High Agency: Solve, Don't Excuse

Agency is how you respond when challenges arise. High-agency people find solutions. Low-agency people make excuses.

In roles like product management, uncertainty is constant. Plans rarely go perfectly, and problems rarely have clear answers. High agency is what separates those who adapt and drive results from those who stall.

This isn't just a work skill—it's a life skill. I first learned about high agency from Shreyas Doshi; his article goes deeper if you want more detail.