern society. Only in my late 30s was I able to question conventional success & create a different success heuristic for myself. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1259278183410487296
4.
This thread was inspired by this line from the book Principles: “in most companies people are doing two jobs: their actual job and the job of managing others’ impressions of how they’re doing their job.”
Felt pretty good after I wrote this thread. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1256652582447017985
This thread was inspired by this line from the book Principles: “in most companies people are doing two jobs: their actual job and the job of managing others’ impressions of how they’re doing their job.”
Felt pretty good after I wrote this thread. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1256652582447017985
5.
I was too lazy to write a whole book on the craft of Product Management, so I wrote this thread instead
https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1249039638829793280
I was too lazy to write a whole book on the craft of Product Management, so I wrote this thread instead
https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1249039638829793280
6.
I was too lazy to write a thread or a blog post on what ails most companies, so I wrote this tweet instead
Understand the “X for Y delusion” & build the ability to spot it within your company. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1255489241364279299
I was too lazy to write a thread or a blog post on what ails most companies, so I wrote this tweet instead
Understand the “X for Y delusion” & build the ability to spot it within your company. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1255489241364279299
7.
High agency, an essential mindset for consistent success as a leader https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1276956836856393728
High agency, an essential mindset for consistent success as a leader https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1276956836856393728
8.
A story that plays out in so many companies creating B2B software. Introduces the Focusing Illusion as applicable to the business world, describes why many B2B products shouldn’t have been built at all, the PM's role, & the Customer Problems Stack Rank https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1263890579701657601
A story that plays out in so many companies creating B2B software. Introduces the Focusing Illusion as applicable to the business world, describes why many B2B products shouldn’t have been built at all, the PM's role, & the Customer Problems Stack Rank https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1263890579701657601
9.
A thread about the hilarity of corporate life.
Introduces Apple Pie Positions—statements that influence group decisions about what, how, & why to do something, which are often misguided, but are also hard for any single individual to argue against. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1231455889019699200
A thread about the hilarity of corporate life.
Introduces Apple Pie Positions—statements that influence group decisions about what, how, & why to do something, which are often misguided, but are also hard for any single individual to argue against. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1231455889019699200
10.
A thread describing the archetypes of executives & sr leaders who look good on paper, are successful in your company’s interview process, get hired with fanfare, but ultimately fail on the job. Also includes tips on how to spot them before hiring them https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1260601045178216448
A thread describing the archetypes of executives & sr leaders who look good on paper, are successful in your company’s interview process, get hired with fanfare, but ultimately fail on the job. Also includes tips on how to spot them before hiring them https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1260601045178216448
Alright, continuing to add a few more of my favorites beyond these top 10.
11.
The Firehorse Effect: why competent leaders fail so often in new roles. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1259664901468860416
The Firehorse Effect: why competent leaders fail so often in new roles. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1259664901468860416
12.
Experts, Naturals, and Hybrids: if you're having recurring conflicts with an otherwise-competent manager or direct report or colleague, chances are that the Natural vs. Expert style is playing a non-trivial role in this conflict. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1247028077785485313
Experts, Naturals, and Hybrids: if you're having recurring conflicts with an otherwise-competent manager or direct report or colleague, chances are that the Natural vs. Expert style is playing a non-trivial role in this conflict. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1247028077785485313
14.
Why it's so hard to build successful consumer products. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1271240038399918080
Why it's so hard to build successful consumer products. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1271240038399918080
15.
The assumptions to start with, when building a new B2B product. Includes questions & reminders that will help reduce the chances of failure. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1270905866988863489
The assumptions to start with, when building a new B2B product. Includes questions & reminders that will help reduce the chances of failure. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1270905866988863489
16.
For highly talented people, clarity on what 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 matters for you between Title, Money, Scope can save you considerable heartache. A lack of this clarity early on in my career cost me plenty of $'s. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1268372416427786240
For highly talented people, clarity on what 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 matters for you between Title, Money, Scope can save you considerable heartache. A lack of this clarity early on in my career cost me plenty of $'s. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1268372416427786240
17.
My recipe for cultivating wisdom at a faster pace. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1261132455802580992
My recipe for cultivating wisdom at a faster pace. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1261132455802580992
18.
A thread on conducting Pre-mortems, the most effective antidote to the Preventable Problem Paradox. Run Pre-mortems so you don't have to deal with ugly Post-mortems.
Includes "Tigers", "Paper Tigers", & "Elephants", and a detailed Pre-mortem process. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1221257560033857536
A thread on conducting Pre-mortems, the most effective antidote to the Preventable Problem Paradox. Run Pre-mortems so you don't have to deal with ugly Post-mortems.
Includes "Tigers", "Paper Tigers", & "Elephants", and a detailed Pre-mortem process. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1221257560033857536
19.
The path to a fulfilling life & career is simple, but not easy. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1274120555826827264
The path to a fulfilling life & career is simple, but not easy. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1274120555826827264
20.
My tips on how to make the most out of books. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1269827402856665088
My tips on how to make the most out of books. https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1269827402856665088
Alright, I'll stop here with the top threads I've written in this first half of 2020. While 2020 hasn't been all that great at a macro scale, the quarantine has given me the time to sit down & write these things. It's been fun. Thank you for your feedback, questions, & support 
To get back to the first tweet in this thread 
https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1277847699576877056
https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1277847699576877056
