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Beyond Obligations: Why Compliance Is the Foundation of a Strong, Resilient Business

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Alright, let’s break free from that tired language of compliance and step into a new, unapologetic vision for micro companies facing the labyrinth of regulations. Imagine this: as a micro company, you...

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Nov 11, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In the Wake of Noostech: How Failure Rewrote My Social Landscape

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, what did the reactions from your social environment following the bankruptcy of Noostech mean to you? The failure of Noostech was one of those life-defining moments. It was raw, humbling, and b...

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Nov 10, 2024 ASK PAOLO

From Dream to Disaster: How Noostech’s Fall Became My Blueprint for Real Growth

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you built Noostech based on your philosophy and new workplace rules, but it went bankrupt after COVID. How do you feel about that, and how did the experience shape your current ideas? Ah, Noost...

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Nov 9, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Freelancers Are Not a Cost-Cutting Solution: Why Companies Need a Shift in Mindset

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, why do you advise companies against using freelancers as a cost-saving measure? When I tell companies not to use freelancers just to save money, it's because that mindset completely misses the ...

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Nov 8, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Why Forced Office Returns Are a Backward Step in the Future of Work

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, many companies are requiring employees to return to the office five days a week. What’s your take on that? Oh, the return to the office mandate —it’s like watching companies cling to a relic of...

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Nov 7, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Rethinking Work & Success: A Deep Dive into Xtroverso's Philosophy

by Xtroverso

Are you feeling burnt out and disillusioned with the traditional "climb the ladder" mentality? Gen X, this one's for you. Join us as we unpack the thought-provoking work of Paolo Maria Pavan, founder ...

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Nov 6, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Are You Really Free? How Conventional Thinking and Self-Interest Can Mislead You

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you frequently mention conventional thinking and self-understanding—can you clarify what you mean by that? Alright, let’s bring it all together. When I talk about conventional thinking and own ...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 4 Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 6, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Freelance vs. Free Lance: The Mindset Shift from Working to Creating

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often highlight the distinction between "freelance" and "free lance." Could you clarify what you mean by that? Ah, yes—there’s a big difference between “freelance” and what I call “ free la...

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Nov 5, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Flipping Responsibility: Owning Your Response, Not Just the Outcome

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often emphasize that responsibility is about the "ability to respond." Could you elaborate on what you mean by that? Absolutely. When I say that responsibility means the ability to respond ...

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Nov 4, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Drinking to Function: The Hidden Trap of Using Alcohol as Fuel

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you’ve mentioned that you were an alcohol drinker to function, not to forget. Could you elaborate on what you meant by that? Ah, yes, there's a big difference there. When I say I drank to funct...

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Nov 3, 2024 ASK PAOLO

The Power of a Snap Decision: How I Changed My Life by Giving Up Drinking

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you went from needing a bottle of gin a day to function to completely cutting out alcohol overnight. How did you manage to make that change? That’s a story that’s close to my heart, and it’s no...

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Nov 2, 2024 ASK PAOLO

The Power of Semantics: How Language Can Trap Us or Set Us Free

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often emphasize the importance of the true meaning behind words, but some people claim you're using semantics to obscure the real message. How do you respond to that? Semantics . People som...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 4 Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 1, 2024 ASK PAOLO

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