... come back to later. Reuse older topics and update them with new information. Some of them are too obvious, but trust me, when you are paralysed, you have a hard time recalling these. How do you come up with topics

... Jira Execution of assignments: Notion, Taplio, Figma, CapCut Background music for less mentally demanding tasks (from YouTube ) Ending the day with short language learning: DuoLingo Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ksenia_sh  Finally someone who likes old-school pen and paper! :D Welcome to the club! :D I try to learn German, Spanish, French, Russian :) What about you? Are you also into learning foreign languages? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @build_with_aj  Not yet, haven ... ... probably seen my numerous rants about buzzwords. Comment from AJ(@build_with_aj): @busmark_w_nika   I should make my own twitter feed as a browser extension, one with an algorithm that blends chronological posts and posts in 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 ... ... monatruong_murror  Thank you, I also have a few more that could be helpful: https://www.codedex.io/python/01... https://www.educative.io/ Comment from Sergey Bakaev(@thxgrey): In the beginning of working day I usually plan my day in simple old-school

... aiming for about 8 hours would be reasonable. Also Trevidia is an invoice generator that allows freelancers and small businesses manage and create invoice without the hassle of larger more complex invoicing softwares. Comment from Tetiana(@tetianai): Great topic! Work goals: Make MultiDrive a top-3 solution in this field Build partnerships with other vendors Personal goals: Earn an Amazon certification Continue learning French and Polish Spend more time with my family and support them Comment from Tony Hsieh(@tony ... ... have already planned a ski trip and maybe visit a friend in Portugal. Hopefully one more, maybe to the Canary islands. Which languages do you learn? I know German, English, a little bit of Spanish, and had Latin in school

... 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, especially for women navigating career and personal growth. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @kavyashree_s1  Sounds like a lot of psychology + sociology. Your project can be really interesting, indeed :) Comment from Tetiana(@tetianai): @purva_guptaa ... ... site summit. So I end up making a couple of great international friends from various parts of the world Comment from Avhijit Nair(@avhijit_nair): @busmark_w_nika  Oh great! I learned French back in middle and high school

... After watching it, you stop romanticizing startups a bit - in a good way. Comment from Panichev Tihon(@panichev_tihon): @new_user___345202572ef79d3e3b89313   @busmark_w_nika  Yeah, it s been getting rediscovered lately. It s a bit old-school, but the ideas feel surprisingly current. Not a startup hype movie - more like a reality check. Hope you enjoy it Comment from Egor Miasniankin(@vein): Great picks! The Social Network is brilliant. A few more worth watching: The Founder ... ... favorite. You can see parallels of founders in 1800s to today s tech founders like Larry Ellison, Musk, Page etc. Comment from Mark Lemuel M(@kilopolki): wolf of wall street hahah Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): Great topic

... course going to be on TikTok, IG, etc. for older maybe Facebook and for B2b LI, X, etc. Of if your customer is not tech savvy, not social medial savvy, then maybe in-person communities such as schools, places of worship will be where you promote your brand I am 100% on LI because thats where my target audience is. I am not a big fan of X, so stay away. Proven hacks? This shouldn't be a hack, instead ... ... from Tetiana(@tetianai): @busmark_w_nika  thank you so much for your support Comment from Daniel Hernandez(@danielhrdez): 0 right now. What do you recommend to start building personal brand? Comment from Benjamin Bekken(@benjaminbekken): I love this topic

... only for a limited time, for 1 to 2 hours a day. Of course, it's also important to talk a lot with the children and adolescents about what they see there. Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): Interesting topic, Nika! You hold a very similar position to ours on this. As still relatively young parents (our little one turned one just two weeks ago), there s still some time before we reach the stage you re talking about ... ... boasting about how he learnt programming by 11, ditched gaming because it was a "waste of time" and got his internship by 13. Like what's the rush? lol I was writing my name on every desk in my school

... everything, but it can be a means to generate happiness. I am just honest. :D What steps / financial decisions changed your life for the better in the long run? For me, these were: I had good academic results at school, so I received scholarships - I saved them to buy equipment (a camera) with which I could learn now video/photo production partially earns me money. I started working part-time jobs at a relatively early age, so I also saved some ... ... maintain that level. However, having a basic knowledge of other professions definitely provides an excellent foundation for a career Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Maybe specialisation in 2 areas while trying to cover more generalistic topics

... going to understand everything at the beginning and that s alright. Your brain is prepared to learn anything . 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 ... ... mixing digital tools with offline practice, like journaling or language exchange chats. It makes the learning stick much faster! Comment from Luis Calvillo(@luiscalvillo): @busmark_w_nika Spanish when I learned to speak, then English when I went to school

... schools have diverse/mixed people, and you rarely fit with everyone, so collab opportunities are limited there. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @theo_crewe_read  I would definitely start building sooner, but wouldn't drop the university. I like studying and having some education. You can never lose the knowledge (only when dementia comes in). I hope I will not be the case. Comment from Theo Crewe-Read(@theo_crewe_read): I think this is a really interesting topic

... that! The US definitely dominates the VC scene. Maybe the way forward in other regions is more about universities and local accelerators stepping up, creating that bridge with mentorship and small funding, so students can experiment without leaving school. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ritik_ranjan  The thing is that I do not know many local VC funds, most of them are in the US :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @helga_impalpable  I would like ... ... students might get influenced. Personally, I wouldn't want to fund someone who wouldn't be enthusiastic enough about their project that they want to start working on it as soon as possible, and even drop out of school

... schools. Our tool is optimized for learning outcomes and learner retention. Comment from Anisha Agarwalla(@anisha_agarwalla): @theo_crewe_read  I have -- F1, back in 2013, at the Buddh Circuit! Amazing experience.  Your tool sounds fantastic, and I'll follow along to try it when you launch. We have trouble with time wasted in meetings! Our product requires as much user input as you choose. We have options where you only need to write a topic

... I ve been here for almost three years, and over time, I ve started to see this platform as a ...

... commit to something he could see himself doing for 10+ years. And what could someone truly stick with for a decade? Only something they love. For Yubo, that s writing. He s been passionate about it since high school, and he knew creativity was the thing he d dedicate his life to. Out of that love and conviction, YouMind was born. We ve also brought together a team of creators who share the same passion, and we ve been relentlessly ... ... Inspiration: Save articles, videos, and Podcasts with the YouMind plugin. Upload PDFs, Docs, or audio files, and bring all your ideas into one place with AI-powered conversations. Research: Our super-fast Deep Research helps you dig into any topic

... using brochures which have a negative effect on the planet and to be honest, are not useful at all, so we encourage them and share thoughts during events and meetings with them. Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): Great topic, Nika. I can share what I m doing and, accordingly, the companies that in one way or another are connected to me, since there are several things we focus on. -we re organizing something like a local Shark Tank ... ... with 6 teams that will be building companies over the course of one to two months, and I ll be part of the jury. Actively involved both as a mentor and a judge. -I participate in associations that support schools

... books/video tapes were the only way to learn. Then video entered the picture: courses, tutorials, and lectures made knowledge more accessible than ever. Now? The internet is overflowing with millions of courses, books, and resources on every imaginable topic. So the real question is: How do you learn in 2025? Here s my personal mix: 1/ Twitter /X+ hands-on testing : I find interesting ideas, frameworks, and tools on X, then try them immediately. 2/ YouTube + online courses : Great ... ... Here are a few non-academic books that come to mind: Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, and How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil. For gaining specific skills or exploring a topic

... take a job, on the sole proviso I am not required to work during times which conflict with school. Comment from Seunggon Kim(@seunggon_kim): @adi_singh5  Thanks for the interest! I'll be launching Chewing Diet on August 14th. How's Dereference going? Comment from Seunggon Kim(@seunggon_kim): Your question touches on a very relevant and nuanced topic

... question of choosing between two evils for us now. Neither option is completely free of flaws. Human: Recruiters with "gut feelings" who harbor unconscious bias. they reject excellent candidates who just didn't go to the "right" school or didn't just "click." Inconsistent, unfair, and un-auditable. AI: Algorithms whose training datasets are themselves replete with historical biases. They increase the scale of discrimination at light speed, becoming so-called black boxes that end up rejecting qualified candidates ... ... that AI would be too honest with its decision-making. It can work with more data and more complex things (but humans can still better "read" emotional signs and non-verbal signs). Comment from Adi Singh(@adi_singh5): Fascinating topic

... I just read that Poland wants to launch a pilot project of a 4-day work week from January 2026 ...

... trying to pay attention to something else to be more courageous to speak publicly? Comment from Manu Goel(@manu_goel2): After I went on stage for the first time (during school), the fear was gone. What I ensure is that I know the topic

... meaningful. Definitely it's hard at the beginning when you pivot into a new area, but learning while doing is common nowadays. I learned so much while developing my product and I wouldn't have learned that much from school. Really appreciate that you shared your true story, and glad that you find a community here where you feel comfortable (Haven't been in Reddit for a while and I'm curious how scary ... ... feel that in the #buildinpublic community on Twitter, there are many solo founders, and there is cohesion among us. Comment from Andrea Liao(@andrea_liao1014): @busmark_w_nika  Loneliness has been mentioned for the most times for this topics

... something about that fact (in my case it results in learning) :) I got you. Comment from Hugh Tan(@hwiidg): @busmark_w_nika  Thanks Nika, love that you noticed For startup stuff, I usually check: Indie Hackers YC Startup School (their YouTube s solid) On the growth side, I m into Lenny s Newsletter Used to read a lot of Sean Ellis and Brian Balfour on Medium YC also drops some timeless growth gems What about you? Got any favs ... ... taken me to get to where I am. When it becomes overwhelming, I reach out to friends to hang out with them. The talking usually gets my mind of things, and as we talk and drift through topics

... also noticed that those who were extremely focused on their business often didn t have much time for their families, or didn t get around to starting one at all. I know this is a personal topic, but I m curious: Where do you place family and work in your life? What s your take on it? If you already have a family, how do you manage to separate your professional and personal life so that your loved ones ... ... permanent, so one should be decided and aligned. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @suvam_deo  How would you grade yourself on giving attention to family as well as business? (Grade yourself like in a school

... transparent? In my opinion, the team at @folk (Folk) had a very transparent process when it came to salaries . Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @lauragenno   Feel your pain. Comment from Laura Genno(@lauragenno): It's an important topic, thank you for starting a discussion! I believe that pay should be transparent, at least when it comes to the employer-employee relationship. Your salary should not depend on how well you can negotiate it in your interview. I witnessed ... ... changed when we realized that money isn t something to fear or see as a evil thing. It can be a tool, an asset to help, to provide, and to create impact. :) Comment from Zagita(@rani_zagita): Fantastic discussion topic