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8 Non-Negotiables of Product Building
Solve Root Causes, Not Symptoms
→ Band-aids don't heal; they just hide the wound
Simplicity is Your Superpower
→ If it needs a manual, it's too complex
Users > Your Assumptions
→ Build what they need, not what you think they want
Think 2025, Ship Today
→ Future-proof, but don't wait for perfect
Feedback is Your Fuel
→ Every version should be better than the last
Speed Kills Competition
→ Slow products die fast
Feelings > Features
→ Make them feel something, not just do something
Ruthlessly Remove
→ If it's not essential, it's expensive
Remember: Great products aren't built in boardrooms—they're built in the trenches of user feedback.
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Patricia Harris
Agree with selling first to validate demand. I usually create a simple landing page or pre-sell to gauge interest before investing heavily in building. Mitigates risk of wasting time on something no one wants. Though gotta be careful not to oversell vaporware - balance validating demand with being able to deliver if it takes off. Curious what others' experiences have been pre-selling.
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What do you think about following statement:
"First sell the product, then start building."
I have seen this for several times that you need to first deliver (so that you can be sure of the demand and only then should you produce it).
