Two reasons why I wrote this piece:<p>(1) As a first-time Product Manager, I learned the importance of being intentional. Intentional about what problem I am solving, who I'm solving it for, the value I am delivering to users, and the value I generate for the business. It's been really helpful to think about these dimensions before building a product.<p>(2) I chose to get into Product because I thought that's the only way you can be "product-minded." But it's not a skill set — it's a mindset, and anyone can be product-minded if they ask the right questions and break down how to get there.<p>I feel like more people need to know about this because Product Management can feel like a black box because tbh it is!