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One “must” for this week: I almost made a terrible mistake last week
I love automation, but I don't want to automate away my soul.
Last month, I automated something I'd been doing manually for three years.
Data entry across all my social platforms.
Game changer.
Then I had another idea: what if I automate replies to all these AI-generated comments?
You know the ones “great post, *insert generic praise*.. *insert generic question*?” that we often see.
It’s a “good problem to have” since it means someone is following my work.
And at the same time, it takes away the human touch.
Three years ago, I had 10 comments per 100 likes.
Now it's 4-5x that. Most of them? Clearly AI-generated.
So I started researching templates, auto-responders, AI tools to handle it all.
Hours saved every week.
I even thought: "I'll filter out my 1st degree connections. I won't use AI on them."
But then I realized.
How do I know for sure who's using AI?
And more importantly: was I really about to reply to humans with robots?
I use templates, but I choose when and with whom.
That choice matters.
Some inefficiencies are worth keeping.
Some conversations can't be systemized.
Some parts of your business should stay messily human.
Have you ever caught yourself trying to optimize away the things that actually matter?
Inspired by an article from Justin Welsh.
Personal development
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One book
“How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+100 Rule” by Judy Robinett.
See you next Saturday,
Roberto
I’m hosting a virtual communication workshop!
Spending hours in virtual meetings can be exhausting 😩
You know the feeling: wondering if people are paying attention, struggling to sound confident through the screen, or just wishing you could connect better in those tiny Zoom boxes.
I’ve been there too.
Since 2020, I’ve spent over 5,000 hours in virtual meetings. Along the way, I’ve learned that being effective online is about so much more than just having a great microphone or camera (and you know how I LOVE a good tech setup 🤖).
That’s why I’ve spent countless hours researching, practicing, and learning how to communicate in virtual settings: how to engage, connect, and leave a lasting impression.
My guiding question has always been, “how do I want the people in this meeting to remember me?”
Now, I want to share what I’ve learned with you, and in the process, continue learning myself.
I’m hosting a workshop to help you become a better communicator in virtual settings.
Whether you’re leading meetings, pitching ideas, or just trying to avoid “Zoom fatigue,” this 90-minute session is designed to give you practical tools you can use right away.
🎯 What’s in it for you?
Learn how to make a stronger, more memorable impression from the moment you join a call.
Discover how to use your voice, gestures, and presence to keep people engaged.
Avoid common pitfalls that can derail even the best-prepared sessions.
And yes, we’ll talk about the all-important technical setup, too!
It’s going to be interactive, fun, and useful, and I’d love for you to join! 🤩
What people said last time
In each session, the spots are limited for better interaction, so don’t wait!
🗓️ September 2nd 16:00 to 17:30 CET
A human being is writing a response here. I've been automating/ using AI to generate infographics and slides for presentations using my words and ideas. It saves me faffing around with the fiddly bits and makes things look better without losing my intellectual property.
To be clear, I come here to interact with live humans. I may ask basic questions, because I am a process thinker and the dialogue helps me to go deeper.
So, if I ever sense someone is outsourcing any part of our conversation - whether it’s a reply to my comments and queries or a generic suggestion - through an assistant or automation or robots, I will unsubscribe. Without hesitation.