Churro 🥨 #2 : God, kids or mission. Pick at least one of them.
In this new churro, I talk about the need of having a mission (I like better the word in Spanish. Propósito), and some random thoughts I have been thinking lately
No, I’m not turning into some philosophical guru (jeez, NO). But Naval, who is one, said something recently that stuck with me.
He was talking about a conversation with the founder of Loom. Fresh off his company’s acquisition, the guy posted about feeling lost—going through the motions without passion. Someone who, on paper, has everything yet is now dealing with an existential crisis.
And that hit me—because even in this sabbatical, where I should feel free, I’m starting to sense the same drift. That got me thinking about the need for propósito (again, I like this word better than “mission”). People need a direction to row, a lighthouse to look toward, something to aim for.
So, for 2025, I want to do my best to find that lighthouse. Not through religion (even though I was raised Catholic, but it’s not my thing), and not through family—because in that sense, I already feel fulfilled (They are my Wonderwall). But through a deeper propósito.
I’ll keep you posted on how that goes.
Let me tell you a few things I’m learning, thinking, failing at, or experimenting with lately:
The most challenging part of a business is dealing with your partners.
Statistically, it is easier for your business to end because of a partner's miscommunication or disagreement than because of more visible fears, like not having enough money or other typical nightmares.
Business is indeed a “game of people relationships,” like most things in life. You need to align with the different characters of the people around you, understand their value points, and embrace your weaknesses. This is visible as a manager but especially sensitive as a partner. If you don’t agree in a board meeting, the time and energy you all spent on it is a precious waste.
Last month, at a dinner with friends, one of them asked me about the key of 47 Degrees to achieve what we did, and after I gave a good thought to that, I wrote an article about this, and this point, I would say, the most important one from the list.
Jumping between different social networks feels like walking into various rooms, each with its mood.
Let me explain—because I know this sounds a bit abstract. I use Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon. Four platforms, all focused on micro-posting. And yet, even though I follow many of the same people across them, each space feels completely different. (Spoiler: this might be influenced by my echo chamber.)
Twitter → Home, but chaotic
I feel confident here; it’s the one I had long ago. My timeline is mostly friends, familiar conversations, and quick takes. But every now and then, someone bursts in, shouting something completely unhinged. That’s Twitter for me—comfortable, but with occasional chaos.
Bluesky → The friendliest corner
Although I don’t post there as often, I find thoughtful conversations and genuinely kind interactions whenever I do. It’s quieter overall and has less content, but what about the quality? It's pretty great. It feels like a calm, well-curated space.
Threads → Aesthetically pleasing
Threads is nice. Maybe it’s the Instagram connection, or perhaps it’s just the people I follow, but my timeline is full of designers, architects, and beautiful things—less noise and more visual inspiration.
Mastodon → …Hello? Anyone?
Mastodon feels like an empty room. No one I follow posts regularly, so every time I check in, I feel like I’m walking into a silent space. This is a shame because, out of all these platforms, Mastodon is probably the least corporate and the most independent. But without people, it’s just… crickets.
It’s interesting how the same concept—short posts, quick interactions—can feel so different depending on the tool you use.
AI is taking up more and more space in my day-to-day.
I can feel it. And I’m not just talking about using more ChatGPT—I’m talking about using ChatGPT instead.
The biggest shift? Search Engines. For example, I don’t Google things anymore. Why? Because it takes longer and often feels less accurate. Let me explain:
Search Engine
I need information. So I:
Write a query in the search bar.
Get a list of results.
Click on the most promising one.
Scan the page to extract what I need.
ChatGPT
I need information. So I:
Write a prompt in the chat.
Get a direct answer, often with reasoning and sources included.
The same goal but with much less effort. I spend less time searching and more time using the information, which is a massive shift in efficiency.
But here’s the part that worries me: Who controls the accuracy of the answer?
With any Searcher Engine, I was forced to dig through sources, cross-check, and make a judgment call. With AI, I get one answer—faster, yes, but is it always right? How do we balance efficiency with trust?
Something to think about.
Hey, this is my second churro! Booyah!
It looks like this is working! The feedback, iterations, and great conversations from the first edition made it even better.
One thing I forgot to include last time: music. I listen to a lot of it (obsessively collecting records will do that to you), and it’s part of who I am. So, from now on, I’d love to share what’s been on repeat for me—just in case you want to join me on the ride.
Speaking of which, here’s something special: this was the first record we sent through onerecord.club. Below is the letter we sent subscribers about the album and the artist. I hope you enjoy it!
That’s all for now—thanks for reading 🫶.
And hey, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my writing! Drop me a comment, send me a message—give me energy! 🚀