... been terminally online for as long as I can remember. It started with games. Late-night lobbies, MMOs instead of homework, friendships formed over voice chat rather than irl. The internet wasn t a hobby; it was where my social life happened. Then came forums. Long threads, pointless arguments, deep dives into obscure topics

... years now, and sometimes it's really hard. One day, I have a great time coming up with topics, and then there are those days when I just stare at the screen and can't type. But I always manage to find a way. So I'd like to write down a few things that help me create topics

... securely but it is work, and one has to evaluate of it is worth the productivity boost. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  I think you are a celebrity (on PH) because you actively post interesting topics for discussion, and I see that many people know you :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  If you have your own product and there is no LinkedIn profile of the founder then trust in the product ... ... continuous biometrics, or medical history Any end-to-end encrypted or highly confidential communication (family, legal, therapy, C-level business secrets) Actions with real-world legal, financial, or physical consequences (signing contracts, posting publicly on my behalf, controlling smart home/security

... Students: Preparing for competitive exams? Practice GK, reasoning, and subject-specific questions. Professionals: Keep your mind sharp during breaks or commutes. Families: Fun group activity for all ages. Host your own quiz nights at home! Lifelong Learners: Expand your knowledge across diverse topics

... started turning my personal habits into a checklist to build discipline and make these habits non-negotiable over time. Here s mine: 15 minutes of meditation Read at least 10 pages of a book Read one English article (any topic) Take notes on new vocabulary from that article Go for a run or work out Learn knitting Practice writing Python I can't do all of these every day although I really want. However my time budge has limits. Instead ... ... 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 as I can because I work from home

... that your point is valid  maybe worth a separate post because it is worth passing the knowledge to the community! :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @cam_mcmaster1  Thank you. IMO, this will be a huge topic for the upcoming decades. We are dopamine addicted (of course, cheap dopamine addicted). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @cam_mcmaster1  Do you have a newsletter? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @rohanrecommends  That is so kind ... ... error page on PH :/ Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): Nevermind, that was an error on my part xd Comment from Princewill Okafor(@oprincew): This is solid advice, Nika. The part about not relying on follower count alone really hits home

... node by searching card names. Connection depth control: Adjust a slider to show 1, 2, or 3+ degrees of separation, revealing indirect relationships between ideas. Node coloring: Automatically color-code nodes by tags. Hover for tooltips showing topics, customize colors in settings. Multi-select & bulk actions: Hold Cmd/Ctrl and click to select multiple nodes, then perform bulk operations like deletion. Graph presets: Save filter settings, color schemes, and layouts as named presets. Switch instantly between different views of your ... ... button to dismiss keyboard and close the editor toolbar. Connection highlights: Your current card now highlights in the connections tab, showing exactly how the connection is mentioned. Filter untagged cards: Filter and select all cards without tags from the homepage

... Metcalf(@trackslife): Don't drink alcohol for a year (4health) Run 100 Miles Cycle 400 Miles 75 theProgram workouts Water therapy: 50 cold plunges + 50 heat sessions Monthly date night Host a friend s game night Own a Gun (home defense) Learn a skill: Gun safety Comment from Nikhil Shahane(@nikhilshahane): @malithmcrdev  Love the single minded work goal. All actions lead to Rome. Or in this case the $30kMRR. Comment from Nikhil Shahane(@nikhilshahane): @busmark_w_nika  True ... ... with my Meta Ray-Bans just have fun creating content for no other reason than fun (sample - https://x.com/Bingeljell/status/... ) >> Get my kids to build stuff - got an FPGA board and a R-pi at home

... Slowly but surely, the Christmas holidays are approaching, which usually means more time at home with family and more movie binge-watching. Yesterday I watched TV for the first time in a while, and they were playing Bezos: The Beginning (2023). A decent movie overall, even though it could ve been longer or had a sequel. But there are still many other inspiring movies about business and entrepreneurship that hit even harder, for example: The Social Network ... ... from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @teldridgeldn  Okay, I need to watch it online because our TV doesn't offer such a program Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ankur_jaiswal5  Men who built America this sounds like topic

... Finish our ongoing project - while the work is all on the tech team Master beginner photography fundamentals Ramp up video posting (for hobby) Comment from Alia Soni(@alia_soni1): Launch on PH (12th December for anyone interested!) Go back home for the holidays Push my new onboarding journey for PLG signups live Get back into Yoga (new years resolution starting early) Comment from Purva Gupta(@purva_guptaa): @tetiana_hryshmanovska  Right back at you! Will be there to support ... ... Tetiana(@tetianai): @busmark_w_nika  thank you for that question! @kavyashree_s1 Please ping me when you publish that essay! I ve added you on LinkedIn, so feel free to share it there. It s such an interesting topic

... been doing a lot of pitching recently. I went to Web Summit where I got pitched at a lot. And my LinkedIn inbox is non-stop infinity loops of pitching at me. = Therefore, I've been thinking about the topic a lot! I think it's fair and obvious to say, some people can communicate better than others. It's an art. I can't dance either, it's just life. The shame is that some brilliant products seem ... ... same essence - but the words and framing shift depending on who I m talking to, and why they might care. Pitch With Context Once you know who they are, add some relevance. Yep, that means doing a bit more homework

... contribute something. If you can write the most insightful, valuable comment you possibly can. Yes, yes, yes it takes time. And AI can spit something out in 10 seconds. But not what you uniquely can say on the topic. And after that, a lot of people will genuinely read it. Pro tip: think of your comment as a mini-post. Make it as professional as possible. Use formatting. Even add an image or infographic if you can. Comment from ... ... wondering this myself, but we've just launched tonight so time will tell I guess! Comment from Tenille Hoppo(@tenille_easy_agile): @busmark_w_nika  Not at this stage. Unfortunately our launch was hidden from the homepage

... have a feeling this one *might hit different* for some of you. I ve been thinking a lot about what I call the founder shadow . I m sure there s smarter writing out there on the topic, but this is how I see it: as things start to shine brighter at your startup, other parts of your life fall into its shadow. I ve been chasing highs and wins, the kind that feel addictive in the moment, but it comes ... ... means I hustle hard in both dimensions of my being (work + personal). Here's what I'm trying to put in place: Make the small hours count. Even if you work long ones, switch off properly when you re home

... with someone more experienced How do you approach language learning? Which apps, technologies and techniques have helped you? Comment from Tetiana(@tetianai): @busmark_w_nika It gives me exercises and explanations, and I can ask for exercises on specific topics :) Comment from Tetiana(@tetianai): I like learning with real people on Preply or through online courses. But what really helps me now is working with ChatGPT or Gemini, where I can learn the rules, do some exercises, and practice pronunciation ... ... moving to a Spanish-speaking country. I combine that with 1:1 in-person lessons with a local teacher where everything is conducted in Spanish, not English. An hour of holding my feet to the fire followed by homework

... literally leave my phone behind. If it s in another room (or better yet, at home while I m out), the temptation s gone. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @jason_gelsomino  I swear I used to have a really strong discipline before the internet and social media :D Comment from Alexander Alkor(@arthen_factory): it's a VERY important topic

... listen to the podcast, but I am actively tackling it so have some tactical learnings. I mainly came across AEO by looking at competitors and researching. I was always surprised that I d search and end up on the home page of a product, not another more credible source - just because they d written a smart blog post about it. See this for "best free AI meeting assistants", it's just their own web info, but the search term ... ... full product review recently and within days ChatGPT was quoting it. Again, see image below. Reddit + Quora replies matter . Jumping into the right forums and conversations gets picked up so you need to produce content AND reply to open topics

... downvote make people more likely to be harsh or more honest? I m thinking of Reddit, which relies on downvotes, but also of Facebook s negative reactions like Sad or Angry for expressing a different stance on the topic. Should regular discussion posts on PH also have a downvote button? (For now, it only applies to comments.) One thing I noticed about myself [UX/UI feedback]: I was so used to the "Upvote" and "Reply" buttons that I automatically tried ... ... downgrading the content, but using them for disagreement with the opinion. Comment from Ritik Ranjan(@ritik_ranjan): Interesting observation! I think downvotes can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they help highlight low-quality or off-topic

... fantastic work! Comment from J T(@jonayed_tanjim): That s such a refreshing breakdown; love how you cut through the noise and actually shared what worked vs. what wasted time. The showing your face point especially hit home, it s wild how much more trust and engagement it builds compared to hiding behind a logo. Also +1 on the painful lessons from refunds talking to those users. I ve had the same experience: the most brutal feedback is usually ... ... Ginter(@davida_ginter1): Great breakdown! Comment from Theo Crewe-Read(@theo_crewe_read): Super super useful info, I'm very grateful you took the time to post all of this! I'm particularly interested in the building in public topic

... busmark_w_nika  That's a tough one for sure. Here are some tips: 1. Work on a small project first and see if you gel. Clarify expectations before you begin work. There are great questionnaires on the topic. Fundamental things like what kind of company you want to build big VC-funded behemoth or lifestyle, how many hours can you invest, do you have a runway, what do you like to do in the startup ... ... advice for newcomers in saturated markets? Comment from Peilan Qin(@peilan_qin): @kaloyanyankulov  Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally agree that identifying a unique and competitive feature is key. The examples of Attio and Savvycal really hit home

... Comment from Yuhong Sun(@yuhongsun96): Have you tried Cursor or Windsurf? Any differences? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): It depends, usually I try 3 products when they are somehow relevant to me or I am curious about the topic. + I try to give feedback. It is very difficult to try everything when you have there dozens of products launched daily. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @wenxi   https://www.atlassian.com/blog/a... Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @wenxi ... ... review or comment. It would be nice if i could pick 10 awesome apps, download them and then compile them into a python GUI as a software suite which i have done for my workplace already and at home

... products that are featured skip creating teasers. If the product is not featured, the teaser page notifications probably gets silenced. Even if you do not click the notify me, you would know when a product launches by visiting the homepage daily. If enough community members want it back, maybe it will return with some upgrades. But chances are slim as it wasn't used / visited enough. Comment from Arthur Winston(@arthur_winston3): Wow, I haven't noticed this change ... ... many pages (notifications, profiles, etc.). Frankly, I think it's very useful for browsing and broad product discovery. However, I did notice that many of these new categories don't seem to be synced with the selectable topics

... most market education platforms so overwhelming? Curious to hear yours, what s a non-digital moment that influenced your work in tech? Comment from Borja DR(@borja_diazroig): I love this topic! Some weeks ago I was sketching ideas in a notebook at home

... What do you mean by that? Comment from Cristian Stoian Urzica(@cristian_stoian_urzica): The ones that respond tu unsuccessful applicats will.sutvive Comment from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): I'm stunned by such a spectrum of thoughts, this topic feels close to home

... have no right to discriminate. But if you have something against men/women, you simply hire from one gender and not the other. There's no need to hire someone just to put them in unequal conditions. The topic is very delicate and, for me, difficult to resolve. Back when I worked at a real estate agency, I was the only one sent on business trips. My female colleagues always stayed in the office. I was sent to other offices ... ... each month, sometimes on short notice. And even so, it didn t bring me any extra money. But I didn t have the luxury to refuse. Similarly, when the women were on their period, they were allowed to stay home

... This topic popped into my head because during holidays, vacations, and hot summer days, we re all a little less online, and it shows in the drop in upvotes and reach. But that also got me thinking: maybe this is the perfect time to talk about your PH launch offline . Here are a few examples: If you are going to a conference to pitch a product, mention your upcoming launch during your presentation. If you have a booth ... ... shared a fantastic conversation and some great laughs! I got to talk about Ideatbd and even though they fully didn't understand, they took a couple of cards! Comment from Punn Kam(@punn_kam): I told my family back home