Stop Blaming the Backlog. Just Ship It.

Too often we point to blockers, dependencies, or someone else's delay. But if your name is on it, it is your responsibility to move it forward.In this clip from Product Excellence, Drew Falkman shares the best career advice he ever received -- a mindset shift that rewired how he approaches ownership, urgency, and progress.What You Will Learn• Why “waiting your turn” is a trap for PMs• How fallback plans keep your initiative alive• The mindset that separates product leaders from excuse-makers🎥 Want more?Members of The Product Way on Patreon get exclusive access to the full-length interview with Drew Falkman and early access to all other Product Excellence clips. As a member, you will also unlock access to PM Select, our curated introduction service connecting product managers with hiring managers.👉 https://patreon.com/theproductway/membership🔔 Subscribe for weekly interviews and insights from product leaders: https://www.youtube.com/theproductway?sub_confirmation=1#ProductManagement #ProductLeadership #ProductMindset #ProductExcellence