... become fully dependent on AI. But even so, this shift feels incredibly empowering. Has anyone else here experimented with AI and built something you never thought you could before? Comment from Priyanka Gosai(@priyanka_gosai1): @monatruong_murror  yes. its hosted locally Comment from Priyanka Gosai(@priyanka_gosai1): I built my own personal finance tracking system using AI. I m a software engineer by background, but I haven t actively coded in years since my roles shifted more toward product ... ... small, personalized system that runs locally and is tailored exactly to how I think about money. It s faster for my use case and more accurate because it s structured around my own categories and rules. Comment from Mona

... from everyone s experience. Comment from Joe(@rolodexter): Yes, trust compounds. No, that doesn t mean tweeting your feelings is a substitute for distribution, differentiation, or actual traction. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @adebayo_fatima   @viktorgems   @monatruong_murror  Not totally stories, but learnings, position yourself as authority in some industry. But first, you need to know your goal :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): For me (and as I see in many founders), it is LinkedIn ... ... LinkedIn turned out to be the most profitable. People want to know who is behind the product :) Comment from Mona

... voice-first AI therapist. A recent comment from @chrismessina suggested doing launches every quarter. Comment from Kashyap Rathod(@kashyaprathod): Around 3-6 weeks usually. Hardest part is filtering feedback and not changing everything at once. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... others who have launched on Product Hunt before: What does your preparation process usually look like? Is it complicated? What do you think is essential to prepare before launch day? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... prioritize the others tomorrow. For me, the most important part is consistency just keeping these habits alive over time. What about you? Do you have a daily (non-work) checklist or personal habits you try to maintain? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... good/bad. I think that even Gen Z is becoming old. But in general, it is easier to prompt on our PCs rather than fighting somewhere for a piece of land somewhere in 1648. Comment from Davina Novoselac(@d_nov): @monatruong_murror The layoff wave has hit me 3x's in the last 5 years. I'm riding it out by seriously upping my AI skills. Being in Marketing/Sales Ops for 20+ years has given me plenty of ideas ... ... experience, once I started delegating the rough, routine work to models, I suddenly had a lot more energy for strategy and for working with people - which is exactly the part that is hardest to replace Comment from Mona

... become CEOs, not just of companies, but of our own lives and the empires we choose to build. Do you have any other advice? I d really welcome everyone s thoughts here. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... first-time builder, working on CoreSight (soon to be on Product Hunt too), I'm glad there is a space online where I can meet passionate builders, learn from experienced founders, and ask for feedback & advice. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... prioritise active people over those who "just" log in to the app. For me, active people are familiar faces that I've seen here for a long time (at the moment), e.g.: @byalexai @build_with_aj @gostroverhov @fmerian @ixord @monatruong_murror @rohanrecommends @chrismessina @tetianai @zaczuo To name a few. Of course, in your notifications, different faces are. What metric do you use to measure activity on this platform? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @maria_anosova  I think that ... ... launching and then replying in threads. It feels nice to be active here! The 'metric' for me if you could call it that is subjective and basically "who do I run into?" Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... always more work to do and some healthy habits have unfortunately gone out the window. Personally I'd love to try mediation more - definitely helps me recenter myself and not get carried away. Comment from Bhavin Sheth(@allinonetools_net): @monatruong_murror  Completely agree. Delegating thinking is different from delegating tasks . AI can support the process, but accountability for decisions has to stay human otherwise we lose intention, not just control. Comment from Mona

... career and not letting external circumstances control how seriously I take my work. What has your experience been like working in both remote and on-site environments, and how do you stay flexible and adapt to each? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... journey? Comment from Musa Molla(@musa_molla): This resonates. Growth compounds when you treat mindset like a product, observe, iterate and stay intentional. Emotional clarity often shows up directly in product clarity. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror   Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Hey Mona

... slower with intention and care helps us build something more stable, meaningful, and genuinely valuable for users. And that s why I chose to stay, grow, and build here. How about your story? Comment from Syed Hassan(@syed_hassan9): @monatruong_murror  Exactly. When it comes from real experience, quitting doesn t really feel like an option. You keep adjusting until it works and even if it s hard, it feels meaningful. Comment from Mona

... Tran(@astrovinh): My first day was to sit down and design a meaningful plan for 2026. Being a founder is always hard, so I want to write down all my lessons from 2025 and apply for 2026. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... real lifeline" In 2025 I learned to live truly alongside my fear, anxiety, flaws... accepting all of them I will continue that into 2026, to live with love instead of perfectionism Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  Likewise and thank you! :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): I haven't written, so maybe now it's time: I am thankful that I was able to undergo some things I wouldn't have done 10 years ago: attending ... ... very first time in his life (he is over 60) I wish to have a better 2026 in terms of health, more action when it comes to my solutions and learning new things (wanna improve at languages). Comment from Mona

... work, and family. These are the foundations that make everything else possible. As long as they re still there, they re worth being grateful for every single day. What are your three today? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  Health is wealth. Without health, I wouldn't be able to do these things, to concentrate and work on something. Comment from ravenasjournal(@ravenasjournal): for real though, i'm grateful for: my family who love me unconditionally ... ... positive work environment I ve always hoped for. 3) And having good friends, good health, and the willingness to keep doing something meaningful with my life. Grateful for all of it. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... fear of wasting too much money. Huge part of risk calculating logic involves how much money I will have left in case all goes to hell and many times it stops me from taking huge risks Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... awareness and grown both emotionally and behaviorally when facing difficult situations. No one is perfect, but we are all trying to change and improve every day, from our inner world to our understanding of ourselves and others. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... looks at all my transactions, sends me an email each month with places I'm wasting money or am outside the bounds of normal ("did you mean to spend that much on bagels?"). Maybe this all happens in @Monarch @Copilot @CreditKarma ? What do you use? I'd love recommendations. Comment from Apps For Humans(@appsforhumans): I don't know of any myself but making an app like this is one of my dreams. Especially making a point not to sell ... ... into building new features and over time can imagine checking all of your boxes and wishlist items. If you wanted something today that does the majority of the things you listed, I've heard from people who enjoy both monarch