Tag: Observations
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Staying Grounded as a Product Manager: Avoiding the Moron or Maniac Trap
I recently heard an analogy on a podcast that really struck a chord with me: “Most people think those driving slower than them are morons, and anyone driving faster than them is a maniac.” This simple observation holds a powerful lesson for Product Managers and Investors alike. We’re constantly navigating a landscape filled with differing…
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A Google Quirk: Turning Bathrooms into (micro) Classrooms
One of the quirks that took me by surprise when I first joined Google was the concept of: Learning on the Loo! Every two weeks, in every Google restroom across the globe, two short articles are published to share productivity hacks. These hacks range from tips on holding effective meetings to employee discounts available to…
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Bulk Efficiency, Exit Perplexity: Reimagining the Costco Checkin and Checkout
As I was making my monthly pilgrimage to Costco this weekend, I couldn’t help but ponder the inefficiencies of: Costco is one of my favorite retailers for providing incredible value per dollar spent. It is famous for not marking its prices above 15% of the cost, whereas other retailers routinely mark up prices by 50-70%….
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BestAccidental iPhone Hack
Lately, I’ve been frustrated with how slowly my iPhone charges. Most of us rely on our phones for everything these days, so I’m constantly plugging it in and unplugging it because I need it so often. Accidentally, I’ve started using my Mac charger to charge my phone. The difference is incredible! My phone charges significantly…
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Google or Guess? Smelling Trademark Infringement
True Story Last evening, I entered a South Bay mall to pick up some items. From a distance, I saw the “G” logo. Being a Google employee, I immediately associated it with the Google logo. My first reaction: “Hmm, didn’t know we have a Google store in this mall, I should check it out!” As…