About this episode
If you’re a premium subscriberAdd the private feed to your podcast app at add.lennysreads.comIn this episode, we unpack the elusive skill of product sense: what it really means, why it matters, and exactly how to build it. With hard-earned wisdom from Jules Walter (Slack, YouTube), we go beyond vague instincts and into concrete habits that sharpen your intuition and creativity as a product builder.Listen now: YouTube | Apple | SpotifyIn this episode, you’ll learn:* Why product sense isn’t magic: it’s a muscle you can train* How to build product sense by developing deeper user empathy* Why watching real users interact with products sharpens your intuition* How to reverse-engineer everyday products to uncover what makes them work* How creativity plays a key role in building great products* What you can learn by studying how top product thinkers make decisions* Why staying curious about new technology trends fuels innovation* How to tell if your product sense is actually improving over timeReferences:* A comprehensive survey of Product Management* Anthropic* Are You Solving the Right Problems?* Balaji Srinivasan* Bangaly Kaba* Braze* Camille Edwards* Cash App* Carta* Courtney Lessard* David Lieb* Elad Gil* Erin Teague* How to Do a Product Critique* How to Get Startu