As a product manager with a mechanical engineering background, I often get asked why I chose this career path. The truth is, I owe my product thinking to my engineering roots. You see, engineering is not just about building machines or structures. It is about applying science to solve problems and create value. It is about asking questions like, How do things work? Why do they work the way they do? How can they be improved or changed? These are the same questions that drive product management. In fact, there is a term for this approach: first principles thinking.

 But product management is not just about science. It is also about technology, business, design, and communication. That’s why I have been learning from various courses and people who have expertise in these areas. I believe that knowledge is everywhere, and anyone can learn anything if they have the passion and willingness to do so.

 One of the things that fuels my passion for product management is my entrepreneurial spirit. I love to explore new opportunities and challenges in the market and create products that can make a difference. I started my own startup when I was in college and learned a lot from that experience. I also enjoy reading books, listening to podcasts, and attending events that inspire me to innovate and grow as a product manager.

 As Einstein said, “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” Below are some of the courses that have helped me learn the rules and play better in the game of product management.