Why “go find the source” is a crucial product mindsetThe danger of relying on second- or third-hand takesReal examples: OKRs, Jobs to Be Done, North Star Metric, Opportunity Solution TreesHow to identify reputable sources—and red flags to watch forTips for curating your own learning journey (books, blogs, podcasts)How social media can distort ideas (even when people have good intentions)Primary > Secondary: Always seek out original thinkers or practitioners, not just content repackagers.Go deeper than LinkedIn tiles: Good frameworks get diluted when simplified for social media. Go back to the original articles, books, or talks.Read with range: Challenge yourself to find three different sources—especially with diverse backgrounds or perspectives.Don’t trust content without citations: Like in academia, a lack of references is a red flag.Practitioner voices matter: Look for people sharing what they’re actually doing, not just what “should” be done.Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.comMentioned in the episode:
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