From Problem to Launch: Book Action Checklists

Use these five books alongside your product, from understanding a problem to making a launch attempt.

1. The Mom Test — Rob Fitzpatrick. Learn what people do today and which problems matter to them before choosing what to build.

2. The Lean Product Playbook — Dan Olsen. Turn those needs into a small first version, test it with people and choose what to improve.

3. Obviously Awesome — April Dunford. Explain how your product differs from the alternatives and who benefits most.

4. The Minimalist Entrepreneur — Sahil Lavingia. Find a community you understand, reach first users and keep the business manageable.

5. Million Dollar Weekend — Noah Kagan with Tahl Raz. Make an offer, ask people to try or buy it, and learn from their response.

Start with the problem, then scope, test, explain and launch your product. Return to the relevant checks as you learn.