PM mental models
Demi Wilkinson · 1 month ago 
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Product managers make hundreds of decisions every day. Mental models provide frameworks for thinking through complex problems systematically and making better decisions faster.
First Principles Thinking
Break down complex problems into their fundamental components. Question every assumption until you reach bedrock truths.
This approach helps you innovate rather than iterate. Instead of copying competitors, you build from genuine user needs.
The Pareto Principle
80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. In product management, this means focusing on the features that deliver the most value.
Ruthless prioritization is a superpower. Learn to say no to good ideas so you can say yes to great ones.
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