Summary In this episode, Mukund Sankar discusses the development of his AI reflection system, Reflection OS, which aims to provide emotional clarity and productivity support. He shares his personal struggles with time management and emotional burnout, leading to the creation of a tool that acts as a compassionate mirror for self-reflection. The conversation explores the technology behind the app, its purpose in building emotional habits, and future plans for community engagement and beta testing. Blog: https://medium.com/data-science-collective/i-built-an-ai-app-that-reflects-my-feelings-not-just-my-output-2a40c275243d Website: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/

Summary In this episode, Mukund Sankar shares a personal story about how a midnight craving led him to create an app that helps him reflect on his emotions rather than just satisfy his hunger. He discusses the impact of emotional eating and how technology, specifically GPT-4, can be used to foster self-awareness and emotional health. The conversation transitions into the development of a digital therapist that encourages users to engage with their feelings and patterns of behavior, ultimately promoting personal growth and emotional well-being. Takeaways Mukund reflects on how midnight cravings can lead to deeper emotional insights.He emphasizes that cravings often stem from emotional needs rather than physical hunger.The app he created uses GPT-4 to help users articulate their feelings.Journaling and self-reflection can reduce cravings and improve emotional health.Avoiding hard conversations can lead to increased cravings and emotional distress.The app serves as a non-judgmental space for users to express their feelings.Mukund's experience highlights the importance of communication with oneself.He encourages listeners to build their own tools for emotional reflection.The conversation illustrates the intersection of technology and mental health.Mukund plans to share resources for building similar apps. Blog: https://medium.com/towards-artificial-intelligence/i-was-about-to-order-taco-bell-again-instead-i-built-an-ai-that-talks-me-down-00021d1310e3 Website: Monitor this for a mini course on how to do it yourself. https://mukundansankar.substack.com/

Summary In this conversation, Mukund Sankar shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and anxiety related to presentations. He discusses the challenges faced by introverts in professional settings, particularly in creating and delivering presentations. Mukund emphasizes the role of AI in alleviating the stress of presentation preparation and encourages listeners to focus on storytelling rather than just slides. He advocates for a shift in mindset from fearing presentations to viewing them as opportunities for connection and sharing personal stories. Takeaways Burnout can lead to a loss of identity and purpose. Presentations can be a source of anxiety, especially for introverts. AI can significantly aid in creating presentations efficiently. It's important to prepare not just content, but also to manage fears. Many professionals share the struggle of presenting. Using AI can help streamline the presentation process. Storytelling is more impactful than just presenting slides. Connecting with the audience is key to effective presentations. Overcoming the fear of presentations can lead to personal growth. Embracing vulnerability can enhance the presentation experience.

Link to Blog post that shows you how to do it yourself (how to DIY): https://mukundansankar.substack.com/p/i-woke-up-with-no-memoryand-a-calendar

Summary In this episode, Mukund Sankar delves into the often painful experience of job rejection, particularly focusing on the role of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the hiring process. He shares his personal journey of building an AI-powered resume checker to better understand how these systems work and how they can impact job seekers. Through his experiences, he highlights key lessons about resume optimization, the importance of keyword alignment, and the need to present one's qualifications in a way that resonates with both machines and human recruiters. Takeaways Rejection can feel personal, even when it's not.Understanding how ATS works is crucial for job seekers.Building an AI-powered tool can provide valuable insights.Keyword alignment is essential for passing ATS filters.Formatting and structure can significantly affect ATS scoring.Tailoring your resume to the job description is key.Quantifiable achievements should be highlighted in resumes.It's important to translate your experience into machine-readable language.Feeling invisible in the job search process is common.You don't need to rewrite your resume; just tune it for success. How You can Build Your Own: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/p/will-your-resume-pass-the-ats-i-built

Medium Members : https://medium.com/towards-artificial-intelligence/will-your-resume-pass-the-ats-i-built-an-ai-app-to-find-out-a0ad9f3ce4ad