Empower Your Reflection.
Master Your Path.

52 STEPS is not just a journaling workbook; it's the essence of real-life-tested practices by Thomas Gläser and Torsten Sosat.Their decade-long journey in journaling has supercharged their careers. And now, it's your turn:

  • Sharpen Your Strategic Edge: Boost decision-making and problem-solving skills through continuous self-reflection.

  • Lead teams with Confidence: Elevate self-awareness to effectively guide teams and navigate stakeholder interactions.

  • Accelerate Your Career: Turn personal insights into actionable strategies for growth and innovation.

Why Choose 52 STEPS as Your Guide?

52 STEPS streamlined the way Product Managers approach self-reflection. Unlike traditional, unstructured journaling, this workbook provides a clear, easy science-driven framework. Each step is designed to maximize your reflection efficiency, transforming just 15 minutes a week into a powerful tool for personal and professional development.

With 52 STEPS, you're not merely writing down thoughts; you're engaging in a strategic process that sharpens your decision-making and enhances self-awareness. Make this smart investment in your career and begin seeing tangible changes in your approach to challenges and opportunities already in just a few weeks.

Make it Happen with 52 STEPS

Formats of Reflections

1) Weekly Checkin

Dive into weekly sessions of five recurring questions. Additionally, each check-in provides you with key aspects of Product management as opportunity to reflect, question, and evolve.

2) Monthly Milestone Marker

Every great journey begins with a single step. Celebrate your courage to start every month! Take a moment to pause, reflect and make your progress tangible.

3) Quarterly Growth Review

Engage in a comprehensive retrospective every quarter. Assess key skills, express gratitude for growth, and align personal and professional goals.

Industry Leaders' Journal Examples

Through the lens of five industry leaders, 52 STEPS demonstrates practical, impactful journaling best practices:

  • Embrace Reflective Writing & Learning: Capture key insights from meetings, leadership strategies, and team dynamics for growth.

  • Set Specific, Achievable Goals: Define clear objectives, like surpassing customer satisfaction targets or boosting team productivity.

  • Balance Challenges with Positivity: Acknowledge difficulties and celebrate successes in product development and team leadership.

  • Explore Emotions and Personal Impact: Reflect on personal feelings and emotional work aspects, boosting self-awareness and morale.

  • Utilize Descriptive Language for Clarity: Vividly describe experiences to understand and convey the impact on users and stakeholders.

About the Authors

Torsten Sosat

A mindful leader and product enthusiast, has been transforming ideas into successful products for over a decade. Currently driving transformative initiatives at Wayfair, Torsten’s journey reflects a commitment to continuous improvement. Beyond his role at Wayfair, Torsten’s leadership spans XING, where he directed Growth and led impactful product teams. A dedicated father, coffee enthusiast, and music lover, Torsten stands out not only for his career milestones but for his intentional commitment to mindfulness. With a daily meditation routine spanning two years and over a decade of weekly self-reflection as PM, Torsten’s leadership is a harmonious blend of outcomes and introspection, creating a unique footprint in the product management landscape.

Thomas Gläser

A strategic product leader and innovative thinker, has shaped the digital product space through roles at New Work SE, BMW, Mozilla, JetBrains, and Arduino. Known for his ‘big picture’ thinking, open-minded approach, and ability to synchronize teams.Thomas excels in turning complex ideas into simple, actionable strategies. His method involves deep analysis, unconventional approaches, and inspiring leadership to minimize risks and maximize profits, focusing on unique product reorientations for sustainable business value. A champion of innovation.Thomas is driven by a vision of efficiency and effectiveness in product development.

Feeling Stuck or Need a Reflection Partner?

We're here to help. If you find yourself needing guidance or someone to reflect with, don't hesitate to reach out. Contact us at help@52steps.me – let's navigate your journey together.