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Janna Bastow is co-founder of ProdPad, software that helps product managers plan and deliver better products. Janna also organizes ProductTank events around the world, including Mind The Product, a global community of product managers.
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Order from Chaos
The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD
Jaclyn Paul - 2018-05-22
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Take control of your life by defeating disorganization! Order from Chaos is your guide to overcoming late fees, cluttered spaces, ever-growing to-do lists, and the anxiety that comes with it all. Author Jaclyn Paul shares real-life stories of her own struggles with ADHD and offers researched strategies to help you design a personalized system for restoring order. Say goodbye to past failures and hello to a more peaceful and rewarding life with Order from Chaos.
Janna Bastow
2022-08-17T05:52:57.000Z
@BootstrapCook @lickedspoon Not specifically a decluttering guide (it touches on that as well as gives help on staying that way), this book on getting organised with ADHD was really helpful for me: Order to Chaos, Jaclyn Paul      source
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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Becky Chambers - 2014-07-29
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Discover the meaning of family in the far-off corners of the galaxy with a motley crew on an exciting journey through space. Join Rosemary Harper as she unexpectedly finds herself aboard the aging Wayfarer and among a diverse crew unlike any she's ever met. Chaos and danger ensue when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime, and they must rely on each other to survive. This light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star offers thrilling adventures, love, and trust in the depths of deep space.
Janna Bastow
2022-07-17T07:40:40.000Z
@heatherbussing @akaBruno @k8bisch @Adam_Karpiak @kylecupp Fantastic book! I also loved your recommendation of Circe some years ago. Another one I recommend is The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. Or a Long Way to a Small Angry Planet if you're into a bit of sci-fi.      source
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The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
Claire North - 2014-04-08
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Follow Harry August as he lives countless lives, always starting as a child with the knowledge of his past lives. But as he approaches the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears and changes everything. Together, they embark on a mission to save the past and future. This gripping story will leave you questioning the limits of time and the human experience.
Janna Bastow
2022-07-17T07:40:40.000Z
@heatherbussing @akaBruno @k8bisch @Adam_Karpiak @kylecupp Fantastic book! I also loved your recommendation of Circe some years ago. Another one I recommend is The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. Or a Long Way to a Small Angry Planet if you're into a bit of sci-fi.      source
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Scott Hanselman
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Book
Laura Numeroff - 1996-01-01 (first published in 1985)
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Follow the antics of a hungry mouse in this delightful picture book. When you give him a cookie, he'll want a glass of milk, a mirror to check for milk mustaches, and even a pair of scissors for a trim! Join the young host as he tries to keep up with the energetic mouse's antics, resulting in a fun-filled adventure that will leave young readers smiling.
Janna Bastow
2019-12-24T11:54:00.000Z
I love this perfect gift from my colleague @lizzielove! I had this book as a kid, and I swear it set me up to be a product manager. It's a story of feature creep and demanding customers, as told by a boy and his mouse 😅 Anyone else remember this #prodmgmt gem?      source
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Crossing the Chasm
Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers
Geoffrey A. Moore - 2006-08-01
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This essential guidebook for high-tech marketing has transformed the way products are brought to larger markets. With new insights on Internet marketing, it's a must-read for anyone invested in the world's most innovative marketplace.
Janna Bastow
2019-09-02T14:30:47.000Z
Step 1: Start with a product vision Here's a format that works well. It's the elevator pitch template from @geoffreyamoore's fantastic book, Crossing the Chasm, and it asks the right sort of questions to get you started on your vision statement.      source