I agree that "biggest way to fail is to build a product no one likes", but isn't the existence of the phrase "looking for product market fit" suggests it's ok to trial and error?
Instead I’m suggesting to just do good work, and do work that is important to you. If you solve your own problems first, then you stand a chance of being able to solve other people’s.
Now, it’s certainly possible to will yourself, your leadership, your products on to other people. I’m just suggesting it’s far less robust.
I agree that "biggest way to fail is to build a product no one likes", but isn't the existence of the phrase "looking for product market fit" suggests it's ok to trial and error?
For me, it’s the “looking” that’s a problem.
Instead I’m suggesting to just do good work, and do work that is important to you. If you solve your own problems first, then you stand a chance of being able to solve other people’s.
Now, it’s certainly possible to will yourself, your leadership, your products on to other people. I’m just suggesting it’s far less robust.
This is a great read, and made me reflect deeply on what kind of leader I'd make. Thanks Zac!