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Stop Overthinking: Transform Anxiety into Strategic Thinking

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often emphasize the distinction between "overthinking" and "thinking too much." Could you explain the difference between the two and what approach you suggest we take? Ah, yes, the subtle b...

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Dec 12, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Why Progress Isn’t Dependent on Economic Growth

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, why do you often emphasize that people should understand growth and progress as distinct concepts, and that humans are capable of driving progress even without economic growth? Ah, you got me t...

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Dec 11, 2024 ASK PAOLO

The Lost Art of Living Slowly: A Guide for Gen Y and Gen Z

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often mention that Gen Y and Gen Z need to rediscover the joy of simple pleasures, a secret from the past that’s been forgotten. Can you explain what you mean by this and how they can recon...

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Dec 10, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Why Entrepreneurs Thrive in Communities, Not Algorithms

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you strongly believe that entrepreneurs and freelancers benefit more from supportive communities than from platforms alone. What do you mean by this, and how do you address this need in your wo...

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Dec 9, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Stop Selling Knowledge, Start Solving Problems

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often highlight the distinction between selling knowledge and selling solutions. Could you elaborate on that? Absolutely, this distinction between selling knowledge and selling solutions is...

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Dec 8, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Living Well Without Growing Bigger: A New Approach to Prosperity

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often talk about the need to achieve prosperity without relying on continuous growth. What do you mean by that, and how can it be accomplished? When I say we need to find a way to experienc...

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Dec 7, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Why Creativity and Innovation Are Dying in the Attention Economy

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, what are your views on the attention economy? Ah, the attention economy —it’s one of the most insidious yet fascinating dynamics of our modern world. At its core, the attention economy is all a...

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Dec 6, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Why True Expertise Requires Time, Patience, and Commitment

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, could you explain what you mean when you say people have lost the art of mastery? The process of mastery is something I believe people have largely lost touch with. Mastery isn’t about quick wi...

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Dec 5, 2024 ASK PAOLO

From Google to Guru: The Rise (and Fall) of Surface-Level Expertise

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, would you say you're growing weary of self-made "Google experts" and consultants with a tunnel vision approach? Absolutely, I’ll say it loud and clear: I am exhausted by the self-made “Google c...

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Dec 4, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Exploring Generational Shifts and the Evolving Workplace

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Gen X, move aside! Millennials, it’s your time to shine! On this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, the hosts explore Paolo's (founder of xtroverso.com) radical idea of Gen Y mentoring Gen Z. Paolo argu...

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Oct 30, 2024 ASK PAOLO

The Dangerous Ego of Gen X: Why We Must Evolve to Support Gen Y and Z

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you’ve mentioned before that the real issue isn’t with Gen Y or Z, but with the ego of Gen X. Can you explain what you mean by that? Now we’re getting to the heart of the matter. When I say the...

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Oct 30, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Beyond the Resume: Why HR Needs to Nurture Talent Like Family

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often say that HR should approach interviews as if they are meeting with their own child rather than just a candidate, and that you wouldn’t "give up" on your child just because they failed...

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Oct 29, 2024 ASK PAOLO