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I think, therefore, I am.

We were promised AI would eliminate the tedious work. You'd focus on what matters. More rest. Less grind. It delivered. Just not how we expected. The reality? Carl got the boot. Mike now has his own work, and Carl's work, plus he is now managing AI on top of it. Carl's new grind is searching for the "emerging" role. Probably using the same technology that eliminated him to write his resume.

Same playbook as the past 10 years, but with some added vibes lol

If you made it to this problem, congrats. You know what's important to you. Others are still chasing things that don't matter to them. What sucks is that even if you are clear on what matters, you still can't do it all. Well, at least not all at once. That gap between what matters to you and what you can actually show up for is the cost. And yes, it stings.

I've worked on products with millions of users. Influencing tiny moments in their lives. I've also mentored a handful of people over the years. Deeper conversations. Real connection. Both make a difference, and I don't think one is better than the other. The latter just hits different when you see the transformation up close.

From July 2024. My first YouTube Video. Covering my 10 year journey into tech with no degree. Pivoting from the military to operations, then software engineering, and now product management.

You're already your biggest critic, so make sure you're also your biggest supporter. For each critique, don't forget to give yourself some credit. You need a healthy dose of both to be your best self.