<ul><li>The 'Feature Monster' trap occurs when product teams focus on adding new features at the expense of maintaining the existing ones, leading to a deteriorating user experience.</li><li>Real-world examples show how growth and ambition can result in a bloated, inconsistent product that fails to meet user expectations despite the continuous addition of features.</li><li>A key role of a great product manager is to prioritize maintaining the core product experience, ensuring that it remains intuitive, reliable, and valuable to users.</li><li>While progress and innovation are important, sustainable value preservation should be at the forefront of product management decisions to ensure user satisfaction and loyalty.</li></ul>

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