Product Pages — Books for product people — February2022

A monthly look at non-typical product management books.

Every month I take a look at a few books that I’ve either read or heard about and see how they can benefit product managers in delivering better products.

A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax

Show me a Product Manager that isn’t frazzled and I’ll show you someone who isn’t doing their product manager job properly! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think being frazzled is the way to be, just that the demands that are placed on a PM can lead to being frazzled quite quickly.

In this book, Ruby Wax looks at ways in which we can bring mindfulness into our day-to-day lives, even when we think we don’t have the time. She believes you can find opportunities for mindfulness when you’re on the loo, when you’re walking down the stairs, or just staring out the window. The aim is to then be present, and in control of your mind, so that you can be more effective in your role.

Benefits for product people

Finding opportunities to think, keeping calm whilst all around you is going crazy

Where to buy this book?