Good Friction, Bad Friction, and How to Tell Them Apart

"Frictionless" is the most misunderstood word in product. Why some steps build confidence while others leak customers, and five questions to ask before you remove one.

Nobody has ever abandoned a journey because it had too many steps. They abandon it because one step asked for something they didn't understand the reason for.

The Product Lens, edition 15 — published Oct 7, 2026, 8 min read. Written by Ambar Utkarsh, product leader at Star Health.