The LED Running Shirt Story: From Validation to Pivot

I had this wild idea for a high-tech running shirt with LED displays showing real-time stats. Spoiler alert: 80% of runners said “hell no.” But here’s what I learned using AI tools to validate, pivot, and find a better opportunity. Sometimes the best ideas come from the worst feedback.

High Agency: The Product Manager’s Secret Weapon

High agency isn’t about personality—it’s a mindset. Where others see walls, high agency product managers find paths. As an ambivert, I’ve discovered this isn’t about being the loudest voice, but about persistence and problem-solving. Choose high agency daily. That’s how impact happens.

Be more vocal as an ambivert

Ambiverts, unite your voices: Deborah Liu’s insights via Lenny Rachitsky show how the quieter minds can strategically amplify their impact through preparation and intentional participation, challenging the unfair advantage of quick-talking colleagues

FAANG Credentials: Impressive Skills, Questionable Pride

Former FAANG employees often showcase their prestigious tech credentials, but what message does this truly send? While these companies demonstrate technical excellence, they’re also linked to ethical controversies.