Product management books often emphasize 'fall in love with the problem, not the solution.'
Many product teams just want to solve a problem quickly and move on without truly loving the problem they are solving.
The author reflects on not loving the problem they were solving, leading to questions about the role of product managers in empathizing and creating value for users.
By understanding the ecosystem of users, the author was able to move forward and create something useful by delving deeper into the root causes of the problem.