Melvyn Tan
@melvyn.me
Make AI Your IA: Turning AI into Intelligent Assistants
• AI Speaker & Panelist
• Co-Founder at befinity.ai
• Commentary on AI trends at makeaiyouria.com
• Look over my shoulder as I navigate the messy middle of building with AI.
• AI Speaker & Panelist
• Co-Founder at befinity.ai
• Commentary on AI trends at makeaiyouria.com
• Look over my shoulder as I navigate the messy middle of building with AI.
My Home Screen is my strategic launchpad, not a dumping ground.
The principle I use is simple: the environment must support my flow, not distract from it.
What does your home screen look like?
The principle I use is simple: the environment must support my flow, not distract from it.
What does your home screen look like?
June 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
My Home Screen is my strategic launchpad, not a dumping ground.
The principle I use is simple: the environment must support my flow, not distract from it.
What does your home screen look like?
The principle I use is simple: the environment must support my flow, not distract from it.
What does your home screen look like?
Knowing an outdated programming language like Fortran makes you a better AI user.
Here’s why👇
Here’s why👇
June 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Knowing an outdated programming language like Fortran makes you a better AI user.
Here’s why👇
Here’s why👇
After spending $$$ on tech for to-do, my favorite is still pen and paper.
Who else uses a good ole pen and paper for planning?
Who else uses a good ole pen and paper for planning?
February 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
After spending $$$ on tech for to-do, my favorite is still pen and paper.
Who else uses a good ole pen and paper for planning?
Who else uses a good ole pen and paper for planning?
ChatGPT Task is codenamed Jawbone?
February 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ChatGPT Task is codenamed Jawbone?
@craft.do
Can I confirm if the DeepSeek download is available for Intel Macs?
I'm running v3.07 of Craft and Sequoia 15.3
PS: I'm able to download DeepSeek on my iPad Mini (6th generation).
Can I confirm if the DeepSeek download is available for Intel Macs?
I'm running v3.07 of Craft and Sequoia 15.3
PS: I'm able to download DeepSeek on my iPad Mini (6th generation).
February 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
@craft.do
Can I confirm if the DeepSeek download is available for Intel Macs?
I'm running v3.07 of Craft and Sequoia 15.3
PS: I'm able to download DeepSeek on my iPad Mini (6th generation).
Can I confirm if the DeepSeek download is available for Intel Macs?
I'm running v3.07 of Craft and Sequoia 15.3
PS: I'm able to download DeepSeek on my iPad Mini (6th generation).
Most people design strategies using conventional frameworks.
Don’t do that. Here’s what to do instead.
When I helped a local Coaching Association with their Strategic Plan, I used the analogy of an Airport—because sometimes, ... https://melvyn.me/2025/02/02/most-people-design-strategies-using.html
Don’t do that. Here’s what to do instead.
When I helped a local Coaching Association with their Strategic Plan, I used the analogy of an Airport—because sometimes, ... https://melvyn.me/2025/02/02/most-people-design-strategies-using.html
February 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Most people design strategies using conventional frameworks.
Don’t do that. Here’s what to do instead.
When I helped a local Coaching Association with their Strategic Plan, I used the analogy of an Airport—because sometimes, ... https://melvyn.me/2025/02/02/most-people-design-strategies-using.html
Don’t do that. Here’s what to do instead.
When I helped a local Coaching Association with their Strategic Plan, I used the analogy of an Airport—because sometimes, ... https://melvyn.me/2025/02/02/most-people-design-strategies-using.html
If you’re concerned about DeepSeek and your data, you have 2 options:
use Goose: block.github.io/goose/
use Private LLM: privatellm.app/en
use Goose: block.github.io/goose/
use Private LLM: privatellm.app/en
January 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
If you’re concerned about DeepSeek and your data, you have 2 options:
use Goose: block.github.io/goose/
use Private LLM: privatellm.app/en
use Goose: block.github.io/goose/
use Private LLM: privatellm.app/en
Guess this is why Sam Altman is “impressed” with DeepSeek AI.
It’s about this phenomenon called “aha moment”.
It’s about this phenomenon called “aha moment”.
January 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Guess this is why Sam Altman is “impressed” with DeepSeek AI.
It’s about this phenomenon called “aha moment”.
It’s about this phenomenon called “aha moment”.
Have you ever published something that is written by AI and pass it off as your own?
January 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Have you ever published something that is written by AI and pass it off as your own?
As I’m over 50, if I don’t make demands on my bones, they will become weaker.
What else are you making demands of yourself daily?
What else are you making demands of yourself daily?
January 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
As I’m over 50, if I don’t make demands on my bones, they will become weaker.
What else are you making demands of yourself daily?
What else are you making demands of yourself daily?
Do you have a conversation that capture your thoughts, your strategies, and your action items?
I created one but after a while it started to slow down tremendously.
Did you have that experience?
I created one but after a while it started to slow down tremendously.
Did you have that experience?
January 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Do you have a conversation that capture your thoughts, your strategies, and your action items?
I created one but after a while it started to slow down tremendously.
Did you have that experience?
I created one but after a while it started to slow down tremendously.
Did you have that experience?
It’s back to (driving) school again.
Except this time it’s for 2-wheels, not 4.
Except this time it’s for 2-wheels, not 4.
January 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
It’s back to (driving) school again.
Except this time it’s for 2-wheels, not 4.
Except this time it’s for 2-wheels, not 4.
It’s raining for almost 26 days straight in January.
January 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It’s raining for almost 26 days straight in January.
One thing we take for granted in Singapore is punctuality of flights.
The monsoon took that out.
The monsoon took that out.
January 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
One thing we take for granted in Singapore is punctuality of flights.
The monsoon took that out.
The monsoon took that out.
What’s one habit you refuse to compromise on, no matter how busy life gets?
For me, it’s running. 🏃♂️
It’s not just exercise—it’s my time to think, reset, and stay grounded.
Your turn: What’s your non-negotiable routine?
For me, it’s running. 🏃♂️
It’s not just exercise—it’s my time to think, reset, and stay grounded.
Your turn: What’s your non-negotiable routine?
January 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
What’s one habit you refuse to compromise on, no matter how busy life gets?
For me, it’s running. 🏃♂️
It’s not just exercise—it’s my time to think, reset, and stay grounded.
Your turn: What’s your non-negotiable routine?
For me, it’s running. 🏃♂️
It’s not just exercise—it’s my time to think, reset, and stay grounded.
Your turn: What’s your non-negotiable routine?
⚡️ Inspiration can strike anywhere.
Found a cafe run by seniors while visiting family.
💻 Sitting here, sipping tea, and getting some code in.
Do you carry your laptop everywhere you go?
#makeaiyouria
Found a cafe run by seniors while visiting family.
💻 Sitting here, sipping tea, and getting some code in.
Do you carry your laptop everywhere you go?
#makeaiyouria
January 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
⚡️ Inspiration can strike anywhere.
Found a cafe run by seniors while visiting family.
💻 Sitting here, sipping tea, and getting some code in.
Do you carry your laptop everywhere you go?
#makeaiyouria
Found a cafe run by seniors while visiting family.
💻 Sitting here, sipping tea, and getting some code in.
Do you carry your laptop everywhere you go?
#makeaiyouria
I'm finally done with X.
Who else came here because of their exodus from X?
Pleased to meet you! 👋
Who else came here because of their exodus from X?
Pleased to meet you! 👋
January 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'm finally done with X.
Who else came here because of their exodus from X?
Pleased to meet you! 👋
Who else came here because of their exodus from X?
Pleased to meet you! 👋
How to explain “technical” AI terms in simple ways?
E.g.: To resize an image.
1️⃣ Describe the goal
2️⃣ Write the prompt
3️⃣ Show the code by ChatGPT
4️⃣ Voilà—a resized image, no coding skills needed!
The best part? How to make AI your IA!
What’s your favorite way to explain complex ideas?
E.g.: To resize an image.
1️⃣ Describe the goal
2️⃣ Write the prompt
3️⃣ Show the code by ChatGPT
4️⃣ Voilà—a resized image, no coding skills needed!
The best part? How to make AI your IA!
What’s your favorite way to explain complex ideas?
December 30, 2024 at 4:17 AM
How to explain “technical” AI terms in simple ways?
E.g.: To resize an image.
1️⃣ Describe the goal
2️⃣ Write the prompt
3️⃣ Show the code by ChatGPT
4️⃣ Voilà—a resized image, no coding skills needed!
The best part? How to make AI your IA!
What’s your favorite way to explain complex ideas?
E.g.: To resize an image.
1️⃣ Describe the goal
2️⃣ Write the prompt
3️⃣ Show the code by ChatGPT
4️⃣ Voilà—a resized image, no coding skills needed!
The best part? How to make AI your IA!
What’s your favorite way to explain complex ideas?
2024 has been a year of blessings!
As we approach the final 2 days, I’m teaching the last certification course on AI in content creation to 20 amazing candidates.
Grateful for such an empowering way to end the year.
How are you wrapping up 2024?
As we approach the final 2 days, I’m teaching the last certification course on AI in content creation to 20 amazing candidates.
Grateful for such an empowering way to end the year.
How are you wrapping up 2024?
December 30, 2024 at 3:14 AM
2024 has been a year of blessings!
As we approach the final 2 days, I’m teaching the last certification course on AI in content creation to 20 amazing candidates.
Grateful for such an empowering way to end the year.
How are you wrapping up 2024?
As we approach the final 2 days, I’m teaching the last certification course on AI in content creation to 20 amazing candidates.
Grateful for such an empowering way to end the year.
How are you wrapping up 2024?
I’m striving to clarify my positioning to stand out in 2025.
Previously, this process was daunting, leading to confusion and frustration.
Now, it doesn’t have to be that way. Build an IA.
Sure, having a team helps. But the speed and breadth of knowledge of a carefully designed IA is unparalleled.
Previously, this process was daunting, leading to confusion and frustration.
Now, it doesn’t have to be that way. Build an IA.
Sure, having a team helps. But the speed and breadth of knowledge of a carefully designed IA is unparalleled.
December 29, 2024 at 4:14 PM
I’m striving to clarify my positioning to stand out in 2025.
Previously, this process was daunting, leading to confusion and frustration.
Now, it doesn’t have to be that way. Build an IA.
Sure, having a team helps. But the speed and breadth of knowledge of a carefully designed IA is unparalleled.
Previously, this process was daunting, leading to confusion and frustration.
Now, it doesn’t have to be that way. Build an IA.
Sure, having a team helps. But the speed and breadth of knowledge of a carefully designed IA is unparalleled.
Third attempt in reading “How to Take Smart Notes”.
What’s your take on this book?
What’s your take on this book?
December 6, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Third attempt in reading “How to Take Smart Notes”.
What’s your take on this book?
What’s your take on this book?
"Make AI Your IA" is becoming a pool of custom GPTs designed to augment your workflow.
Here's two you can try it out:
1/ Prompt Engineer for MidJourney: befinity.ai/pe-midjourney
2/ Prompt Engineer for Runway ML: befinity.ai/pe-runway
Here's two you can try it out:
1/ Prompt Engineer for MidJourney: befinity.ai/pe-midjourney
2/ Prompt Engineer for Runway ML: befinity.ai/pe-runway
December 6, 2024 at 3:27 AM
"Make AI Your IA" is becoming a pool of custom GPTs designed to augment your workflow.
Here's two you can try it out:
1/ Prompt Engineer for MidJourney: befinity.ai/pe-midjourney
2/ Prompt Engineer for Runway ML: befinity.ai/pe-runway
Here's two you can try it out:
1/ Prompt Engineer for MidJourney: befinity.ai/pe-midjourney
2/ Prompt Engineer for Runway ML: befinity.ai/pe-runway
It's December 01 tomorrow.
That means:
⚡ 31 days to take action
⚡ 31 days to finish strong
⚡ 31 days to make a difference in your life or someone else’s.
What will you do in these last 31 days to make it count?
Let’s inspire each other—share your plans below! 👇
That means:
⚡ 31 days to take action
⚡ 31 days to finish strong
⚡ 31 days to make a difference in your life or someone else’s.
What will you do in these last 31 days to make it count?
Let’s inspire each other—share your plans below! 👇
November 30, 2024 at 2:58 PM
It's December 01 tomorrow.
That means:
⚡ 31 days to take action
⚡ 31 days to finish strong
⚡ 31 days to make a difference in your life or someone else’s.
What will you do in these last 31 days to make it count?
Let’s inspire each other—share your plans below! 👇
That means:
⚡ 31 days to take action
⚡ 31 days to finish strong
⚡ 31 days to make a difference in your life or someone else’s.
What will you do in these last 31 days to make it count?
Let’s inspire each other—share your plans below! 👇
Philosophy Meets AI.
"Philosophy trains us to take on every obstacle in life with the right mindset so that life keeps on going smoothly."
"Philosophy trains us to take on every obstacle in life with the right mindset so that life keeps on going smoothly."
November 30, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Philosophy Meets AI.
"Philosophy trains us to take on every obstacle in life with the right mindset so that life keeps on going smoothly."
"Philosophy trains us to take on every obstacle in life with the right mindset so that life keeps on going smoothly."
✍️ Sam Altman’s Note-Taking Technique: 4 Simple Steps to Better Thinking
In his interview with David Perell, Altman shared his invaluable approach to note-taking—and it’s simpler than you think.
Here’s how you can adopt his method 👇
In his interview with David Perell, Altman shared his invaluable approach to note-taking—and it’s simpler than you think.
Here’s how you can adopt his method 👇
November 30, 2024 at 7:29 AM
✍️ Sam Altman’s Note-Taking Technique: 4 Simple Steps to Better Thinking
In his interview with David Perell, Altman shared his invaluable approach to note-taking—and it’s simpler than you think.
Here’s how you can adopt his method 👇
In his interview with David Perell, Altman shared his invaluable approach to note-taking—and it’s simpler than you think.
Here’s how you can adopt his method 👇