As a product manager, I'm no stranger to prioritizing, iterating, and optimizing. But little did I know that the greatest lesson in product management would come not from a sprint review or a KPI analysis, but from a personal journey: downsizing my life to fit into a van.

Moving. For many, it's a word that brings to mind excitement and new beginnings. But for those of us who have done it multiple times, it often evokes images of cardboard boxes, endless packing, and the stress of uprooting an entire household. After my third significant move, I found myself dreading the thought of doing it all over again. I’ve always valued myself as someone who embraces minimalism, adventure, and survivalism.