In asset management – and especially when you’re in a leadership position like CEO or founder – one of the paradoxes is that you can feel surprisingly alone. Despite being immersed in meetings, video calls, and constant interaction, the real weight of strategic decisions is often shouldered alone.
This solitude makes the role of community crucial. Not necessarily a close circle of friends, but a broader network of peers and acquaintances who understand what you’re facing. It’s through these connections that advice, perspective, and sometimes even courage emerge.
Meeting smart, grounded people is easier than we think – if we actively seek them out. Whether offline or online, it’s about placing yourself in the right environments. Online communities, in particular, can offer powerful support. For example, one study showed that patients who received emotional reinforcement from peers in a digital health community nearly doubled their chances of achieving their goals.
Why does this matter? Because change – whether in your business, personal habits, or lifestyle – is hard. The people around you might struggle to keep up or support your transformation. That’s why it’s important to be intentional about your community. Be mindful of how change impacts your existing relationships, but don’t isolate yourself in the process. You don’t have to do it alone.
Progress is made by doing, by building small wins and showing up consistently. This principle applies across everything – business, sport, or creativity. Like Ironman training, it’s not about heroic efforts once in a while, but about doing something hard every day – or almost every day. Consistency beats intensity.
Personally, I regularly seek advice when I’m outside my comfort zone – be it from other CEOs or founders. It’s not always easy to reach out. There’s vulnerability in admitting uncertainty. But that’s where growth happens. It’s always worth it.
Your next breakthrough might not come from a grand strategy document. It might come from a brief conversation with someone who just gets it. And that person may already be in the room – or in the group – you haven’t joined yet.
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Wishing you the best,
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Federico Polese
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