Archive - Tyler Talks Product

Where I've Been - Reflections on My First Product Job, Life After University, and Why I Took a Break from Writing

I've been gone. I'm back, here's some things I've thought about that I want to share with you. Wrote this as quick as possible so I couldn't back out of…

Sep 9, 2024 •

September 2023

How to Set Yourself Up for Success when Starting as a new PM | Ft. Sophia from @ProductPlayBook 📕📗📘

First days of school have been replaced by starting new jobs. Instead of cool new backpacks it's defining the best way to get yourself out on the right…

Sep 7, 2023 •

August 2023

The Most Underrated Thing I Did in Undergrad 🫢 | Knowing When Taking a Year Off is the Right Choice ✅ ❌

There was a time when I heavily considered if I should graduate on time or take a year off to find out what I wanted to do. If you're thinking about…

Aug 1, 2023 •

July 2023

🫀 What Are User Personas?🫀 | 🔨 Crafting, Utilizing, and Understanding the Fundamental First Step to Building Anything 🔨

Most great creations have someone in mind. But how do you define this person and how can we find them? In the recent TTP, I dive into what is a user…

Jul 4, 2023 •

May 2023

How I Networked into Tech to Land Internships, Mentors, and Unforgettable Secrets 👨🏽‍🏫 👩🏼‍🏫 🧑🏾‍🏫

You've all heard it. Networking is important, but what does that mean? You follow some general tips and it doesn't work. In this month's issue, I'll…

May 19, 2023 •

April 2023

The Science of Why Rejection Stings and How You Can Overcome It 😰 | Advice on Confidence from New Grads going into Tech 🙌🏽

Getting rejected isn't fun for anyone. In this issue of TTP, I explore the social science as to why that is and bring some advice from some of this…

Apr 21, 2023 •

March 2023

How 15-Mins Resets My Entire Day ☀️🌑 | Lucus' Productivity Corner - What is Capture Mode 📸

Really happy to announce a new newsletter segment, where my editor, good-friend, and productivity junkie Lucus shares new life hacks on a monthly basis…

Mar 31, 2023 •

The Most Overlooked Product Management Skill 😱: A Guide to Understanding Design in Product 🎨

In this issue, TTP explores some good design principles and resources to get you started on better understanding an integral skill in product…

Mar 13, 2023 •

February 2023

The Return: 📝 Life Updates and 🖐🏽 5 Pieces of Advice on the Current Job Climate for Graduating Students

It's been sometime since the last TTP and I apologize. However, hopefully a couple life updates can help you understand the break and why I'm excited to…

Feb 17, 2023 •

August 2022

Decoding Metrics as a Product Manager 📊 | Lessons from an Intern and a Senior PM @ Microsoft

Breaking down how metrics are used from a beginner, interview, and on the job context! I also bring a close mentor and friend, Sammi Li, to show how she…

Aug 1, 2022 •

May 2022

Growth Product 🌱 vs. Core Product 🔨 | The Differences You Need to Know!

Growth versus Core Product, which one is the right one for you. In this issue, I break down what is growth product and how it differs from traditional…

May 27, 2022 •

April 2022

Dear Undergrads🧑🏽‍🎓 | 7 Pieces of Advice from Someone Near the End of the Undergrad Tunnel

I decided to go a bit more general for this issue considering a lot of students are just finishing up their first year of university or are getting in…

Apr 13, 2022 •

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