Foreword ix Introduction 1 Part 1: Adopt the Right Mindsets 7 1. Focus on High-Leverage Activities 9 2. Optimize for Learning 19 3. Prioritize Regularly 41 Part 2: Execute, Execute, Execute 61 4. Invest in Iteration Speed 63 5. Measure What You Want to Improve 83 6. Validate Your Ideas Early and Often 107 7. Improve Your Project Estimation Skills 127 Part 3: Build Long-Term Value 153 8. Balance Quality with Pragmatism 155 9. Minimize Operational Burden 173 10. Invest in Your Team's Growth 193 Epilogue 215 Appendix 217 Acknowledgments 221 Notes 223 About the Author 247