Reading List

Books That Shaped My Thinking

A curated collection of books that have influenced my approach to product marketing, strategy, and leadership.

Obviously Awesome

by April Dunford

The definitive guide to product positioning. I revisit this every time I start a new positioning exercise. Dunford's framework is simple yet powerful.

Marketing

Crossing the Chasm

by Geoffrey Moore

A classic that's still relevant. Understanding the technology adoption lifecycle is fundamental to any product launch strategy.

Marketing

Made to Stick

by Chip & Dan Heath

The SUCCESs framework (Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, Stories) has influenced how I approach every piece of messaging.

Marketing

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

by Ben Horowitz

Raw, honest advice about building and running a company. The chapter on wartime vs peacetime CEO is particularly insightful.

Business

Zero to One

by Peter Thiel

Thiel's contrarian thinking on competition, monopolies, and innovation. Every product marketer should understand why being different beats being better.

Business

Build

by Tony Fadell

Incredible insights from the creator of the iPod and Nest. The sections on product-market fit and launching v1 are gold.

Business

The Innovator's Dilemma

by Clayton Christensen

Understanding disruption theory is essential for product marketers working in competitive markets. This book changed how I think about market dynamics.

Technology

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

Understanding System 1 and System 2 thinking has made me a better marketer. Most purchasing decisions happen in System 1.

Personal Growth

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

Not just a self-help book—the habit loop framework is directly applicable to building user engagement and product adoption strategies.

Personal Growth

AI Superpowers

by Kai-Fu Lee

Essential reading for understanding AI's impact on business and marketing. Provides great context for how AI will reshape go-to-market strategies.

Technology