Brayden Haws

February 25, 2023

Scratchpad Scribbles: What I Need?

Am I Trading Something That I Need for Something That I Want?

I heard David Rosenthal ask this on a podcast, it has stuck with me.

Too often, we trade things we want (career success) for things we need (family).

It's not that we shouldn't strive for both. But we need to put needs first. Putting wants first might feel good in the short term. But the lack of needs in the long term is destructive.

So ask yourself often, "Am I Trading Something That I Need for Something That I Want?"

About Brayden Haws

Healthcare guy turned tech wannabe. Doing product stuff at Grow. Building Utah Product Guild⚒️. Created the PM A.M. Newsletter. Curated the Patchwork PM Bible. Constantly tinkering on my 🛻. Occasionally writing poor takes on product strategy and technology.

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