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Lately I have talked to several friends and acquaintances who are actively looking for jobs.
They share one thing in common: they have been laid off by their previous employers. But, instead of feeling bitter about the experience, they’re using it as a turning point to find something better and more fulfilling. To certain extent, [...]

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I’m pleased to announce that I just finished writing How to Become a Product Manager premium report.
Why did I write this report? Because over the years I have met many people who were struggling to make a career transition to product management.
It shouldn’t be that hard.
This report tells you the good, bad, [...]

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This is a true story.
Joe and I worked together at a high-flying, ventured backed start-up during the dotcom bubble. Joe just finished his undergraduate degree in Business Administration when he got the job offer from the start-up.
As the start-up was burning through cash and hiring one employee a day, a lot of the employees were [...]

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Question from a reader
I’ve been a software developer for seven years now. I’m getting tired of coding. I’d like to transition to product management. What should I do?
My answer
Making a career transition is never easy. The key is that you must leverage your strength while identifying opportunity to demonstrate you’re  capable of doing the new [...]

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Take a Outward Bound wilderness course.  From over protected teenagers to stressed-out young professionals who are having quarter life crisis to mid-career professionals who are searching for purpose and meaning, I have known people from all age groups telling me that their Outward Bound experiences were transformational and life-changing. If you’re a mid-career professional, I [...]

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