This week, we share some (hopefully) non-obvious paths to level up at work and exceed the expectations for a senior++ product designer. In the Sidebar, we talk about the importance of giving blunt feedback, and share ways to do it tactfully and with kindness.

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Main Topic:

This week, we share some (hopefully) non-obvious paths to level up at work and exceed the expectations for a senior++ product designer.

Cool Things:

• Brian shared The Courage to be Disliked
• Marshall shared Wordle, a fun and simple daily word game. Pro tip: start with snail and outer.

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