All Things Product with Teresa and Petra FOMO
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Apr 7, 2026 A candid look at how AI news fuels constant FOMO and why waiting for real friction can guide smarter exploration. Practical tips on timeboxing learning and treating interesting finds as archives until they become actionable. Stories about tool crazes, security worries, and the payoff of deep, prolonged experimentation. Strategies for setting boundaries between work, learning, and play to protect focus.
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Block Intentional Time For Learning
- Block dedicated learning time so experimentation doesn't overwhelm daily work and reduces FOMO pressure.
- Petra time-boxes weekly learning for topics she deems important, including AI, to maintain focus and limits.
The Clawbot Hype Weekend Dilemma
- Petra described the Clawbot/Moltbot/OpenClaw hype and her temptation to try it despite setup and security concerns.
- She ultimately timed her exploration, recognizing she can't try everything and time-boxes learning instead.
Start With Problems Not Tools
- Do start with problems, not tools, to avoid burnout and shallow exploration.
- Teresa waits until she encounters friction (e.g., needing blog audio) before adopting tools like 11 Labs so experimentation is purpose-driven.