Why your best PMs are burning out
Your roadmap got faster, but did it get better?
I’ve been noticing signs of exhaustion in my recent conversations with product leaders. They’re moving faster than ever, but feeling worn down in a way the pace doesn't quite account for.
Exhaustion usually comes from increased productivity that doesn’t translate into net positive gain. You’re doing more, but that extra output isn’t leading to results. AI is accelerating this for product teams. The cost and time required to produce anything has dropped, and the instinct is to convert that capacity straight into greater output.
The product leaders I’m seeing get this right are leveraging AI more intentionally. They're putting weight behind a smaller set of bets, and you can feel the difference when you talk to their teams. There's more clarity about what actually matters and less low-grade churn.
So here’s my question for you: is doing more actually moving the needle for your product, or is it just creating more noise? I'd love to hear your take. Join the conversation on my LinkedIn.
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