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

by Altroverso

Nov 6, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 6, 2024

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 ...

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 5, 2024

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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Flipping Responsibility: Owning Your Response, Not Just the Outcome

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 4, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 3, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 2, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 1, 2024

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...

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A Gen X Rebel’s Journey: Becoming a Bridge for a Future Beyond Old Rules

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 31, 2024

Paolo, what do you think led you to take a different approach than most of your fellow Gen X peers? What made me different? It wasn’t one moment—it was a series of wake-up calls, a cascade of realizat...

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Exploring Generational Shifts and the Evolving Workplace

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 30, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 30, 2024

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

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 29, 2024

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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Beyond Profits: How Companies Can Embrace the Role of Parents to Shape Lives

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 28, 2024

Paolo, you often talk about the need for companies to take on a "parental" role, both to meet social needs and to ensure the company's legacy. Could you explain what you mean by that? When I talk abou...

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