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373: Delete Your Backlog

373: Delete Your Backlog

The Bootstrapped Founder

January 31, 202517m 28s

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Sometimes, less is more. Here's how I pruned my feature backlog from 120 to 15 items.

I'll share my decision-making framework; every single rule comes with examples. Time to cut down on the mental load that is having too many "ideas" in your backlog.

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/deleting-your-backlog-a-founders-guide-to-feature-pruning/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/373-delete-your-backlog


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Topics

Clutter-freeBacklogProductivityJack EllisFathom AnalyticsUrgency TiersMental DebtTechnical DebtArchivingDeletingPrioritiesCustomer NeedsValidation MethodsEvidence-Supported FeaturesGrowthDuplicate Podcasts"Mark as Duplicate" FeatureStreamlined BacklogUser-FocusedInnovationRulesMergingRSS FeedsStrategic Data PreparationSpeculationCustomer InteractionsReal Customer Problems