In this episode, Stelio Verzera and Bruce McTague dive into why Mondays can feel particularly pressuring and how we can gain a new perspective not only on starting off the week but also on reshaping business practices. What kind of future do we want to shape? What's the relationship between pragmatism and possibilities, and what roles do they play in a changing world? Bruce shares stories from his life journey and extensive experience working with think tanks, advocating for Mondays as a time to focus on possibilities. From technology to education to making the invisible visible, he argues that we need to completely redesign society and the way we think. Tune in to explore these ideas and gain valuable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of work and society. Sign up for the newsletter to receive episodes and other resources about Beautiful Work directly to your inbox: https://cocoon-pro.com/#subscribe   _______ Here is how Bruce McTague presents himself: “I’m in an odd position in that I work with a number of different think tanks and think tanks typically project things out to the future so that businesses can envision how they would fit into it. I, on the other hand, am typically tasked with thinking about how a business can shape a future, and encourage them to think they can do so, within which they can thrive. The two things often offer different thoughts.” Link and resources:  The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy—What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny - Neil Howe and William Strauss Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control- Stuart Russel Education in a Time Between Worlds: Essays on the Future of Schools, Technology, and Society - Zachary Stein Vulture Capitalism - Grace Blakeley A girl I knew - J.D. Salinger