Whether you are running a start-up or a product team within a large organization, everything may look super urgent and needs to be finished as early as possible. You are falling short of resources and desperately trying to make ends meet. Anxiety is badly kicking in and you strongly feel that motivation is gradually turning into pessimism. You can feel that things are getting worse and nothing seems to be falling into place. Here are a few lessons learned on what you can do in situations when you are stuck & fighting against all odds.
Do not panic: There is no point in panicking, always believe in yourself and stay positive.
Meet fellow product folks. Try to clear your mind and always believe that “Clear mind is your main asset. “ The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a plan of Action, and the ability to maintain Clarity. Those are the Four Pillars of Success. It never fails!” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
Always adhere to constraint:
Everyone falls short of resources. Though great ideas often come cheap but unfortunately resources do not. “Always believe that the art is rather to acknowledge that fact and make the best out of it. There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease.” Nelson Mandela Never forget that “Constraints induces creativity”. Also, it enables us to think out of the box. They help you identify things that you never would have discovered otherwise. It may sound cliché but “Constraints are an opportunity to do the best work of your life.”
Always adhere to constraint:
Everyone falls short of resources. Though great ideas often come cheap but unfortunately resources do not. “Always believe that the art is rather to acknowledge that fact and make the best out of it. There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease.” Nelson Mandela Never forget that “Constraints induces creativity”. Also, it enables us to think out of the box. They help you identify things that you never would have discovered otherwise. It may sound cliché but “Constraints are an opportunity to do the best work of your life.”
The risk of jumping over details Making mistakes Neglecting other things
Do not forget to think through personas, consider writing great case studies and testimonials.Remember, all things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident. And keep in mind that working fast is not in itself a productive action, but working smarter will do the job!