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  • Tony Fedell on the two things that matter in our careers

    I just finished Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fedell and the ending legit made me tear up:

    In the end, there are two things that matter: products and people. What you build and who you build it with. The things you make—the ideas you chase and the ideas that chase you—will ultimately define your career. And the people you chase them with may define your life.

    I got a little uncomfortable with some of the “hustle culture” bits in the book. But taken as a whole, this is wonderful read about having a meaningful career and life. Highly recommended.

    (Also see Tony Fadell on the role, responsibilities, and importance of product management)

    → 11:22 AM, Jan 8
  • 📚 I finished Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin this morning. It deserves every one of the many placements it got on 2022 year-end lists. My favorite book I’ve read in a long time. And I love this reminder as we start the new year:

    There is a time for any fledgling artist where one’s taste exceeds one’s abilities. The only way to get through this period is to make things anyway.

    → 9:43 AM, Jan 1
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