Published inBootcamp·PinnedFocus on needs not feature requestsFeature requests are an easy way to find problems to solve but you may need to zoom out further to find the real needs. Why did this topic come up? Feature requests are a common part of product design. People ask for things, and you build them. Pretty simple, right? The thing is, by simply reacting…7 min read7 min read
6 days agoClearing the fogThis post was originally published on the Shape of Software blog Why did this topic come up? Regardless of whether you find yourself immersed in a startup environment or pursuing your own product ideas, it’s all too common to lose sight of the very essence that sparked your journey. The fog of uncertainty descends upon us…Startups5 min readStartups5 min read
Feb 17, 2022How to figure out if you’re on the right path in lifeI recently read this question from James Clear’s 3,2,1 newsletter: “Can my current habits carry me to my desired future?” and it got me thinking. It’s so easy for months or even years to pass us by without realising that we’re not doing anything to achieve our dreams and desires. …Goal Setting2 min readGoal Setting2 min read
Feb 16, 2022How journaling has improved my life.I’d heard about the benefits of journaling for a long time, but I was never able to build a habit that stuck. The practice of writing down my thoughts and feelings felt really unnatural. It wasn’t until I was using the first version of Here that I was able to…Journaling3 min readJournaling3 min read
Published inBootcamp·Feb 5, 2022Don’t forget who you’re building forYesterday I read a great article by my friend James on the importance of remembering that the people you design for are human beings. It reminded me how easy it is to get lost when building digital products. So often we get caught up in our own relationship with our…Startup2 min readStartup2 min read
Feb 2, 2022Why I’m building HereLet’s start by adding some context. I’m working on a new product with my Co-Founder Matt called Here — a place to help people connect with themselves through journaling and mindful exercises. So, why am I building Here? I just asked myself that exact same question when I was on a walk this morning so I…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Apr 5, 2021How I managed to build a daily journalling habit after years of tryingI’ve always wanted to journal. The desire came when I read How To Win Friends and Influence People. There was a story about a successful CEO, his secret to his success was a little black book that he document his days. He did this every day without fail. …Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Jun 5, 2020Make things that people wantSounds too simple right? I really believe it is this simple. Well, it can be… I spend a lot of time reading on how to build better products and I’ve noticed an underlying theme: Make things that people want. …Jobs To Be Done2 min readJobs To Be Done2 min read
May 24, 2020Does your product deliver on the expectation of your customers?How often have you signed up for a product with certain expectations, only to find what you’re getting is different? I see this way too much. Just the other day I signed up for a product to help me get on top of my workload and organise my day. …Product3 min readProduct3 min read
