Agree; chasing quick wins can be a trap! We must keep our eyes on the prize, building a lasting product. Sure, short-term revenue is nice, but not if it means sacrificing the features and quality that'll keep users coming back for more.

Balancing short term and long term goals is key to product success. How to decide? Prioritize short term goals, when - there is an immediate market demand or a competitive threat - company needs to boost revenue or cash flow urgently - customers are requesting specific features - future release depends on this short term task - you don't have clarity/ resources to execute long term vision Prioritize long term goals, when - long term goals helps differentiate the product - long term goals helps create sustainable growth and profitability - you need to build a robust and scalable product

I have learned from experience to always look at both the short and long game - balancing short-term revenue gains with long-term product strategy is critical for sustainable growth. While quick wins may be tempting, it’s essential to assess how they affect your product’s future. Start by evaluating the risks and rewards of short-term strategies, ensuring they don’t derail long-term goals. Always align decisions with your product vision—immediate actions should reinforce your overall strategy. Lastly, keep an eye on market trends to adapt your long-term positioning as needed. How do you navigate the balance between short-term gains and long-term success?

Sometimes in pursuit of short term revenue goals there are chances that lot of compromises can occur which could lead to a diluted Product vision, Technical Debt, compromised user needs which will hurt the product growth in the long term leading to loss of customer trust and innovation. So we must make sure there is a right balance is maintained between Immediate Gains and long term strategy for ensuring Product success and integrity

1. Assess Risks and Rewards: I evaluate the immediate benefits against potential long-term risks. If short-term gains compromise product quality or user trust, they may not be worth the trade-off. 2. Align with Vision: I ensure that any quick wins still support the overall product vision. Temporary boosts should complement, not derail, the long-term strategy. 3. Monitor Market Trends: Keeping an eye on industry trends helps me anticipate changes and adapt strategies accordingly, making sure short-term actions don’t limit future opportunities.