Remind your team to step back from the digital noise sometimes. Set the tone by not sending messages late at night or by taking a quick walk yourself. Everyone needs a little quiet to think and solve problems creatively.

Goals don’t separate winners and losers. Nobody sets a goal for second place. It’s the systems you put in place that propel you past your competition.

One of the best things you can do as a leader is protect your team's focus. Set the expectation that non-urgent requests should be handled asynchronously, not with constant pings. This helps everyone save their mental energy for the work that matters most.

Why is Twitter so much worse on Sundays?

And they want everyone to come back to office full time why?

How do I get rid of all the founder slop on my timeline? There’s 400 “founders” all selling how to be a founder. I don’t care about sales funnels and offers. I just want to see people growing their careers and sharing insights on stuff they’re passionate about.

Talking about ideas is great, but action is where the real progress happens. Sketch something out. Build a quick prototype. Get it in front of users as soon as you can. The faster you move, the faster you learn, and the sooner your team gets to real, validated solutions.

Before starting a new project, ask "Why are we building this?" Understanding the core purpose helps prevent feature creep, and you make sure the final product solves the right problem.

Take time to review the tools your team uses. Does each one actually help you collaborate or work more efficiently? If not, it's probably time to let it go and clear out the digital clutter.

If you want to do your best creative work, carve out some time for deep focus. Silence your notifications, close those extra tabs, and zero in on one thing. That's when the real breakthroughs happen.

Design teams aren't just there to crank out prototypes. Their real job is to solve real problems and create experiences that matter. Make it clear that design is central to your organization's mission.

Don’t just wait for things to happen. Go out and shape your own path. Spot new opportunities. Carve out your role on the team. Build connections that help you grow. You’re the architect of your own career.

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I'm looking for a new hobby. It could be something crafty, a new sport to follow, or an activity to try. Open to most anything.

How am I supposed to pronounce Omarchy?

Great design comes from discipline. Stick to your process: Research. Brainstorm. Test. Iterate. When every decision is intentional, you end up with a much better product.

Take a hard look at every recurring meeting. Could it be an email or a shared doc instead? Try setting up 'no-meeting days' or blocks of 'deep work hours' so your team has real time for creative work.

When you're starting out in product design, optimism and a little obsession go a long way. New ideas catch on because of energy and strong personal connections. The best products often begin with a small team that genuinely believes in the vision.