Let them win. The gentle singularity. Everything takes longer than you think.

One “must” for this week: Let them win

A few months ago, I watched a podcast interview with a writer whose book changed how I think.

My immediate thought: "Why didn't I reach out to them first?"

Then my brain said: "Great, now there's no point. They're probably booked solid and wouldn't want to talk to me anyway."

This is the lie comparison tells us:

That opportunities have expiration dates.

Someone else's conversation means there's no room for mine.

But I realized that their interview didn't close a door.

It opened one.

It showed me exactly what kind of conversations I want to have.

And reminded me that I have something to say too.

Maybe I won't get that specific conversation. But I can create my own.

Are you letting someone else's move stop you from making yours?

Inspired by a beautiful post from my friend Hannah Wilson.

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Personal development

• Let them win

• Well-rounded doesn’t cut

• If you are useful, it doesn’t mean you are valued

• Too busy for deep work?

• How should you choose your career?

• Fathers spend seven times more with their children than in the 1970s

• Instant fix for low energy (not coffee)

• The paradox of mastery

Innovation

• The gentle singularity

• If anyone can do it, AI will do it better

• What happens when AI replaces workers?

• What LLMs could be in the workplace

• AI Agents vs. Agentic AI: a conceptual taxonomy, applications and challenges

• The personalization of software

• More or less

• Agentic commerce: when AI does the shopping for you

Leadership and management

• Everything takes longer than you think

• Why do we foster psychological safety?

• Work from anywhere

• Steve Jobs' meetings habit

• Why employees work while sick, and how leaders can stop it

• How to phrase your questions when you need honest answers

• Is there room for a devil’s advocate in the workplace?

• Is all micromanagement bad?

One book

“Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life” by Bill Perkins.

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See you next Saturday,

Roberto

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I’m hosting a free 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 free 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 in-depth 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.

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• 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! 🤩

In each session, the spots are limited for better interaction, so don’t wait!

🗓️ July 8th 16:00 to 17:30 CET