Episode · Lenny's Podcast · 2024-05-12

Lenny Rachitsky & Vikrama Dhiman: books mentioned on Lenny's Podcast

A framework for PM skill development | Vikrama Dhiman (Gojek)

3 books · With Vikrama Dhiman · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Vikrama Dhiman heads all things product at Gojek, including product management, design, program management, and research, across Indonesia, Singapore and India.

Vikrama Dhiman recommended Small Data by Martin Lindstrom, Originals by Adam Grant, and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Small Data

    Martin Lindstrom · at 1:00:19

    Small Data by Martin Lindstrom explores the subtle, often overlooked clues in human behavior that reveal deeply held desires and drive consumer purchasing decisions.

    Recommended
    “The first book is a book which I feel is not quoted enough in product management community is a book called small data by Martin Lindstrom.”
    Where to get it
  2. Originals

    Adam Grant · at 1:01:09

    Originals by Adam Grant is a thought-provoking exploration of how non-conformists drive creativity, challenge the status quo, and champion new ideas without taking reckless risks.

    Recommended
    “The second book that I recommend is Adam Grant's Original Originals. I think it's a very important book.”
    Where to get it
  3. Thinking, Fast and Slow

    Daniel Kahneman · at 1:01:49

    Thinking, Fast and Slow is a popular psychology and behavioral economics book by Daniel Kahneman that explores cognitive biases, human judgment, and the dual systems that drive how people think.

    Recommended
    “And the third book that I'll recommend is definitely Daniel Kahneman's Thinking Fast and Slow. I think especially the thinking slow part becomes very very important piece as well.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Am I Overthinking This?
“My wife is a illustrator designer. She has a book she put out called Am I Overthinking This? It's in my background somewhere there, and she has a chart that communicates that exact message in a really cute way”