... launched yesterday and we're already inundated with feature requests lol. I guess the challenge is balancing the existing planned roadmap (based on feedback from beta users) with new feedback from our latest influx of users Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... complicated? What do you think is essential to prepare before launch day? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Preparing a long list of people who support the launch. 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 ... ... ones who: - learn tools fast without letting tools define them - build judgment, taste, and grasp context (the stuff that s a lot harder to automate) - stay connected to real humans instead of optimizing in isolation Comment from Mona

... also stuck in small emotional loops before I started asking bigger questions. What helped me most was staying consistent, reading, building, failing, repeating. CEOs aren't born confident; they grow by staying curious longer than everyone else. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... join the Product Hunt community? What have you gained from being here so far? And what do you hope to build or grow within this community? Would love to hear your thoughts Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  Thank you for the discussion! :) We are creating this community, we are a part of it ;) Comment from Alina Petrova(@alina_petrova3): I m building a SaaS, and Product Hunt is where I learn how other product makers validate ... ... 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

... 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 fmerian(@fmerian): thanks for the mention! Comment from Alina Petrova ... ... people that are 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 Mona

... discipline, and help me keep my thinking structured and intentional. At the end of the day, we still matter - especially when it comes to important decisions in our lives. What s your perspective on this? Comment from Viktoriia (@virtualviki): @monatruong_murror  "The product is no longer truly ours" this is such a good way to put it. And the learning part is key. When I make a wrong product decision, I understand WHY it was wrong. When AI makes ... ... just see it didn't work no real lesson learned. Mistakes are part of the process, not bugs to eliminate. Comment from Mona

... 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

... 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): Hey Mona, I am so glad you shared your workflow and the whole path. I am almost the same  also starting the day with checking the news. My additional recommendations are: Read besides news also books (with books, you are more ... ... text) Discuss outside the team because of "untapped" perspectives Attend events I am still trying to learn something new and stay active. It is difficult, but without the effort, there is no growth . Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... sometimes, moving a little 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 Mona Truong(@monatruong

... openness, and a willingness to 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 Mona Truong(@monatruong

... deeper, more meaningful connections. To everyone building, learning, and growing - one step at a time - wishing you a thoughtful year ahead. Have you written a letter to thank yourself for the year you ve just lived? Comment from Mona Truong(@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

... 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 Bekjon Ibragimov(@bekjon_ibragimov): @monatruong_murror Yes, although some of the times my fears did turn out true but I cared less. Now the loss feels a lot more acceptable. What about you tho? Do you recall any decisions that made you regret? Comment from Tina ... ... ecosystem is increasingly terrible. Comment from lucy taylor(@lucytaylor01): The right investment plan is the best way to grow your hard earned money. I started investing late, and now I regret that I didn t invest earlier. Comment from Mona

... 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 mark Doneld(@mark_doneld): Apps like Mint, YNAB, and PocketGuard are really popular because they make budgeting and expense tracking simple. The best choice depends on whether you want ... ... 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