Why annual reflection matters for product peopleHow Petra and Teresa each started their reflection habitsThe evolution from rigid goals to values and themesHow paper notebooks, art projects, and “Dear Data” shaped Petra’s approachThe influence of Chris Guillebeau’s annual review process on TeresaThe difference between outcome goals and process goalsHow reflection helps uncover unrealistic expectations (and let them go)The “100 wishes” exercise — why it’s powerful and surprisingly difficultHow to recognize patterns across years to guide future decisionsBuilding in spaciousness vs. over-schedulingWhat to do when the year doesn’t go to plan (and why that’s normal)Why your reflection process should flex with how you learn and stay motivatedThe role of values, themes, and decade-level intentionsBalancing public sharing with private processingFollow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.comMentioned in the episode:
Dear Data by Giorgia Lupi & Stefanie PosavecChris Guillebeau’s How to Conduct Your Own Annual Review from The Art of Nonconformity blogAtomic Habits by James ClearDealing with Setbacks - All Things Product with Teresa & PetraStefan Sagmeister’s The Power of Time Off (TED Talk)Previous episode - Role of Leadership in TransformationsPaul Graham’s Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s ScheduleWhat I’m Saying No to This Year—And Why blog post by TeresaAsk Teresa: My Leaders Still Want Roadmaps with Timelines—What Should I Do? blog post by TeresaScaling Impact: A Look at the Year Ahead (2022) blog post by TeresaLet’s Connect in 2025: A Look at the Year Ahead blog post by TeresaThe Interview Coach by TeresaPetra’s reflections and her 2026 version