... broader question here for anyone building in the AI space: are we building tools that make humans more capable, or tools that make humans more dependent? Would love to hear from other builders thinking about this tension. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... while dau drops is the whole story tbh. engagement dashboards are addictive for founders too - watching numbers go up feels like progress even when its just people being confused or stuck Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  It has a psychological effect predominantly, but there are many things you can try in terms of messaging and psychological framing :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... months, our most requested feature at Murror was a chat function. Users wanted to talk to the AI the way they talk to a friend. It seemed obvious. Every competitor had it. Every feedback form mentioned it. So we built it. And within two weeks, our core metrics started dropping. Session length went down. Return rate went down. The thing users said they wanted was actively making the product worse. Here is what we discovered when we dug into ... ... what the solution should look like. That gap between the expressed need and the right solution is where product intuition lives. Has anyone else experienced this? Built something users demanded only to find it hurt the product? Comment from Mona

... real daily use. The "constraint before speed" insight you mention is real forcing ourselves to answer "what s the one thing this feature can break" before shipping saved us from several own goals. The broader point about iteration speed vs. iteration quality is underrated. Shipping 10 mediocre things doesn t get you to the same place as shipping 3 things that actually stuck. What changed in your process once you slowed down? Comment from Ghost Kitty(@ghost-kitty-9642421): Comment ... ... hour constrained build process where clarity comes first, then speed. Funny enough, adding constraints made the outcomes way better than just shipping fast . Comment from Ghost Kitty(@ghost-kitty-7543747): Comment Deleted Comment from Muhammed Gazali Ye ilmen(@mgy_programmer): @monatruong

... nothing compelling, the problem isn't your marketing. It's your product. What's been your experience marketing AI products? Has anyone else found that leading with the human outcome works better than leading with the tech? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... around 4-6 weeks improving the product after launch. I focus heavily on UI fixes and small feature upgrades. My biggest struggle is limited time. I always feel there's more to improve than the hours available. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... learning mirrors exactly the "pick what fits today, rotate the rest tomorrow" approach you described. Free for 3 lists, $6.99 one-time for unlimited (no subscription ever). iOS only. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/di... Comment from Robert Newport(@robnewport): @monatruong_murror  great advice! Thank you. Comment from Robert Newport(@robnewport): When I started counting my steps, I was shocked to see my count was as low as 50 per day. I try to volunteer for as much walking and moving around ... ... working day I usually plan my day in simple old-school notebook :) and.. it actually works super great for me! it's like task tracker that always open on second screen Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... founder -- there's 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 Mona Truong(@monatruong

... many people around. I need to focus on work and that's better when I work remotely. I am even prone to socialise more when I am not a part of some in-office work :D Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... conscious one. Understanding what I want, what I need, and how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable. How do you combine personal growth and product growth in your own journey? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... welcome both new opportunities and new challenges because that s how growth happens. So how did you spend the first day of 2026? Did anyone hide under a table with 12 grapes? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  Yes, we probably are :) Comment from Scott Bishop(@signalovernoise): This really resonates. I love the choice to start the year by arriving instead of accelerating, tending to the body, the space around you, and your inner world before asking ... ... felt the most grounding for you? Comment from qinhanyong(@hanyong_qin): started 2026 with a new book. began a new course on AI now, lets see how it evolved in 4 months. Comment from qinhanyong(@hanyong_qin): @monatruong

... year full of wonder for me, as long as I let go of old habits and stay consistent with the new ones that will yield good fruit Comment from Musa Molla(@musa_molla): This is beautifully reflective, Mona. What stands out most is the honesty , acknowledging fear, letting go of what no longer served you and choosing growth even when it was uncomfortable. Those are quiet decisions, but they compound. Wishing your 2025 efforts a lot of room to take ... ... blame yourself in the end' so, the main wish is to stay true, stay honest and listen to your own heart in order to do your own thing. happy new year! Comment from Kavyashree S(@kavyashree_s1): @monatruong

... same things: health, 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 Mona Truong(@monatruong