Kevin Kelly's '1000 True Fans' challenges the conventional wisdom of needing millions of customers for success. Kelly argues that a creator or business can thrive by cultivating a dedicated following of just 1000 true fans who deeply appreciate their work and are willing to pay for it. The book emphasizes the importance of direct connection with fans and building a loyal community. It provides a practical framework for identifying and engaging with true fans, regardless of the field. This approach allows for sustainable growth and creative freedom.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a compilation of Naval's thoughts on fundamental principles for happiness, wealth creation, decision-making, and personal growth. The book distills his insights from the last ten years into practical advice, guiding readers on how to walk their own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life. It emphasizes the importance of compound interest, leveraging resources, and productizing oneself. The book also delves into key aspects of life, including relationships, health, and purpose, offering a holistic approach to wealth and happiness.
What Color Is Your Parachute? is more than a job-hunting book; it is a guide to discovering one's passions, values, and transferable skills to design a fulfilling career. The book, updated annually, provides advice on networking, resume writing, interviewing, and salary negotiation. It features the renowned 'Flower Exercise,' a self-assessment tool that helps readers identify their ideal career paths. With over ten million copies sold, it has been a trusted resource for people at various stages of their careers, from those seeking their first job to those considering a career change.
Ethan worked at Amazon for 15+ years. He went from Director to VP Product faster than most ever do.
In this podcast, he's sharing what he has taught 1000s of his students about promotion.
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In this episode:
Preview – 00:00:00
Working only 20 - 30 hours a week – 00:00:41
Ad – 00:03:06
Ad – 00:03:53
Ethan's team structure – 00:04:17
Magic Loop Framework to get promotions – 00:05:39
How to get to the top of the curve – 00:10:03
Why you should ask for more responsibilities – 00:14:20
What is the role of CEO in PM decisions – 00:21:26
Ethan's journey from Director to VP at Amazon – 00:26:23
Ad – 00:28:32
The chess move to get a promotion – 00:29:32
The magic behind insane career growth – 00:37:58
Why people need to rethink how they manage their time – 00:43:37
Chess-playing strategies applied to job-hopping – 00:49:43
Being on the right side of the percentile distribution of performance – 00:55:28
Building a great resume – 01:00:16
Applying tweet-style writing to a resume – 01:06:01
Breaking into big tech – 01:11:14
How to make yourself a magnet for recruiting teams – 01:14:21
Posting on LinkedIn while employed – 01:17:56
Ethan on living the dream life – 01:22:53
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Where to Find Ethan
LinkedIn
Twitter
Website
5 Maven Live Courses
On-demand Courses
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Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.
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I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Satish (where we dived deep into how w went from $50k to $750k/yr). Up next, we have episodes with:
Tal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, Riverside
Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and Conquer
Eric Simons - CEO and Founder, Bolt
I’m so excited to share them with all of you.
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