๐ One Year of Insights, Community, and Growth: Sid's Product Newsletter Anniversary Edition ๐๐
Sid's Product Newsletter: One Year Anniversary Edition ๐ฅณ
Wow, time flies when you're having fun! ๐ Today marks the first fantastic year of Sid's Product Newsletter, and I'm brimming with gratitude, excitement, and joy. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! โค๏ธ
TL: DR;
A Year of Triumph: By the Numbers & Wisdom Gained ๐๐ฑ
The Road Traveled: Challenges, Triumphs & The Power of Community ๐ค๏ธ๐ค
Your Input Needed & The Future Looks Bright
Here's to the Future: Onward and Upward & Popular Editions ๐
A Year of Triumph: By the Numbers ๐
Together, we've accomplished:
52 Articles ๐ - A daily dose of insight, totaling over 106,120 words.!
4,744 Subscribers
Friends from 105 countries ๐ read out Newsletter. You've made this global!
250,000+ Views ๐ - Your engagement fuels this passion project
Diverse Topics ๐๏ธ - Product concepts/frameworks, How to guides, AI, Case studies
I'm proud of the consistent support of the community we've built together. Based on your feedback, I will be rebranding to "The Product Channel" to better reflect the newsletter's focus on product management, technology, and personal growth.
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Wisdom Gained: Lessons from This Journey ๐ฑ
Consistency Builds Trustย ๐: Committing to a regular schedule not only fostered credibility, but taught me the value of showing up day after day.
Curiosity Expands Perspectivesย ๐: Exploring diverse topics strengthened my creativity and allowed me to see things from new vantage points.
Imperfect Progress Over Paralysisย ๐โโ๏ธ: I learned that done is better than perfect. Pushing ahead through doubts and flaws has been liberating. If you're thinking of publishing, just hit the publish button and try it out! I will follow you and support your work.
Uniqueness Over Comparisonย ๐จ: It was tempting to measure our work against others. But I found freedom in embracing our distinct voice and competing only with my past self by improving 1% every time.
Writing as a Blossoming Habitย ๐ฑ: Words have become a nourishing daily ritual. This journey has shown me the power of developing a consistent creative practice. I stuck to keeping my newsletter editions simple and easy to understand.
The Road Traveled: Challenges & Triumphs ๐ค๏ธ
The Labor of Loveย ๐ผ: Balancing time and energy was a challenge, but my passion for this work made every effort worthwhile.
Bridging Barriers Through Languageย ๐: English as my second language stretched me. But it also allowed us to connect across cultures.
Overcoming Imposter Syndromeย ๐: Self-doubt was real, but your support taught me to stay humble and keep learning.
The Power of Communityย ๐ค: This solo endeavor blossomed into a shared adventure. The community has been great, and the support is wonderful. Your companionship made the road more fulfilling.
Innovation Through Experimentationย ๐งช: Taking creative risks, though intimidating, fostered an environment alive with possibility.
Your Input Needed!
I'd greatly appreciate your feedback on a few quick polls to help me keep improving The Newsletter
The Future Looks Bright
Thank you again for your readership and support as I've grown this newsletter over the past year. I'm excited to take your feedback and continue experimenting and optimizing Newsletter in this next chapter. Onward and upward!
Here's to the Future: Onward and Upward ๐
From the first article to this very moment, your support has been the backbone of this journey. With shimmering eyes and a grateful heart, I look forward to growing The Newsletter with you. Your readership is not just a number; it's a relationship. Here's to the future, full of creativity, connection, and camaraderie. ๐ฅ
Stay brilliant, stay curious, and once again, thank you. Now, let's turn the page to this exciting new chapter together! ๐๐
๐ Some of our popular newsletter editions
๐ฉโ๐ผ Week 22 - How to create a customer persona for your product
๐ง Week 24 - 14 Behavioral Psychology Concepts Product Managers Should Know
๐ Week 27 - ๐ How to Develop and Write KPIs: A Guide for Product Managers ๐
๐ Week 6 - PM 101 (Books, Articles, Podcasts and Newsletters)
โ๏ธ Week 29 - ๐ก A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Killer ๐ Problem Statements
๐คฏ Week 16 - 6 Most Effective Problem Prioritization Frameworks for Product Managers - Part 1
๐คฏ Week 17 - 6 Most Effective Problem Prioritization Frameworks for Product Managers - Part 2
Sidโs Product Newsletter Resources
Product Vision & Strategy
๐จ Week 37 - The Art of Value Creation: Unlocking the Potential of Your Product ๐ก๐
๐ Week 23 - How to Write and Communicate an Effective Product Vision
๐ฏ Week 2 - Week in Product Series - Product Strategy, Vision and Roadmap
Roadmaps & Product Development
๐ Week 21 - The Beginnerโs Guide to a Product Launch: Everything You Need to Know
๐ Week 3 - Week in Product Series - Design Thinking (0 to 1)
โ๏ธ Week 29 - ๐ก A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Killer ๐ Problem Statements
Prioritization & Metrics
๐ฒ Week 17 - 6 Most Effective Problem Prioritization Frameworks for Product Managers - Part 2
๐งฉ Week 16 - ๐คฏ 6 Most Effective Problem Prioritization Frameworks for Product Managers - Part 1
โ๏ธ Week 11 - Effective Prioritization for Product Managers
๐ Week 4 - Week in Product Series - Secrets of Success (OKRs)
๐ Week 27 - ๐ How to Develop and Write KPIs: A Guide for Product Managers ๐
AI & Emerging Technologies
MVPs & Prototyping
Customer Needs
๐ฌ Week 19 - ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ How to discover customer needs ?
๐ฅ Week 7 - how do you learn from users to build great products
๐ฉโ๐ผ Week 22 - How to create a customer persona for your product