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This year’s reading list became more than just a collection of titles, it became a mirror of my growth, questions, and shifting priorities. Each book left a trace on how I think, work, and see the world. From professional insights that reshaped my creative process to stories that reignited my curiosity, these reads reminded me that learning is never linear. Here’s a look back at the books that shaped my 2025, and the lessons I’m carrying into the new year.

The success of growth hacking does not lie in fancy tactics, but in the inherent nature of the product. Sean Ellis emphasizes: No growth strategy will work without a “must-have” product.
From the perspective of Lean Analytics, this begins with the Empathy stage: deeply understanding users’ frequent and painful problems, and digging out the true pain point by “asking ‘Why’ three times.” Subsequently, the product must quickly and reliably guide the user to the “Aha Moment” in the MVP—the instant the user grasps the product’s core value. Only when the product passes the “must-have” test (users are “Very Disappointed” if they can no longer use it) can it lay a solid foundation for the subsequent stages of Stickiness, Virality, and Scale.

Growth Hacking enables SMEs to grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently. As Sean Ellis explains in Hacking Growth, it’s a cycle of rapid testing and learning—experimenting with new ideas, analyzing results with data, and quickly scaling what works. By blending creativity, analytics, and collaboration instead of relying on big ad budgets or guesswork, growth hacking focuses on measurable results. Rather than chasing vanity metrics like likes or views, it optimizes the entire customer journey, helping SMEs uncover what drives engagement, repeat purchases, and referrals, turning small experiments into sustainable, high-impact growth.

In today’s digital world, intuition alone isn’t enough to drive business growth. To truly understand user behavior and unlock opportunities, you need to combine A/B testing with Pirate Metrics (AARRR). A/B testing helps validate decisions with data, while AARRR provides a clear framework for growth—from Acquisition to Revenue. In this article, we’ll explore how to connect these two powerful tools, with real-world examples that show how to attract users, keep them engaged, and build sustainable growth.

In this article, I’ll break down why your website should be at the center of your growth strategy — and how it can help you win more customers, save time, and scale faster.