... everyone, I'm Mona a marketer turned builder from Germany. Last summer, I conducted a survey among solopreneurs and small business owners. My goal was to understand their struggles when it comes to marketing. The results absolutely shocked me. 80% of those surveyed didn t know what their KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) were or what to do with them. In other words, four out of five business owners are essentially flying blind when it comes to their marketing efforts ... ... software; it s designed to be your trusted partner, stripping away the complexity and showing you exactly what works, so you can make informed decisions. If you have questions about it, don't hesitate to ask. :) Comment from Mona

... There's a pattern I keep noticing across the AI products that actually stick with people vs. the ones that get tried once and forgotten. The forgettable ones try to be impressive. They show off what the model can do -- generate faster, automate more, produce output at scale. And they're genuinely cool for about 15 minutes. The ones that last? They help you see something about yourself you couldn't see before. I've been thinking about this ... ... understanding is what remains. For anyone building in this space -- what's your experience? Are you designing your AI to produce things, or to reveal things? I'd love to hear how others are thinking about this. Comment from Mona

... rehearse a hard conversation, or simply feel less alone before showing up that's preparation. The real question isn't who you're talking to. It's whether you're more ready for the real world after. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... what success looks like. Not every product should optimize for time spent. Curious if anyone else has experimented with outcome-based metrics instead of engagement. What did you measure, and how did it change your product decisions? Comment from Mona Truong(@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 Sai Tharun Kakirala(@sai_tharun_kakirala ... ... those insights faster. What you described is less 'slow down' and more 'change the loop.' You didn t stop moving fast, you just replaced assumptions with real conversations. I don't know if you get me though. Comment from Mona

... 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 Hans Desjarlais(@ismaelyws): @monatruong_murror  Good tip, will work on that. Thanks Mona

... cycle is faster - usually 1-2 weeks for updates. Biggest challenge is doing everything alone: dev, marketing, support. But seeing users love the product makes it worth it! Good luck with your relaunch! Comment from Viktoriia (@virtualviki): @monatruong_murror  I run the code through multiple AI models and ask each one for a deep audit - security issues, edge cases, performance, code structure. Then I fix all the issues they find. Different AIs catch different things, so using several gives ... ... pretty solid coverage. Plus I test everything manually before release. It's not perfect, but it works surprisingly well! Comment from Tereza Hurtov (@tereza_hurtova): @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

... patience and 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 Mona Truong(@monatruong

... 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 Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  I think we share the same animal spirit! Comment from Vera Serova(@yellow_yetti): to be honest, i am not the biggest fan of remote work/studying the work space, office, teammates and those other things help me concentrate ... ... same time, I do feel that being around the team in person gives better context. You pick up on nuances, priorities, and decision dynamics that are hard to fully replicate remotely. For me, it s less about remote vs

... 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 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 likely ... ... just short-form internet 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 Mona

... 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

... wishing you a thoughtful year ahead. Have you written a letter to thank yourself for the year you ve just lived? Comment from Rashi Arora(@rashiaroraofficial): @marshall_guan  This lyric hit me deeper than I expected. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... from ravenasjournal(@ravenasjournal): for real though, i'm grateful for: my family who love me unconditionally, my dogs who also love me unconditionally, myself who turns up everyday to support 1 & 2 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 Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong