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In February, I will disconnect from all Meta applications (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Threads…). In this article, I explain the alternatives I will use and the difficulties I expect to encounter. In a nutshell, you can find me on: 💬 Chat Telegram @capitangolo Signal @capitangolo.65 iMessage RCS 🖼️ Social Mastodon (EN) @captaingolo@que.pasa.co Mastodon (ES) @capitangolo@que.pasa.co Bluesky (EN) @captaingolo.net Bluesky (ES) @capitangolo.net Pixelfed @capitangolo@luzeed.org YouTube @capitangolo.net Related: ...

During February, I’m going to disconnect from all Meta applications (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Threads…). In this article, I explain why I’ve made this decision. TL;DR, I’m doing it for survival, for my mental health, and because there are better alternatives. Related: How am I going to leave Meta apps Captaingolo.net Why now?: The rise of techno-feudalism One advantage of attending tech events is that you learn about trends and can anticipate future changes. ...

I’ve spent the last few days analyzing social media to see what’s worth using nowadays. Here are my findings. The Fall of a Giant A few years ago, life on social media was simple. Everyone was on Twitter, and although the algorithm had its quirks, you could use an unofficial client like Tweetbot to block ads and avoid annoying users. If you wanted to share something with your family, you used Facebook, and all the influencers were siloed in Instagram. ...

Today, after 6 years, I returned the keys to the space where we spent so many great times. There have been dreams, hard work, fun moments, and above all, so many good memories. It’s a bit of a bittersweet moment for me. On one hand, it’s the end of a chapter, but on the other, we hadn’t been using the workshop for some time, and it was too much expense to keep it up. ...

You’ve probably experienced that situation where you send a message and get no response. In this article, we’ll go over several tips to help structure your messages in a way that encourages others to read and reply. There will always be people who don’t pay attention—whether because they’re juggling multiple things, you’re not their top priority, or they have attention deficits. One thing is clear: if we structure our messages so they’re easier to process, they’ll be better understood. ...

Throughout the last five chapters, we’ve explored how to manage ideas from conception to overseeing implementation. One recurring theme in these articles has been that by sharing our idea, we open the door for others to offer their feedback. I’d like to end this series of articles with some advice on how to handle these contributions and criticism. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Killing Anyone: ...

You’ve had an idea, you’ve presented it, and you’ve been given the green light. Congratulations! Now, you’re leading a project. 🎉 There’s a lot to do, but don’t get overwhelmed. We’ll take it step by step. Make sure to do things right! Since this project is your initiative, it will be especially important for you to follow best practices. There’s plenty of literature on how to manage a project, so instead of repeating the usual advice, in this article I’d like to highlight some tips that aren’t mentioned very often or that have truly made a difference in my experience. ...

You’ve had a great idea, and after working on it and preparing it well, the moment has come where it’s ready to debut. Finally! Though it might seem counterintuitive, at this stage the most important thing is not convincing others that your idea is the best. The important thing is to communicate three key points: You’ve identified a problem or an opportunity. You’ve already done some groundwork considering options. You’d like to help coordinate the implementation of a solution. In this article, we’ll go over some tips to clearly communicate these three points. ...

You’ve had a great idea, you’ve analyzed it thoroughly, and you’ve realized it’s the best idea in the world. 🐓 You have a great plan, nothing can go wrong, you’ve got it all covered. Shall we go for it? Shall we get to work? Wait! Imagine implementing your complete idea all at once. Your team works hard for several months, and when it comes to light, it turns out you haven’t taken the users into account; nobody likes your product. A total failure. ...

You have a great idea that is going to revolutionize the world, but… Are others going to understand your genius? In this article, we will see how to increase the chances of success for our idea by doing some groundwork before sharing it. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Murdering Anyone: How to Prepare to Present an Idea How to Succeed by Failing Cheaply How to Speak Your Boss’s Language Executing Ideas: Setting Objectives and Tracking Progress How to Offer and Receive Feedback (and Come Out Looking Good) Why Should You Prepare an Idea Before Presenting It? Put yourself in the shoes of your boss, who you’re approaching with your great idea. Following the example from the previous article: “What if we make a virtual reality application for our product?” ...