At the highest level, what does it take to achieve success? What are the bare bone requirements to accomplish something meaningful?

If you’re fighting to achieve your goals, maybe you’re too focused on only some of the success factors that you don’t look after other important ones. It might be helpful to have a quick reminder of what it takes.

How important is it to have a design skill in today’s tech landscape? This post covers my experience finishing a 30-day UI design bootcamp as a product manager, SaaS founder, and software engineer.

After years in tech—jumping between e-commerce, fintech, e-counseling, ride-hailing, entertainment, and more—I started to notice a pattern: every product, no matter how complex, falls into a basic archetype. Here’s the twist though: these archetypes aren’t about the technology, industries, or even specific user segments. They’re all about the core relationship a product has with its users—whether it’s something people need or want. Even more fascinating, these archetypes quietly shape everything that matters: the metrics you chase, the challenges you face, and the skills you need to thrive. Curious which archetype your product fits into?

Is there a smarter framework to capture the real chaos—and magic—of product management today?