One of the hardest trade-offs we make as product managers — and as humans — is between a tangible benefit and an intangible cost (or vice versa).
Very thought provoking! The first step is just acknowledging there’s a trade off to be made. WhatsApp is the gold standard in having restraint while adding new features.
Hi Ami! I’m a huge fan! Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙂 I’m learning a lot from reading your articles!
I suspect you meant “intangible benefit” in the third example;
> How should I weigh the tangible costs of a commute to the office vs. the intangible [benefit] of spending time in person with my colleagues?
Ah, thank you!! Updated -- and I much appreciate the kind words :)
Oh, I love this! Feels like thoughts lying in my head since a long time got words.
Very thought provoking! The first step is just acknowledging there’s a trade off to be made. WhatsApp is the gold standard in having restraint while adding new features.
Hi Ami! I’m a huge fan! Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙂 I’m learning a lot from reading your articles!
I suspect you meant “intangible benefit” in the third example;
> How should I weigh the tangible costs of a commute to the office vs. the intangible [benefit] of spending time in person with my colleagues?
Ah, thank you!! Updated -- and I much appreciate the kind words :)
Oh, I love this! Feels like thoughts lying in my head since a long time got words.