Execution Problems

Refusing to Choose is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make in a 0➞1 Build
February 2, 2026
Refusing to choose is far more dangerous than moving slowly. If you haven't explicitly ranked your project sliders, the universe will rank them for you.
Customer Conversations Are Not Validation
January 12, 2026
Early customer conversations can be useful — but they’re often mistaken for validation. When anecdotes replace evidence, teams move faster with more confidence, not less risk. This post explains why that’s dangerous, how it quietly distorts early product decisions, and what “validation” actually has to do at this stage.
Shiny New Tools Won't Fix Your Team (Stop Pretending They Will)
December 16, 2025
Better tools don’t make better teams. This post dismantles the myth and shows what leaders really need to fix first.
The Elephant in the Room: Ok, Let's Talk About AI
December 5, 2025
When AI works, it's helpful. When it doesn't, it's a frustrating time sink. Here's my pragmatic take—and a 5-step filter to decide if it belongs in your product work.
Just-In-Time Product Strategy: The Trap Startups Fall Into
November 16, 2025
Great execution habits aren’t enough if strategy keeps flickering. When stakeholders change direction based on external signals without grounding the tradeoffs, teams pay the price in rework, misalignment, and morale. Here’s how to make strategic shifts with real accountability.
The Execution Flywheel: How Weekly Goal Transparency Drives Real Momentum
November 11, 2025
Teams don’t fail because they can't execute — they fail when goals aren’t visible and aligned week to week. The “execution flywheel” is a lightweight weekly cadence that makes goals transparent, builds trust, and sustains momentum.