Ash G

One of the insightful newsletters out there! Congrats on launch!

1. Look for existing competitors. If they exist, your idea is validated. 2. Identify a problem you have. If your solution solves that pain point, it likely helps others too. Look on social channels to see if people are discussing similar pain points. 3. If there's interest on social media, create a landing page for your product. Share it in those channels to gauge interest. 4. Directly message...

To have a clear agenda and expected outcomes set in advance. Sharing this information via email to colleagues before the meeting can really keep everyone on track. If the conversation starts to drift, you can gently remind everyone to refocus on the agenda and save unrelated topics for future discussions.

It needs to be simple, users shouldn’t have to read a manual to figure it out. Intuitive design is a must! Then there’s responsiveness, if it’s quick and smooth, people will love it. Personalization is a big win too, when a product feels like it’s made for them, that’s gold.

I start my day with a morning ritual—like some light stretching or a quick walk, then tackle my top tasks first. I also take creative breaks to brainstorm, which really helps recharge my brain. I keep wabi-sabi in mind—embracing imperfection helps me not stress too much.